Pigs in a Blanket

Well, it wouldn’t be a party without Pigs in a Blanket! These classic, savory appetizers are definitely a dish you can count on. Ready-made puff pastry and cocktail sausages are quick and easy when you’re in a hurry. They also taste absolutely delicious together! Make this cozy dish at your next holiday party or any time you need a guaranteed crowd pleaser from Grandma’s kitchen.

Makes:

24 appetizers

Hands-on time:

15 minutes

Start-to-eat time:

30 minutes

Ingredients

1 package puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
24 smoked cocktail sausages
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning (optional)

Kids kitchen skills:

grating
wrapping dough
baking

Tools:

pizza cutter or knife
measuring spoons
baking sheet & parchment paper
small bowl & brush
oven mitts

Step-by-step

Grown-up steps

Heat the oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Lay the thawed puff pastry on a clean work surface. Using a pizza cutter or a knife, carefully cut out 12 squares from each sheet for a total of 24.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons (or more if you like) of freshly grated parmesan cheese over the puff pastry squares.
Place a mini sausage at an angle on each square and wrap the two corners of the puff pastry around the top, pinching the ends together to close.
Place the pigs in a blanket seam-side up on the lined baking sheet.
Brush each one with butter and sprinkle with the rest of the parmesan cheese and everything bagel seasoning, if using.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden and crispy.