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Mini Pigs in Blankets Recipe

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Mini Pigs in Blankets are a fun and delicious appetizer featuring cocktail sausages wrapped in buttery croissant dough, baked to golden perfection, and topped with poppy seeds for a delightful crunch. Perfect for parties, snacks, or game day treats.

Ingredients

Dough and Sausage

  • 1 refrigerated can of croissant dough (12 croissants)
  • 24 cocktail sausages (pre-cooked)

Topping and Wash

  • 1-2 eggs, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), or the temperature specified on your croissant dough package to ensure proper baking.
  2. Prepare Dough: Open the can of refrigerated croissant dough and carefully unroll the dough triangles to separate the 12 pieces. Cut each triangle into two smaller triangles along the perforations, giving you 24 pieces in total.
  3. Wrap Sausages: Place one cocktail sausage on the wide end of each small dough triangle. Roll the dough around the sausage, ensuring it's snugly wrapped. Repeat until all sausages are wrapped.
  4. Apply Egg Wash: Beat the eggs in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush or your fingers, lightly brush each wrapped sausage with the beaten egg. This will help the dough develop a beautiful golden color once baked.
  5. Add Poppy Seeds: Sprinkle poppy seeds over the egg-washed dough-covered sausages to add a subtle nutty flavor and visual appeal.
  6. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the wrapped sausages on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart so they bake evenly.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the croissant dough is fully cooked and golden brown.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the mini pigs in blankets from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauces such as ketchup, mustard, or barbecue sauce.

Notes

  • Make sure to preheat the oven fully before baking to ensure even cooking.
  • You can substitute cocktail sausages with mini hot dogs or other pre-cooked small sausages.
  • Egg wash not only helps browning but also gives a shiny and appetizing finish.
  • For a twist, try using different toppings such as sesame seeds instead of poppy seeds.
  • Serve warm for the best taste and texture.

Find it online: https://alinacooks.com/mini-pigs-in-blankets-recipe/