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This is an updated version of Pigs in Blankets wrapped in puff pastry and dusted with Everything Bagel Seasoning, served with mustard dipping sauce.

pigs in a blanket piled on a platter

You’ve tried pigs in blankets before, right? Sometimes they’re hot dog-sized, wrapped in croissant dough and baked. Kids usually like them served with a little ketchup. This “grown-up” version is meant to be served as an appetizer. They’re wonderful dipped in a simple mustard sauce (recipe included here). Everyone goes nuts over these little piggies!

one hour comfort food cookbook cover

This recipe comes from the cookbook: One Hour Comfort by America’s Test Kitchen. These are quick and easy recipes, and I would call it modern comfort food. There’s quite an array of dishes from many countries, and then there are some down-home American classics too. It’s a cool book to have around for dinner ideas.

Here are a few recipes we’d like to make:

  • Smoked Salmon Pizza for Breakfast
  • Spicy Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Spaghetti al Limone
  • Bubble and Squeak
  • Pork Banh Mi
  • Prosperity Sandwiches
  • Fried Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Chive Dipping Sauce
  • Cannoli Quesadillas
  • Tomato and Burrata Salad

ingredients displayed for making pigs in a blanket

Ingredients needed:

  • puff pastry
  • egg
  • cocktail franks
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Everything Bagel Seasoning
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • mustard
  • cider vinegar
  • brown sugar
  • ketchup
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Tabasco sauce

four photos showing how to make pigs in a blanket

How to make Pigs in Blankets:

The complete, printable recipe is at the end of this post.

  1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position, and heat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured counter and roll into a 12×9-inch rectangle with the short side parallel to the edge of the counter, flouring the top of the dough as needed.
  2. Using a sharp knife or pizza wheel, trim the dough down to a 12×8-inch rectangle. Cut the dough lengthwise into eight 1-inch strips. Cut the dough crosswise at three 3-inch intervals. You should have thirty two 3×1-inch dough strips.
  3. Lightly brush 1 row of dough strips with egg wash. Roll 1 frank in each dough strip and transfer the bundle, seam-side-down, to the prepared sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough strips and franks, spacing the bundles ½-inch apart.
  4. Combine the Parmesan, bagel seasoning and pepper in a bowl. Working with a few bundles at a time, brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with the Parmesan mixture. Bake until the pastry is golden brown, about 23 minutes.

bowl of mustard sauce

While the pigs are baking, you can make the mustard sauce. Just add all of the mustard sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine.

pigs in a blanket on baking sheet

Let the pigs cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. 

pigs in a blanket on a baking sheet

I like the puff pastry better than the traditional croissant dough for making pigs in blankets. It has a flakier, crisper texture. And the Everything Bagel Seasoning is a nice touch too. That (combined with Parmesan cheese) gives them a delicious pop of flavor.

Where can you find Everything Bagel Seasoning?

Everything Bagel Seasoning has become a popular topping, and it can be found in your market’s spice aisle. Trader Joe’s carries it too.

pigs in a blanket on a plate with a bowl of mustard dipping sauce

Serve your pigs in blankets with the bowl of mustard sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

The Best Party Appetizers:

Pigs in Blankets

RecipeBoy.com (adapted slightly from the One Hour Comfort cookbook)
A modern update on the classic!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings (4 pieces each)
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

PIGS:

MUSTARD SAUCE:

Instructions
 

MAKE THE PIGS:

  • Adjust the oven rack to the middle position, and heat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured counter and roll into a 12x9-inch rectangle with the short side parallel to the edge of the counter, flouring the top of the dough as needed.
  • Using a sharp knife or pizza wheel, trim the dough down to a 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut the dough lengthwise into eight 1-inch strips. Cut the dough crosswise at three 3-inch intervals. You should have thirty two 3x1-inch dough strips.
  • Lightly brush 1 row of dough strips with egg wash. Roll 1 frank in each dough strip and transfer the bundle, seam-side-down, to the prepared sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough strips and franks, spacing the bundles ½-inch apart.
  • Combine the Parmesan, bagel seasoning and pepper in a bowl. Working with a few bundles at a time, brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with the Parmesan mixture. Bake until the pastry is golden brown, about 23 minutes.

MAKE THE SAUCE:

  • In a bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients.
  • Let the pigs cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Serve with the mustard sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 9gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 848mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
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