Mini Pigs in Blankets
These bite-sized piggies in a blanket are a quick and easy crowd-pleaser! Cocktail sausages are wrapped in flaky croissant dough, brushed with egg wash, and sprinkled with poppy seeds for a golden, crispy finish. Perfect for parties, game days, or snack time, they’re ready in under 20 minutes and pair perfectly with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated can of croissant dough (with 12 croissants)
- 24 cocktail sausages (pre-cooked)
- 1-2 eggs, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp poppy seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to the temperature indicated on the croissant dough package. This is usually around 350°F (175°C).
- Open the Croissant Dough: Open the refrigerated can of croissant dough and carefully unroll it. You'll find 12 triangular pieces of dough.
- Cut the Dough: Cut along the perforated lines of the dough triangles to make 24 smaller triangles. This will provide enough dough to wrap around each mini sausage.
- Wrap the Sausages: Take one of the smaller dough triangles and place a mini sausage at the wide end of the triangle. Roll the dough around the sausage. Repeat with all the sausages and dough triangles.
- Egg Wash: In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Using a pastry brush or your fingers, lightly brush each wrapped sausage with the beaten egg. This will help the dough brown nicely during baking.
- Sprinkle Poppy Seeds: Sprinkle poppy seeds over the egg-washed dough-wrapped sausages. This adds a pleasant visual appeal and a subtle nutty flavor.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the prepared mini piggies in a blanket on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to leave some space between each one to allow for even baking.
- Bake in the Oven: Put the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-18 minutes, or until the piggies in a blanket are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
- Serve: Once baked, remove the mini piggies in a blanket from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. You can serve them with your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup,mustard, or barbecue sauce.