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Crispy Pigs in a Blanket Recipes 3 Easy Ways for Ultimate Flavor

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Quick, comforting, and crispy pigs in a blanket made three ways: flaky puff pastry, tender herby biscuit dough, and spicy cheesy crescent rolls. Perfect for busy nights, snacks, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • Puff pastry sheets, thawed but still cold
  • Mini cocktail sausages (classic or smoked)
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
  • Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)
  • About 2 cups Bisquick mix or homemade biscuit mix
  • 2/3 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
  • 20 mini sausages
  • 1 can crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Keep puff pastry chilled until ready to roll.
  2. Puff Pastry Version: Roll out puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 1-inch wide strips. Wrap each mini sausage with a strip, slightly overlapping the dough. Place seam-side down on baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds. Bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden. If pastry browns too fast, cover loosely with foil.
  3. Herby Biscuit Dough Version: In a large bowl, mix biscuit mix with milk (or buttermilk), melted butter, and herbs until just combined. Knead lightly on floured surface. Roll to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into strips similar to puff pastry. Wrap sausages and place on baking sheet. Brush with a little milk for a softer crust. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Avoid over-kneading to prevent toughness.
  4. Spicy Cheesy Crescent Roll Version: Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Sprinkle cheese and paprika over each triangle. Place a mini sausage at the wide end and roll toward the point. Arrange on baking sheet, brush with egg wash. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden and cheese is melted. For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne to cheese mixture.
  5. Let pigs in a blanket cool for a few minutes before serving to crisp up and avoid burning tongues.

Notes

Keep dough cold before baking to ensure crispiness. Do not wrap dough too tightly to allow puffing. Use egg wash for golden color and to help toppings stick. Start checking oven at 12 minutes to avoid burning. Assembled pigs in a blanket can be refrigerated up to a day before baking; add a few extra minutes to bake time if cold. Avoid microwave reheating to prevent soggy dough.

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