Description
This classic Pigs in a Blanket recipe features hot dogs wrapped in flaky pastry dough with melted cheddar cheese, baked to a golden brown perfection. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party platter, these savory bites combine the comfort of juicy hot dogs with cheesy, buttery dough, and can be easily reheated or frozen for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Filling
- 1 (250 gram) sheet pastry dough (homemade or store-bought), thawed
- 1 + ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 hot dogs
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the pigs in a blanket.
- Prepare Pastry Dough: Divide the pastry dough sheet into 6 equal rectangles approximately 3×6 inches each. If using homemade dough, roll it out to a 10×12-inch rectangle and cut into 6 pieces.
- Assemble the Rolls: Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese on each piece of dough, then place one hot dog on top. Roll the dough tightly around the hot dog, forming a log, and pinch the edges to seal well.
- Cut into Portions: Using a knife or bench scraper, slice each rolled log into 3 equal pieces, each about 2 inches long, creating a total of 18 pieces.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the cut rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops generously with the beaten egg wash to promote a golden, shiny finish.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and flaky.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. These are delicious served warm with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Storage: Let leftover pigs in a blanket cool to room temperature before placing in an airtight container. Store refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a 400°F preheated oven for 15 minutes or use an air fryer for 5-10 minutes until warmed through.
- Freezing: Freeze before or after baking. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze up to 2 months.
- Cooking from Frozen: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking or reheating. If baking directly from frozen, increase cook time by 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
