How to Make the Perfect Pigs in a Blanket with Honey Mustard
American · Easy · 25 min · 10 servings
These golden flaky pigs in a blanket are a retro classic that never fails to get demolished within the first few minutes of hitting the game day snack table. Buttery crescent roll dough wraps around savory mini cocktail sausages and bakes up perfectly puffy and irresistible.
Why this recipe works
This Pigs in a Blanket with Honey Mustard recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 25 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 290 calories with 9g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 14 oz cocktail sausages or little smokies drained
- 8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp melted butter for brushing
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep the Dough
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface and separate it into individual triangles along the perforated lines. Use a pizza cutter to slice each triangle lengthwise into three thinner strips.
Step 2: Wrap the Sausages
Pat the cocktail sausages dry with a paper towel to help the dough adhere. Place one sausage at the wide end of each dough strip and roll it up snugly toward the pointed tip. Place each wrapped sausage seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet spacing them one inch apart.
Step 3: Brush and Bake
Brush the tops of all the wrapped sausages lightly with melted butter which promotes a deeply golden and glossy finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the crescent dough is puffed and golden brown all over and the sausages are heated through.
Step 4: Make the Dipping Sauce and Serve
While the pigs in a blanket bake whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Arrange the freshly baked pigs in a blanket on a platter and serve immediately with the honey mustard dipping sauce on the side.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- refrigerated crescent roll dough → puff pastry sheets cut into strips for an even flakier result
- cocktail sausages → sliced smoked kielbasa or hot dogs cut into thirds
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Wrapping the dough too loosely which causes it to unravel and separate from the sausage during baking
- Placing the wrapped sausages too close together on the baking sheet which prevents proper browning on the sides
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 290 calories, 9g protein, 22g carbs, 19g fat, 0g fiber.
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