Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket

Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket, or Puffy Dogs, are a new and flaky twist on a classic appetizer. Prepped in less than 5 minutes, they will be eaten just as quick!

plate of pigs in a blanket

Puffy Dogs Recipe

A throwback from my childhood but also the best appetizer around! These bite sized “hot dogs” are made simply with just a few ingredients, but pack a big flavor.

Loved by just about everyone, whip up a batch for a party, or a fun family dinner! Everyone knows them by the name Pigs in a Blanket, but they have many names.

Also called hogs in a quilt, blanket piggies, wrapped cocktail weenies, puffy dogs, mini pigs in a blanket, lil smokies pigs in a blanket, or hogs in a quilt if we are talking about the full-size hot dog version.

Essentially they are mini hot dogs wrapped in crescent roll dough, but this time I elevated them with flaky puff pastry dough, seasoned with everything bagel seasoning, and baked until golden brown.

What are Puffy Dogs?

The Australian version of pigs in a blanket introduced by a company called Marathon. Even if you are not in the Outback, you can enjoy these delicious bites!

I love these as much as I love my Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket, these Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket, and my Lil Smokies in BBQ Sauce!

ingredients for pigs in a blanket with puff pastry

Ingredients Needed

Puff pastry – You can find this in the freezer section of your local market. You will only need one sheet. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and remove right before using for best results.

Little Smokies – I like the all beef version from Hillshire Farms but feel free to use your favorite cocktail weiners. These can be made with full size hot dogs, just cut them in 2 inch sections before wrapping.

Everything Bagel Seasoning This is my favorite seasoning of all time but feel free to use your favorite spice mix or blend.

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How to Make Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket

First: Preheat oven to 425F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Unfold the single puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.

Using a rolling pin, roll the pastry gently to a square that is about 1 inch bigger than before.

Second: Cut the pastry into 24 even rectangles. Place a little smokies cocktail sausage on each pastry rectangle and roll to warp completely.

Pinch the seam together and place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Third: Brush with egg wash (3 eggs and 1 tablespoon water lightly beaten in a small bowl) and sprinkle with bagel seasoning.

Fourth: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffy. Remove and let cool slightly. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

baked pigs in a blanket with puff pastry and seasoning

How long do they last?

Store any leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or the air fryer until warmed through.

How do I keep them warm?

If you would like to keep them warm while hosting your gathering, keep them in a 200F oven, uncovered, while waiting to be served.

Can I make them the night before?

Yes! You can wrap them the night before and store, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Don’t refrigerate for more than 2 days.

Egg wash and season just before baking and not before storage to keep the texture right.

plate of puffy dogs

Can I make them in the air fryer?

You certainly can! Wrap them as directed and air fry them in a preheated air fryer at 390F for 9-10 minutes. Air fry until golden brown and puffy.

How do I keep them from getting soggy?

Be sure to preheat your oven, dry your cocktail sausages before wrapping in pastry, and once baked, keep them uncovered while cooling to keep the pastry from getting soggy.

plate of little puffy dogs

Do I need to cook lil smokies before wrapping them?

The cocktail sausages are already cooked so you don’t need to bake or boil them before you wrap them. They just need to be reheated which happens when you bake them in the puff pastry.

Can I make these with crescent rolls?

The original pigs in a blanket are hot dogs made with crescent roll dough so of course you can! I have never made these with biscuit dough but you can try. Let me know if it works.

Can I serve them cold?

Once they have been baked, you can enjoy them hot, room temperature, or cold later on in the day or the next day. My husband eats them cold with his scrambled eggs at breakfast.

mini pigs in a blanket with dipping sauce

Tapas Tips & Tricks

  • Preheat your oven to 425F so they pastry can get crispy.
  • Keep your pastry refrigerated until ready to roll and wrap.
  • Make sure you pinch the seam closed tightly or it will open during baking.
  • Using an egg wash will help the mini dogs get a nice golden brown and make the seasoning stick
  • Roll your pastry out on a lightly floured work surface and cut it into even strips to make them uniform.
  • I like to place a mini sausage on the pastry to “measure out” the correct width but usually 1 inch will be enough.
  • You might end up with a few extra sausages than pastry rectangles. This is ok because there are usually a few broken weenies in the package. Or I save the leftovers for breakfast.

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collage of puff pastry pigs in a blanket pictures

I like these puffy dogs with honey mustard or a whole grain mustard, but they will be tasty with buffalo sauce, bang bang sauce, ranch dressing, or good old fashioned ketchup!

pigs in a blanket on a plate

Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket

Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket are a new and flaky twist on a classic appetizer! Prepped in less than 5 minutes, they will be eaten just as quick!
4.56 from 25 votes
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Course: Easy Finger Foods
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 piggies
Calories: 2g
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces puff pastry
  • 14 ounces Lit'l Smokies 14 ounces Lit’l Smokies
  • 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
  • 1 egg beaten with water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry and using a rolling pin, roll gently until the pastry sheet is roughly 1 inch larger.
  • Cut the pastry into 24 rectangles.
  • Rinse and pat dry the lil smokies.
  • Wrap each mini dog in the puff pastry rectangle. Pinch the seam closed.
  • Continue wrapping until they are all wrapped.
  • Place on the baking sheet at least 1 inch apart.
  • Make the egg wash while beating the egg with a tablespoon of water.
  • Brush each pig in a blanket with the egg wash and sprinkle with bagel seasoning.
  • Bake in the oven 20-25 minutes or until flaky and golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and serve with your favorite dip! Enjoy!

Notes

  • Preheat your oven to 425F so they pastry can get crispy.
  • Keep your pastry refrigerated until ready to roll and wrap.
  • Make sure you pinch the seam closed tightly or it will open during baking.
  • Using an egg wash will help the mini dogs get a nice golden brown and make the seasoning stick
  • Roll your pastry out on a lightly floured work surface and cut it into even strips to make them uniform.
  • I like to place a mini sausage on the pastry to “measure out” the correct width but usually 1 inch will be enough.
  • You might end up with a few extra sausages than pastry rectangles. This is ok because there are usually a few broken weenies in the package. Or I save the leftovers for breakfast.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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12 Comments

    1. Yes, they can. I keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days. And I like to do a quick microwave (to heat from the inside) like 15-20 seconds and then crisp back up in the oven or airfryer.

  1. 3 stars
    The puff pastry is a good idea compared to crescent rolls. However, since the little smokies are already salty, the everything bagel seasoning adds way too much salt. Better without.

  2. So, yeah, I’ve tried it with can biscuits. I’ll save you the trouble and say, no way! Crescent roll or puff pastry is the way to go. I just scored a huge jar of everything seasoning and I can’t wait to try this addition instead of asiago…or maybe a combo! Thanks for the tips!

    1. I agree that canned biscuits are a LAST RESORT LOL. Can’t wait to hear how it turns out with both ETB seasoning and asiago!

  3. These are delicious!!! I made them for a small bridal shower. I followed the directions and when there were done, they looked exactly like the picture. I served them with 3 different types of dipping sauces.What a modern take on an older appetizer from the 60’s. The bagel seasoning was the perfect topping.Thank you
    JoJo

4.56 from 25 votes (21 ratings without comment)

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