Description
These Pigs in a Blanket with a TWIST are a delightful and flavorful take on a classic favorite. Jumbo beef franks are wrapped in puff pastry with cheddar cheese, then topped with a mix of seeds and sea salt before baking to golden perfection. Perfect for snacking or as a party appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
Pigs in a Blanket:
- 12 oz jumbo beef franks ((1 pkg of 4 franks))
Puff Pastry:
- 8 oz puff pastry ((1 sheet))
Cheddar Cheese:
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg (beaten with a Tbsp of water)
Seed Topping:
- 2 Tbsp seeds (such as sesame, poppy, and caraway seeds)
Sea Salt Flakes:
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes (Maldon smoked sea salt flakes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a floured board to 10 x 12 inches and cut into 1-inch strips.
- Wrap the franks: Wrap each frank in cheddar cheese slices, then wrap with pastry strips.
- Top and chill: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with seeds and salt. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Bake: Bake the wrapped franks until puffed and golden, about 20 minutes.
- Serve: Slice each frank into 5 pieces and serve with mustard if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider serving with a dipping sauce like honey mustard or BBQ sauce.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pigs in a Blanket, Appetizer, Party Food, Easy Recipe, Snack, Puff Pastry
