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Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket with Cheese

These Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket with Cheese are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, combining buttery, flaky pastry with savory sausages and melted white cheddar. Ready in just 30 minutes, they are perfect for game days, holiday parties, or a simple family dinner that kids will absolutely adore.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 pigs in a blanket
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 174
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry thawed
  • 6 slices White Cheddar Cheese cut into 4 squares each
  • 24 Lil Smokies Sausages one 12 oz package
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Butter melted
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt

Equipment

  • Cookie Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and sea salt; stir well and set aside.
    1 1/2 tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese, 1/2 tablespoon Garlic Powder, 1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt
  3. Cut each of the 6 cheese slices into 4 small squares for a total of 24 cheese squares.
    6 slices White Cheddar Cheese
  4. Lay thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and slice each sheet into 12 even squares.
    2 sheets Puff Pastry
  5. Place a cheese square and a sausage in the center of each pastry square, wrapping the dough around them and firmly pinching the seam to seal.
    24 Lil Smokies Sausages
  6. Place wrapped sausages seam-side down on the baking sheets, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with the garlic parmesan mixture.
    1 1/2 tablespoon Butter
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the puff pastry is puffed and golden brown.

Notes

Firmly pinch the dough seams to keep the cheese inside, and try using a hard cheese like cheddar to prevent leaking. Serve these warm with dipping sauces like ranch or honey mustard for the best flavor.