Pigs-N-Blankets

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14

Pigs-N-Blankets Recipe for a Great Snack Time

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb pork sausage ( bulk or roll )
	8 ounces phyllo dough
	3 tablespoons butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

156

Sugar

Fat

11g

Pigs-in-a-blanket are a popular snack food that is often served at parties, events, and as an appetizer. This recipe takes classic pigs-in-a-blanket and wraps them in flaky, crispy phyllo dough to add a fun twist. These pigs-in-a-blanket are easy to make and require only three ingredients, making them a great snack option for busy days or unexpected guests. They can be enjoyed on their own or dipped in ketchup, mustard, or your favorite sauce. They are sure to be a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults alike.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	Remove the phyllo dough from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for around 10 to 15 minutes.
3.	Meanwhile, heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and let it melt.
4.	Take the pork sausage and form it into 16 equal-sized balls.
5.	Unwrap the phyllo dough and cut it into 16 equal-sized squares.
6.	Place one pork sausage ball on each square of phyllo dough.
7.	Fold the corners of the phyllo dough over the sausage ball and press together to seal.
8.	Repeat until all 16 sausage balls are wrapped in phyllo dough.
9.	Brush the tops of the pigs-in-a-blanket with melted butter.
10.	Place the pigs-in-a-blanket on a lined baking sheet.
11.	Bake the pigs-in-a-blanket in the oven for around 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

Pigs-in-a-blanket are a classic snack food that are always a hit at parties and events.

This recipe is easy to make and requires only three ingredients.

These pigs-in-a-blanket are crispy, flaky, and savory.

CONS

This recipe is not very healthy, and these pigs-in-a-blanket are high in calories, fat, and sodium.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a well-balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as a treat once in a while.
However, pork sausage is high in protein, and phyllo dough is low in fat, making this a slightly better option than traditional pigs-in-a-blanket with bread dough.