Need a warm party snack fast? Then this one is such a handy recipe to keep close. These Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket with Cheddar are ready in 15 minutes, baked until the pastry is golden, and cut into 24 bite-size pieces after baking.
Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket with Cheddar
I love making these for birthday parties. For my middle child's birthday, I made a batch with cheese and a batch without, so everyone could pick their favorite. Once the games were done, I turned on the oven, baked them for 10 minutes, and put them on the table. They disappeared even faster than the baking time. Kid-approved, and that says plenty.
What makes this version such a good pick? The cheddar gives it a little extra, the puff pastry turns crisp and golden in the oven, and the standard Frankfurters make it feel fun and familiar. It's a smart choice when you want a quick birthday party snack, an easy platter for guests, or a warm finger food recipe that doesn't take over your day.
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Why You'll Want to Make This Recipe
- It's ready in 15 minutes
- You only need a few ingredients It makes 24 bite-size pieces, which is great for a platter
- The cheddar makes this version a little different from the plain version
- It works really well for birthday parties, casual get-togethers, and snack tables
What you'll need
Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.
You only need four simple ingredients for this recipe.
- Puff pastry: This wraps around the Frankfurters and bakes up golden in the oven. Use ready-made puff pastry sheets to keep this recipe quick. If your puff pastry is frozen, let it thaw first so it rolls easily.
- Cheddar cheese: This melts inside the pastry and gives these pigs in a blanket their cheesy twist. The recipe uses slices of cheddar cheese.
- Frankfurters: These are the heart of the recipe and the part kids often love most. Use standard Frankfurters here.
- Egg wash: A little egg mixed with water helps seal the pastry and gives the outside a golden finish.
Variations
- With or without cheese: For birthday parties, you can make some with cheddar and some without, so everyone can choose their favorite.
- Different dipping sauces: Serve them with ketchup and mustard. That works really well with the Frankfurters and cheddar.
How to make them
You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe card below.
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Lay a sheet of puff pastry on your work surface.
- Step 2: Put the cheddar on top and place a Frankfurter in the middle of the cheese.
- Step 3: Brush the edges with egg wash, roll the pastry around the Frankfurter, and place it on the tray. Brush the outside with more egg wash.
- Step 4: Bake for 10 minutes, until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Let them cool for a moment, then cut each one into 3 pieces.
Top Tips
- Watch the color, not only the clock. Ovens can bake a little differently. The puff pastry should look golden brown, and the cheddar should be melted.
- Be careful when slicing. The cheese inside can stay very hot right after baking.
- Cut after baking for finger food. That gives you 24 bite-size pieces, which makes these much easier to serve at a party.
- Serve them warm. That's when the pastry is at its best and the cheese is still soft.
Yes. This recipe fits the pigs in a blanket category, but it uses puff pastry and cheddar, so it's a little different from the most basic version.
After baking, you cut each roll into 3 pieces, so you get 24 bite-size pieces.
Look for golden brown puff pastry and melted cheese.
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Ingredients
- 4 sheets puff pastry, (4 x 4 inch / 10 x 10 cm)
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 8 Frankfurters
- 1 tablespoon egg
- 1 tablespoon water
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to
390 °F (conventional oven) or 350 °F (convection oven) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. - Place one sheet of puff pastry on your work surface and cut diagonally into a triangle.4 sheets puff pastry
- Put a slice of cheddar in the width end of the pastry. Place one Frankfurter on the bottom side of the cheese.8 slices cheddar cheese, 8 Frankfurters
- Mix the egg and water in a small bowl.1 tablespoon egg, 1 tablespoon water
- Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash.
- Roll the pastry around the Frankfurter. Place the roll on the prepared baking tray. Brush the outside with more egg wash.
- Repeat with the remaining puff pastry, cheddar, and Frankfurters.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Let them cool for a moment, then cut each roll into 3 pieces before serving.
Notes
- Make ahead: You can prepare a batch a few hours ahead for a party and bake them when you're ready to serve.
- Don't store when baked: They're at their best right after baking, while the pastry is crisp and the cheddar is still soft.
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