Description
These Cheesy Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket are the ultimate cozy morning treat! Puff pastry wraps around plump sausages with gooey cheddar inside, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for family breakfasts, brunch gatherings, or a fun weekday treat, each bite is warm, cheesy, and irresistibly comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 sausage links
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 100g sharp cheddar, grated
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten
- Pinch of black pepper
- Sprinkle of sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 8 rectangles.
- Spread mustard on each rectangle and sprinkle with cheese.
- Place a sausage on each and roll pastry around it, sealing the edges.
- Arrange on tray, brush with egg, sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Keep puff pastry chilled for easy handling. Swap cheddar for Gruyère or mozzarella for a different flavor. Serve with dips like ketchup, mustard, or sweet chili sauce. Make ahead by assembling and refrigerating before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pig in a blanket
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg