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Pigs in a Blanket Recipe - The Vintage Cook

Pigs In a Blanket Puff Pastry

Baked little hotdog sausages in golden puff pastry, with a savory filling flavored with spicy mustard and horseradish.
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Prep Time: 24 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4 dozen
Author: Lanie Smith

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons spicy or Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ground prepared horseradish
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 2 sheets Pepperidge Farms Puff Pastry room temperature
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 48 smoked cocktail frankfurters also called "Lil Smokies"

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, with mixer, beat the cream cheese, mustard and horseradish until smooth.
  • With a spoon, Stir in the chives.
  • Cut each pastry sheet into three even sections. Then cut each into 8 strips.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together.
  • Brush or glaze the dough with some of the egg wash to lightly coat.
  • Spread cream cheese filling equally on the pastry strips.
  • Place the little dog on the cream cheese, roll and pinch to seal at ends.
  • Brush with the egg wash again on the outside.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with your cream cheese filling. You can add different herbs or even a little BBQ sauce.