Best 2 Neelys Pigs In A Blanket Recipes

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Elevate your party appetizers with the irresistible "Neelys' Pigs in a Blanket," a tantalizing twist on the classic finger food. Experience a symphony of flavors as savory sausage bursts through a golden, flaky crust, leaving you craving more. Discover the secrets behind this culinary creation and impress your guests with a dish that will be the star of any gathering.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PIGS IN A BLANKET



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For decades, pigs in a blanket have been a staple on the cocktail-party circuit. The little sausages are the easy part. It's the pastry which, at its finest, should approximate buttery, flaky French puff pastry or pâte feuilletée. Suppose you could make decently flaky puff pastry in minutes? Christian Leue, the manager of La Boîte, a spice emporium in New York, has developed just such a marvel. And it works.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, snack, finger foods, appetizer

Time 3h30m

Yield 48 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 sticks salted butter, frozen
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
48 cocktail franks
Flour, for rolling
Mustard, for dipping

Steps:

  • Make the pastry: Cut each stick of frozen butter into four pieces and grate using a shredding disc in a food processor. Change to the regular blade. Add the 1 1/2 cups flour and pulse 15 or 20 times, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the sour cream and pulse until the dough comes together. (This can also be done by hand, using a box grater to shred the butter, working the flour into it with your fingertips or a fork, then mixing in the sour cream.)
  • Turn the dough out on a floured surface and knead briefly to form a smooth ball. Divide the dough in half and flatten each piece. Place each in a zipper-top sandwich bag, press out any air, seal the bag and use a rolling pin to roll the dough until it fills the bag, forming a square. Refrigerate two hours or overnight.
  • Make the pigs in a blanket: Heat a 10-inch skillet, preferably cast-iron, on medium. If your cocktail franks came in a plastic package, pat them dry on paper towels. Place the franks in the pan and cook, turning, frequently, until they're lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Remove dough from sandwich bags by cutting the bags and peeling them off. Roll each square of dough on a lightly floured board into a 9-by-12-inch rectangle that is about 1/8-inch thick. Cut each into four 9-by-3-inch strips, then cut each strip crosswise into six 1 1/2-inch sections. You should have 48 rectangles that are each 1 1/2 by 3 inches.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Place a cocktail frank on each piece of dough, across the rectangle so the longer side can be wrapped around the frank. Roll the dough around the frank, moisten the edge with water and press closed. Place each wrapped frank seam side down on the baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden, about 25 minutes. Serve at once or let cool and refrigerate or freeze, then let come to room temperature and warm at 250 degrees for 15 minutes. Serve with mustard alongside for dipping.

PIGS IN A BLANKET



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Kids love this one. My mom made it for me as did her mom. If making for a small child, cut the hot dogs into fourths length wise. The cheese is always optional.

Provided by Brandie2134

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 frankfurters
8 slices American processed cheese
1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated biscuit dough

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Wrap cheese around each frankfurter then the biscuit around that. Put on cookie sheet with the overlap of biscuit faced down, so you don't have to use tooth picks.
  • Bake in preheated oven until biscuits are brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 57.1 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1760.4 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Tips:

  • Use flakier crescent dough: This will result in a more tender and flaky pig in a blanket.
  • Cut the hot dogs into smaller pieces: This will make them easier to eat and will help prevent them from falling out of the dough.
  • Don't overfill the dough: If you put too much hot dog in the dough, it will be difficult to seal and will likely burst open while baking.
  • Brush the pigs in a blanket with melted butter before baking: This will help them brown and give them a shiny glaze.
  • Serve the pigs in a blanket with your favorite dipping sauce: Some popular choices include ketchup, mustard, and ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Pigs in a blanket are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover hot dogs and crescent dough, and they can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect pigs in a blanket that everyone will love.

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