The name may hit your red button, but pigs in a blanket hold a special place in American Jewish celebrations. These bite-sized bundles of joy, featuring kosher beef hot dogs wrapped in golden puff pastry, have been a crowd-pleaser for years. But what if we took this classic finger food to new heights? This recipe elevates the humble pig in a blanket by skewering them for a playful and interactive presentation. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or even a casual Shabbat dinner, these "pigs in a blanket on a skewer" are sure to be a conversation starter and a delicious addition to your party spread.
Ingredients
Servings 16
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 16 mini hot dogs
- 1 egg beaten
- Black and white sesame seeds
- 2 skewers
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Skewered Pigs in a Blanket - Moshe B’teiva
Amount per Serving
Calories
3191
% Daily Value*
Fat
204
g
314
%
Saturated Fat
63
g
394
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
25
g
Monounsaturated Fat
105
g
Cholesterol
488
mg
163
%
Sodium
5597
mg
243
%
Potassium
1261
mg
36
%
Carbohydrates
243
g
81
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
100
g
200
%
Vitamin A
240
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
222
mg
22
%
Iron
24
mg
133
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Roll out puff pastry cut into strips. Roll one mini hot dog inside each strip. If you can’t find mini dogs, simply cut regular dogs into 4 pieces.
- Place about 8 mini dogs on each skewer and lay on prepared baking sheet. Brush with egg and sprinkle with seeds.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the dough is golden.
