Description
Pull-Apart Pigs in a Blanket are a fun and delicious twist on a classic appetizer. Wrapped in flaky pizza dough seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, these bite-sized cocktail wieners are baked to golden perfection and served warm, making them the perfect crowd-pleaser for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can Pillsbury pizza dough (sometimes 1.5 cans for extra)
Filling
- 2 12-ounce packages cocktail wieners (drained and patted dry)
Butter Mixture
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it is at the right temperature for baking the pigs in a blanket evenly.
- Prepare Pan: Grease the inside of an 8-inch springform pan thoroughly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and red pepper flakes to infuse the dough with flavor.
- Prepare Dough: Lightly flour a surface and unroll the pizza dough onto it, squaring it off for even cutting.
- Cut Dough Strips: Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 1 inch by 2 inch strips fit for wrapping the wieners.
- Brush Dough: Brush the dough strips lightly with some of the butter mixture to add flavor and help the dough brown beautifully.
- Wrap Wieners: Take each cocktail wiener and wrap it with a small strip of dough, pinching the seam tightly to seal.
- Arrange in Pan: Place each wrapped wiener upright in the prepared springform pan, leaving a little space so they are not packed too tightly and can bake evenly.
- Add Remaining Butter: Brush the remaining butter mixture over the top of all wrapped wieners in the pan for extra flavor and moisture.
- Bake: Place the springform pan on a cookie sheet and bake uncovered for 5 minutes, then loosely cover the top with foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, making total bake time 30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pigs in a blanket to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and serving them warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- A fun and tasty twist on traditional pigs in a blanket that is sure to be the star appetizer at your next party.
- The springform pan helps to keep the pigs in a blanket standing upright for an attractive pull-apart presentation.
- Baking with a foil cover partway through prevents the tops from over-browning while ensuring the dough cooks completely.
- Adjust the amount of dough based on how many you want to make – 1.5 cans can be used for more portions.
- Serve with spicy mustard, ketchup, or cheese sauce for dipping to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 132.12 kcal
- Sugar: 2.04 g
- Sodium: 287.45 mg
- Fat: 6.74 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.87 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.87 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.85 g
- Fiber: 0.58 g
- Protein: 2.65 g
- Cholesterol: 15.16 mg
