Pigs in a Blanket - finger-food, kids recipe

Pigs in a Blanket

Crispy little sausage rolls topped with an everything bagel spice mix — great as a snack for the kids or a party appetizer. Makes about 40 pieces.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix together the poppy seeds, white and black sesame seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, and flaky salt in a small bowl to make your spice blend.

  2. 2

    Roll out the ready-made pizza dough and brush it with a little Dijon mustard if you like. Cut the dough into three long strips lengthwise, then cut across each strip diagonally to get small, even triangles.

  3. 3

    Place a small sausage at the wide end of each triangle and roll it up toward the tip. Lay the rolled sausages on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Whisk the egg and brush it over all the rolled sausages, then sprinkle the spice blend on top.

  5. 5

    Bake in the oven at 180 °C for about 10 minutes, or until they turn golden. Cool on a wire rack.

  6. 6

    Stir together the sour cream and sriracha to make a dipping sauce. Add a little salt to taste if you want.

Per average serving

4
Calories
kcal
0.3
Protein
g
0
Carbs
g
0.3
Fat
g
0g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
3mg
Sodium

Tips from the kitchen

  • Mix the spice blend before you touch the dough. Once your hands are sticky from rolling sausages, you don't want to be fumbling with little jars of poppy seeds.
  • Cut the triangles on the smaller side. If the wide end of the dough is too big, you end up with a thick blanket that stays doughy in the middle while the outside browns.
  • Brush the egg wash on right before the spice blend goes on, otherwise the seeds slide off. Press them down gently with your fingers if they're not sticking.
  • Keep an eye on them from the 8 minute mark. They go from pale to golden fast at 180, and the little sausage ends can dry out if you push past golden.
  • Stir the sriracha into the sour cream a bit at a time and taste as you go. Two tablespoons is a good middle ground, but you can dial the heat to whoever's eating.

Ways to vary it

  • Skip the Dijon and brush a thin layer of ketchup or a smoky barbecue sauce inside the dough instead, if you're feeding kids who aren't into mustard.
  • Swap the everything bagel mix for just flaky salt and a bit of grated parmesan on top for a milder, cheesier version.
  • Mini hot dogs or small cheese-filled sausages work in place of the cocktail sausages if that's what you can find.

Storage & leftovers

These keep in the fridge for about 3 days in an airtight container, though the dough softens a little. They freeze well once baked and cooled, so spread them out on a tray to freeze before bagging them up. Reheat in a 180 oven for 5 to 8 minutes straight from frozen to get the crisp back, and skip the microwave since it turns the dough rubbery.

What to serve with it

The sriracha sour cream is the main dip, but a small bowl of plain ketchup never hurts at a party. Set them out next to other finger food like cheese cubes and veggie sticks and let people graze.

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By Untrained ChefPublished 9 June 2026