Description
These Pull-Apart Pigs in a Blanket are a fun and flavorful twist on the classic appetizer, perfect for parties and gatherings. Wrapped in seasoned, buttery pizza dough and baked to golden perfection, they are sure to be the MVP at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough and Wrapping
- 1 can Pillsbury pizza dough (can use 1.5 cans for more servings)
- 2 12-ounce packages cocktail wieners (remove from packing juices and pat dry)
Butter Seasoning
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease the inside of an 8-inch springform pan thoroughly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Butter Seasoning: In a small bowl, melt the butter and then stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and red pepper flakes, creating a flavorful butter mixture.
- Shape Dough Strips: Lightly flour a surface and unroll the pizza dough onto it. Square up the dough for even strips. Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough into strips that are about 1 inch wide by 2 inches long.
- Brush Dough with Butter: Brush the dough strips with the seasoned butter mixture, reserving some for later use.
- Wrap Wieners: Take each cocktail wiener and wrap it with a small strip of the dough, pinching the seams to secure the dough around the wiener completely.
- Arrange in Pan: Place the wrapped pigs in a blanket standing up inside the springform pan, spacing them so they are not packed too tightly to allow for even baking.
- Final Butter Brush: Place the springform pan on a cookie sheet for stability. Brush the remaining butter mixture over the top of the wrapped wieners evenly.
- Bake: Bake the assembly uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. For the last 20 to 25 minutes, cover the top loosely with foil to prevent over-browning while allowing the dough to cook through.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, let the pigs in a blanket cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- A fun and delicious twist on a beloved classic, ideal for entertaining.
- Using a springform pan helps to keep the pigs standing upright and makes removal easier.
- Adjust seasoning in the butter mixture to suit your spice preference.
- Can increase dough quantity if needing a larger yield or for thicker dough coverage.
- Serving with dipping sauces like mustard or ketchup enhances the 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
