The Story & Intro
Hi, I’m INAYA, 38, from the beautiful island of Crete in Greece. Cooking has been part of my life since I was a child, learning from my grandmother how to make traditional Greek dishes full of love and flavor. I believe food brings people together, especially women who want to share warmth and happiness through cooking. I like to keep things simple but tasty, mixing classic recipes with a little creativity. Sometimes my kitchen gets messy, but that’s where the fun is! Whether you’re new to cooking or have some experience, I’m here to help you enjoy making delicious meals that feel like home. Cooking is about more than just food it’s about sharing stories and making memories.
When I first made Party-Size Pigs in a Blanket, I was hosting a loud, joyful gathering with friends and children running through the house. I needed something easy, comforting, and generous enough to feed many hands reaching for the table at once. Party-Size Pigs in a Blanket became that recipe the one that disappears faster than I can refill the plate.
I didn’t grow up with Party-Size Pigs in a Blanket in Crete, but I learned very quickly how universal this recipe is. Bread, sausage, and warmth baked together that idea exists in every culture. Every time I make Party-Size Pigs in a Blanket, I think of laughter, full plates, and women standing together in the kitchen, rolling dough and talking about life.
This Party-Size Pigs in a Blanket recipe has become my go-to for birthdays, holidays, school events, and late-night gatherings. I make them big-batch style, generous and golden, with a soft interior and a crispy outside that makes everyone smile.
Why I Love Making This Recipe
I love Party-Size Pigs in a Blanket because they never fail me. I don’t need fancy ingredients. I don’t need hours of preparation. I just need good dough, savory sausages, and a warm oven.
This recipe makes people happy. Children grab them with both hands. Adults pretend they’ll only eat one, then come back for more. I love how Party-Size Pigs in a Blanket turn strangers into friends and friends into family.
I also love how forgiving this recipe is. If my dough isn’t perfect, it still bakes beautifully. If I talk too much and forget the timer, they still come out delicious. This recipe understands busy kitchens and full hearts.
Ingredients & Little Kitchen Secrets
I always say good ingredients make simple food shine. For Party-Size Pigs in a Blanket, I choose quality sausages and dough that feels soft and alive under my hands.
Here are my little secrets:
- I let the dough rest so it rolls easily.
- I pat the sausages dry so the dough sticks well.
- I brush everything with egg wash for that golden bakery look.
- I bake until deeply golden, not pale color means flavor.
How I Make It, Step by Step
I start by preheating my oven and lining large baking trays. I open my dough and let it breathe for a few minutes so it doesn’t fight me when I roll it.
I cut each sausage into bite-sized pieces, perfect for party plates. I roll the dough gently and cut it into strips wide enough to wrap snugly around each sausage.
I wrap each piece with care, placing the seam underneath. I brush them with egg wash and sprinkle seeds on top when I feel festive.
I bake until my kitchen smells like warmth and comfort. I let them cool just enough so no one burns their fingers — though someone always tries too early.
How I Serve It at Home
I serve Party-Size Pigs in a Blanket on large wooden boards in the center of the table. I add small bowls of mustard, ketchup, honey mustard, or yogurt sauce.
I never plate them neatly. I pile them high. Food like this should look abundant and welcoming.
When I host, I keep a second tray warm in the oven because I know the first one won’t last long.
Storage, Reheating & Make-Ahead Tips
I store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, though leftovers are rare.
I reheat them in the oven, never the microwave, so they stay crisp.
When I plan ahead, I assemble them earlier in the day, cover them tightly, and bake just before guests arrive. Freshly baked always feels like love.
100-Word Short Version
Party-Size Pigs in a Blanket are the ultimate crowd-pleasing comfort food. Soft dough wrapped around savory sausages, baked until golden and irresistible. This recipe is easy, forgiving, and perfect for parties, holidays, or family gatherings. I make them in big batches, serve them warm with dipping sauces, and watch them disappear fast. They bring people together, fill the kitchen with laughter, and remind me that simple food made with care is always enough.
Recipe Card
⏱️ Time
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 18 minutes
Total: 43 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
Puff pastry dough, sausages, egg, sesame seeds, flour
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Cut sausages
- Roll dough
- Wrap sausages
- Brush with egg
- Bake until golden
📝 Notes
Use quality sausages for best flavor
🍽️ Nutrition
Comforting, filling, party-friendly, joy-packed 💛
Party-Size Pigs in a Blanket
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: 48 pieces 1x
Description
These Party-Size Pigs in a Blanket are soft, golden, and made to feed a crowd. Wrapped in flaky dough and baked until warm and comforting, they are the perfect easy appetizer for parties, holidays, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cocktail sausages
- 3 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons flour for rolling
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets.
- Lightly flour a surface and roll out puff pastry.
- Cut pastry into strips wide enough to wrap sausages.
- Cut sausages into bite-size pieces.
- Wrap each sausage with pastry and place seam-side down.
- Whisk egg with water and brush over pastry.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake for 16–18 minutes until golden.
Notes
You can assemble these ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake. Reheat leftovers in the oven to keep them crisp. Try different sausages for variety.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Conclusion
Party-Size Pigs in a Blanket remind me why I cook. I cook to gather people, to create warmth, to make memories that linger long after the plates are empty. This recipe doesn’t ask for perfection. It asks for presence. And that, to me, is the heart of cooking.
