Super Bowl Beef Sausage Bites (Print View)
Tender beef sausages wrapped in golden, flaky pastry for ideal game day snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Pigs in a Blanket
01 - 1 package (14 oz) beef cocktail sausages (about 24 pieces)
02 - 1 sheet (8 oz) puff pastry or crescent roll dough, thawed
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 tablespoon water
05 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds or sesame seeds (optional)
→ For Serving
06 - 1/2 cup yellow mustard
07 - 1/2 cup ketchup
08 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry or crescent roll dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cut into 24 strips, each about 1 x 3 inches.
03 - Pat the sausages dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
04 - Wrap each sausage with a strip of dough, overlapping slightly and pressing to seal the edge. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of each wrapped sausage with the egg wash.
06 - Sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds if desired.
07 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with mustard, ketchup, and barbecue sauce on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of beef sausage and flaky pastry creates that perfect salty, buttery bite that keeps everyone coming back for more
- They come together in under 40 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant, making you look like a hosting genius
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- Dry the sausages thoroughly with paper towels, or the steam trapped inside will make the dough soggy instead of crisp
- Space the wrapped sausages at least an inch apart on the baking sheet so the pastry can puff up properly without sticking together
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- If using crescent dough, pinch the perforations together firmly so you have a solid sheet to cut into strips
- A sharp knife or pizza wheel prevents dragging the dough, keeping your strips neat and even