Description
This Pigs in a Blanket Wreath is a fun and festive appetizer perfect for gatherings and parties. Cocktail sausages are wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled with Everything Bagel Seasoning for an extra burst of flavor. Baked to a golden brown wreath shape, it’s both visually impressive and delicious, served with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) can crescent rolls
- 14 ounces cocktail sausages
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the wreath.
- Prepare the garlic butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and salt. Microwave in 15-second intervals until the butter is fully melted, then stir to incorporate all ingredients well.
- Prepare the crescent dough: Unroll the crescent rolls onto a flat surface, making sure the dough is laid out smoothly.
- Brush with butter mixture: Use a pastry brush to evenly coat the crescent dough with the prepared garlic butter mixture, infusing the dough with flavor.
- Cut the dough: Using a pizza cutter, cut each triangular section of the dough into three long strips for easier wrapping.
- Wrap the sausages: Take one cocktail sausage and wrap it snugly with one strip of dough. Place the wrapped sausage on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a small bowl as a guide can help form the wreath shape.
- Form the wreath: Continue wrapping each sausage, arranging them side-by-side in a circular pattern to create the outer ring of the wreath.
- Create the inner circle: After the outer wreath is complete, form a second inner circle with the remaining wrapped sausages, ensuring each sausage is touching its neighbors.
- Brush and season: Brush the entire wreath with the remaining garlic butter mixture and generously sprinkle Everything Bagel Seasoning on top for added flavor and texture.
- Bake: Place the wreath in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Garnish (optional): Once out of the oven, tuck fresh rosemary sprigs around the wreath for a fragrant and decorative touch.
- Serve: Place a bowl of ketchup or your preferred dipping sauce in the center of the wreath for a fun and communal serving experience.
Notes
- Using a small bowl as a centerpiece guide helps create a perfectly circular wreath shape.
- Ensure the crescent dough is well-brushed with the garlic butter for maximum flavor and browning.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning adds a savory crunch but can be substituted with sesame seeds or poppy seeds if preferred.
- Fresh rosemary not only decorates but also adds a lovely aroma; feel free to omit if unavailable.
- The dipping sauce can be customized to your taste: mustard, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce work well too.
