Gluten-Free Pigs in a Blanket

By Gluten Free Recipes team · Updated October 25, 2026

These savory gluten-free pigs in a blanket feature plump, flavorful sausages nestled in flaky, golden GF puff pastry. They offer a delightful contrast of tender meat and crisp, buttery pastry, making them a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Easy gluten free dairy free

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min Serves: 8

At a glance: This easy party and appetizers recipe yields 8 servings in about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 4 ingredients — including gluten-free puff pastry, gluten-free cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs, egg — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more party and appetizers recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

Gluten-free pigs in a blanket made with puff pastry, cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs and egg

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Pigs in a Blanket: When preparing this party and appetizers recipe, puff pastry and cocktail sausages must both be labeled gluten-free, since many mini sausages use wheat binders. Unroll the pastry on a surface dusted with gluten-free flour or cornstarch only.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Pigs in a Blanket: This recipe is designed to be entirely free from gluten-containing grains by utilizing gluten-free puff pastry and sausages.

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Ingredients

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1 package gluten-free puff pastry, thawed according to package directions Shop
8 oz gluten-free cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs
1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional, for topping) Shop

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes for easy cleanup.
2 Carefully unroll the thawed gluten-free puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface (use GF flour or cornstarch). Cut the pastry into strips approximately 1/2 inch wide and 4-5 inches long. You should have enough strips to wrap each sausage.
3 Take one gluten-free cocktail sausage and begin wrapping a strip of puff pastry around it, starting from one end and spiraling towards the other. Overlap the pastry slightly to ensure it stays sealed during baking. Repeat this process for all the sausages.
4 Arrange the wrapped sausages on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they have a little space between them. Brush the tops of the pastry with the beaten egg wash for a beautiful golden sheen. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
5 Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the gluten-free puff pastry is puffed up, golden brown, and looks crisp. The sausages should be heated through and slightly browned. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving hot.

Nutrition (per serving)

174

Calories

13g

Protein

14g

Carbs

14g

Fat

Fiber

258mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Keep the labeled gluten-free puff pastry cold. If it softens while you cut the strips, chill it briefly; warm pastry loses the fat layers that make it puff in the 400°F oven.
Pat the labeled gluten-free cocktail sausages dry before wrapping. Surface moisture steams the pastry from the inside and keeps the overlapping seam from sealing.
Brush the egg wash only over the top of the pastry, not down the cut edges. Egg glues the layers together at the edges and keeps them from rising.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Pigs in a Blanket?

Check gluten-free puff pastry, thawed according to package directions, gluten-free cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs, egg, beaten before they go into Gluten-Free Pigs in a Blanket. Puff pastry and cocktail sausages must both be labeled gluten-free, since many mini sausages use wheat binders. Unroll the pastry on a surface dusted with gluten-free flour or cornstarch only.

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