How to make Pigs in Blanket

Whether you make these for a gathering or just a snack you'll love this original Dutch recipe for Pigs in Blanket. These are always a hit with my family.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3/4 lb pork sausage
• 1/4 lb hamburger
• 1 egg
• 1 cup wheaties (crushed after measuring)
• salt and pepper Biscuit Dough;
• 2 cups flour
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup milk

1. Mix together the meat, egg and wheaties; season with salt and pepper.

2. Sift dry ingredients together then work in shortening with a fork or pastry blender. Mix throughly adding milk as you mix.

3. Roll out dough a little thicker then pie crust; cut into 3 inch squares. Place a roll of meat onto square and pinch edges together.
   Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• If edges don't stay together brush a little milk on it.
• These are great served with ketsup or mustard.

[LilacGirl]

on 6/7/2009 Good recipe, and a well-written article. Thanks for sharing your recipe for pigs in a blanket.

[papaya42]

on 2/20/2009 Sounds like an interesting version of pigs in a blanket. I'll give it a try.

[FrazzledNanny]

on 2/19/2009 Thanks for the recipe. I love these. 5*

[rewrite810]

on 1/29/2009 I've never tried this version, but I think I might have to. Sounds delicious, thanks! 5*

[wordstock]

on 1/16/2009 I've never tried this. I saved it to favorites. I always thought Pigs in Blanket were little sausages that you wrapped in biscuit mix. I've done those, this sounds so much better.