Game Day Appetizer Under $20!
A less than $20 game day appetizer that always disappears first! 🏈
Sweet & Salty Pigs in a Blanket
Game day favorite • makes about 32 bites
Ingredients
• All-purpose flour
• 1 (17.3-oz) package all-butter puff pastry, thawed
• 6 Tbsp fig jam, plus more for serving
• 4 oz Gruyère or extra-sharp white cheddar, grated
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (13-oz) package cocktail wieners, patted dry
• 1 egg, beaten
• Flaky sea salt
• Dijon mustard, for dipping
How to Make -
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheets with parchment and lightly dust with flour.
2️⃣ Roll puff pastry on floured parchment to about 1/8-inch thick.
3️⃣ Microwave fig jam 10–15 seconds to loosen, then spread evenly over pastry. Chill 10 minutes.
4️⃣ Cut pastry into 16 equal strips (you’ll have about 32).
5️⃣ Sprinkle cheese evenly over the fig jam and add a few cracks of black pepper.
6️⃣ Place a wiener at the edge of each strip, roll up, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
7️⃣ Freeze for 15 minutes for extra puff.
8️⃣ Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with flaky salt and pepper.
9️⃣ Bake 10–15 minutes, rotate pans, then lower oven temp to 350°F and bake 20 more minutes until deeply golden and puffed. Watch for browning on the bottom!
🔟 Serve warm with Dijon mustard and extra fig jam.
✨ Sweet, salty, cheesy, and always the first thing gone!
Save this for game day 🏈
When it comes to game day gatherings, having an appetizer that’s both crowd-pleasing and easy on the budget is a must. I recently tried this Sweet & Salty Pigs in a Blanket recipe and found it to be a real winner—not only because it’s under $20, but also due to its irresistible combination of flavors. The use of all-butter puff pastry creates a flaky, buttery base that crisps up beautifully in the oven. Spreading fig jam on the pastry adds a subtle sweetness that complements the salty, savory Gruyère cheese and smoky cocktail wieners perfectly. The addition of freshly ground black pepper and flaky sea salt provides just the right amount of seasoning, elevating the overall taste. One tip I found helpful is chilling the pastry with fig jam spread on it before assembling; this step helps the jam set slightly so it doesn't soak into the dough too much. Freezing the assembled pigs in a blanket for 15 minutes before baking is another trick that enhances puffiness and flakiness. Serving these warm with a side of Dijon mustard and extra fig jam offers a delightful interplay of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. Whether you’re hosting friends or family, this appetizer disappears quickly, so you might want to double the batch! In addition to being delicious, this recipe is straightforward and quick to prepare, making it perfect for last-minute celebrations. Plus, the ingredients—puff pastry, fig jam, Gruyère, and cocktail wieners—are easy to find in most grocery stores. My guests kept asking for the recipe, and I was happy to share because it’s such an easy way to impress and please a crowd. If you’re looking for an appetizer that hits all the right flavor notes without breaking the bank, this sweet & salty pigs in a blanket dish is a game day essential.
