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pigs in a blanket

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
NIKKI SMITH
HEMET, CA

Great holiday recipes from SHAPE magazine..This lowfat dough is made with reduced-fat cream cheese to keep it moist and light. Can't find mini turkey sausages? Cut regular-size turkey hot dogs into thirds.

(3 ratings)
yield 40 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min

Ingredients For pigs in a blanket

  • 1 c
    whole-wheat pasrty flour
  • 1 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp
    cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 c
    reduce fat cream cheese
  • 2/3 c
    lowfat buttermilk
  • 1
    14-oz package smoked mini turkey sausages
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1 tsp
    water
  • 1 tsp
    poppy seed

How To Make pigs in a blanket

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper
  • 2
    Add flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a food processor. Pulse for 1 second five times. Add butter and pulse for 1 second eight times. Add cream cheese, turn on processor, and pour in buttermilk through the feed tube. Continue processing for 10 to 20 seconds or until mixed
  • 3
    Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and gather into a ball. Divide into two equal pieces and flatten into disks; wrap one disk in plastic and chill. (Both disks may be refrigerated for up to a day; let rest for 20 minutes at room temperature before rolling.) Lightly flour remaining disk and roll to a 1/4-inch thickness.
  • 4
    Cut dough into 12 rectangles, each about 3 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches, then cut each rectangle in half diagonally to form 24 triangles. Place sausages on the short side of each triangle opposite the tip, roll up, and transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients (you may have extra dough).
  • 5
    In a small bowl, beat egg and water. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat dough with egg mixture; sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake for about 12 to 14 minutes, switching positions of baking sheets halfway through. Cool for 5 minutes; serve with mustard, if desired.
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