Easy Gluten Free Pigs in a Blanket
Finding gluten free appetizer recipes to replace popular party snacks is a must when you can’t eat gluten! So, whether you’re planning a menu for the Super Bowl, tailgating, or Year Year’s Eve, you’re going to love this easy GF copycat recipe. With the help of of some pizza dough mix, you can make a batch of delicious gluten free pigs in a blanket for your next party. And since they taste so amazing, everyone is sure to love them — whether they’re glutenfree or not!
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Traditional pigs in a blanket are usually made with crescent roll dough. But we all know that crescent rolls are off limits when you’re gluten free! But with the help of some gluten free pizza dough, you can create a delicious appetizer that tastes even better than the classic pigs in a blanket.
That means this gluten free party food recipe is perfect for the big game — or just about any other party you’re throwing! With the help of this simple snack, you can feed a crowd and ensure your gluten free guests have something delicious to snack on.
Gluten Free Pigs in a Blanket
You’re going to love how simple it is to make these gluten free pigs in a blanket with the help of a package of pizza crust mix. Keep reading to see which mix is my favorite!
You only need a few simple ingredients to make a batch of homemade pigs in a blanket for your Super Bowl appetizers. Grab these ingredients to make your own at home right now:
- Gluten free pizza crust mix. To make the dough to wrap around the outside of your sausages, you’ll need gluten free pizza crust. My favorite dough mix is Bob’s Red Mill Pizza Crust Mix.
- Little smokies
- Egg
- Butter
- Garlic powder
- Parsley flakes
What Brand of cocktail wienies are gluten free?
Not all brands offer gluten free cocktail sausages, so it’s a good idea to check to make sure the brand at your store is gluten free before using them in your recipe. If you’re wondering which little smokies are safe to eat, these brands of wienies are labled gluten free:
- Parkview Cocktail Sausages (Aldi brand)
- Kroger Cocktail Smokies
Other cocktail frank brands aren’t labeled as gluten free, but they aren’t made with gluten containing ingredients. These little smokies brands may be safe to eat if you have a gluten intolerance:
How to Make Gluten Free Pigs in a Blanket
After gathering up your ingredients, you’ll just need a few minutes of prep work to get started on this quick and easy recipe, along with a short resting time for the dough to rise.
Before you can put your pigs in a blanket together, you’ll need to prepare the pizza crust dough. Follow the instructions for making the dough, including the time you’ll need to let the dough rise and rest. You can move on to the next step in this recipe when the pizza dough is finished.
Once your dough is ready for baking, it’s time to start wrapping your little smokies! Your gluten free pizza crust dough will probably be pretty sticky, so I’m just warning you ahead of time that this can get messy!
To keep the dough from sticking to you hands, I suggest putting a bowl of water next to your work surface. Dampening your hands while you’re working with the dough will help keep it from sticking to your hands and falling apart.
Use a tablespoon to scoop out a small amount of pizza dough from the bowl. Place the dough between the palms of your hands and flatten it out until it’s a small rectangle. Carefully wrap the dough around the outside of the smokie and place it seam side down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Continue wrapping until all your sausages are covered in pizza dough. You might have a little bit of dough leftover when you’re finished. If you do — try using it to make my gluten free soft pretzel bites!
Beat the egg until it’s smooth after all the little smokies are wrapped up. Brush the beaten egg over the top of each piece of dough.
Bake the smokies in the oven according to the instructions on your pizza dough package. I cooked mine at 425 degrees for around 20 minutes. After the 15 minute mark, start checking on the dough. the pigs in a blanket are finished baking when the crust is golden brown.
Allow the sausages to cool on the pan for around five minutes, the brush the top of each one with butter. Sprinkle some garlic powder and parsley over the top of each one before serving.
Gluten Free Pigs in a Blanket Recipe Ideas
See how simple it is to make your own gluten free pigs in a blanket at home? While it may not be as easy as the traditional appetizer recipe, it is a great way to enjoy a classic party snack without the gluten.
As you’re making your own pigs in a blanket, try these other recipe ideas to create a delicious party treat that everyone at your next celebration will love.
- Serve with dip. Once the appetizers are baked, try serving them with dip for even more flavor! You can serve your pigs in a blanket with honey mustard, beer cheese, spicy mustard, or marinara sauce.
- Use different toppings. Garlic powder is a classic topping that pairs perfectly with the sausage and pizza dough. But if you want to change up the flavor of your party snacks, try adding different toppings after baking, like everything bagel seasoning, parmesan cheese, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or pretzel salt.
- Try different dough. Gluten free pizza crust is a great option for these pigs in a blanket becaue the mix is pretty easily accessible. But there is another dough option you could use that would make these appetizers even easier to prepare — puff pastry dough. If you can get your hands on gluten free puff pastry dough, it would be perfect for these snacks. I haven’ been able to find any in my area though, so I haven’t had a chance to try it yet!
Gluten Free Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
These delicious Gluten Free Pigs in a Blanket make the perfect game day appetizer recipe. Buttery soft dough surrounds little smokies for a classic snack everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 1 package gluten free pizza crust mix, prepared
- 1 28 ounce package little smokies
- 1 egg, beaten
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop out dough and flatten the ball between your hands.
- Carefully wrap the flattened dough around a little smokie and place it on the lined baking sheet.
- Continue wrapping until all the sausages are wrapped with dough. Brush the top of each sausage with egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the dough is golden brown.
- After baking, brush each pig in a blanket with melted butter and top with garlic powder and parsley before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 40 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 87Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 205mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 3g
More Easy Recipe Ideas:
Sweet and Spicy Little Smokies
Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions
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Can the gf dough be rolled out and cut into triangles, then roll up?
How far ahead can you make before ba king?
I haven’t had much success with rolling out this dough. It’s just too sticky. You can wrap the sausages in the dough and store them in the refrigerator up to one day before you cook them. Make sure they’re not touching in the fridge because the dough will stick together as it sits.