Easy Cheesy Garlic Butter Pigs in a Blanket Bake Tips, FAQ & printable recipe

Tips for success

For an extra layer of flavor, consider brushing the tops of the biscuits with a little extra melted butter immediately after removing the dish from the oven. This adds a glossy finish and intensifies the garlic aroma.

If you prefer a crispier top, you can place the dish under the broiler for the final 1 to 2 minutes of cooking, but watch it very closely, as the cheese can go from perfectly browned to burnt in a matter of seconds.

If you find that the sausages are browning too quickly compared to the dough, you can tent the dish loosely with aluminum foil for the first half of the baking time.

This allows the heat to penetrate the center of the casserole without overcooking the top layer. Always ensure the foil is not touching the cheese directly, as it will stick and become difficult to remove once the cheese is melted and tacky.

Variations

• Spicy Sausage Bake: Add a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture. This provides a subtle heat that cuts through the richness of the cheddar and butter, giving the dish a more robust, spicy profile that complements the smoky flavor of the sausages.
• Herb-Crusted Version: Incorporate fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme into the garlic butter instead of dried parsley. This adds a fragrant, earthy note to the bake that elevates the overall flavor, making it feel more refined while keeping the simple, comforting essence of the original recipe intact.

Storage and make-ahead

Fridge

Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Freezer

Not recommended, as the biscuit texture can become soggy upon thawing.

Reheat

Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until heated through.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain the texture of the biscuits. The dish can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When reheating, it is best to use an oven or toaster oven rather than a microwave, as this helps to restore some of the crispness to the biscuit edges and prevents the cheese from becoming rubbery. Ensure the dish is cooled completely before sealing and storing.

You can assemble the dish up to 2 hours before baking, provided you keep it covered and refrigerated until you are ready to put it in the oven. Note that if the dough sits in the butter sauce for too long, it may become overly soft or lose its ability to rise properly. For best results, keep the garlic butter separate until just before you are ready to bake if preparing more than an hour in advance.

Serving ideas

This bake is best served warm, straight from the oven, when the cheese is at its stretchiest and the biscuits are at their most tender. It makes a substantial main dish, so consider pairing it with a light, acidic side salad to balance the richness of the butter and cheese.

A simple vinaigrette with fresh greens provides the perfect contrast to the savory, heavy flavors of the sausage and biscuit combination, making for a well-rounded meal.

When serving, use a sturdy spatula to lift clean squares from the dish, ensuring each portion has a good distribution of sausages and cheesy biscuit. If you have guests, place the entire baking dish on a heat-proof mat in the center of the table and let everyone serve themselves.

This communal style of eating works perfectly with the casual, comforting nature of the dish and keeps it warm for the duration of the meal, allowing for easy second helpings.

Frequently asked questions

Recipe card

Easy Cheesy Garlic Butter Pigs in a Blanket Bake

Prep 10 minCook 25 minRest 5 minTotal 40 minServes 6

Ingredients

• 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough, quartered
• 1 lb mini smoked sausages
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large 9x13 inch ceramic baking dish, distribute the quartered biscuit dough pieces evenly. Add the mini smoked sausages, ensuring they are scattered throughout the dough so each bite contains both sausage and biscuit.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Pour this mixture evenly over the biscuits and sausages in the baking dish. Finally, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the entire top to create a uniform layer.
3. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The bake is finished when the internal temperature of the sausages reaches 160°F (71°C) and the biscuits are golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set slightly.

Contains: gluten, milk

Estimated nutrition per serving

Calories

480

Protein

14.5 g

Carbohydrates

32 g

Fat

34 g

Fiber

1 g

Sugar

4 g

Sodium

950 mg

Automatic estimate from the ingredient list, not laboratory-verified.