Everything Bagel Crescent Dogs

Recipe Ingredients

Here’s a closer look at the ingredients you’ll need for this everything bagel crescent dogs recipe.

Crescent Rolls: These handy refrigerated Pillsbury™ Crescent Rolls are the key to that flaky, golden crust wrapped around the hot dogs. You can also use Pillsbury™ Crescent Dough Sheet—see the Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens for instructions.

Hot Dogs: The star of the dish, hot dogs add a juicy, savory bite that pairs well with flaky crescent dough and everything bagel-inspired seasonings.

Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread: This creamy spread adds a tangy base. If you don’t have cream cheese spread, softened regular cream cheese works as a substitute.

Sesame Seeds, Poppy Seeds, and Dried Minced Onions: The classic everything bagel seasonings add both crunch and savory flavor. For a quick shortcut, you can also use 1/4 cup of store-bought everything bagel seasoning.

Garlic Powder: Garlic adds depth to the cream cheese, rounding out the seasoning blend.

Cookware You’ll Need

Here’s what you’ll need to prepare and bake these easy everything bagel crescent dogs.

Sharp Knife: Use a sharp knife to cut the crescent dough into rectangles. A pizza cutter works well, too.

Small Icing Spatula: Ideal for spreading the cream cheese mixture evenly without tearing the dough. A butter knife or small silicone spatula are great alternatives.

Cookie Sheet: Shiny metal cookie sheets work best. They reflect heat efficiently, helping the crescent dogs bake and brown evenly.

Other Cookware You’ll Need: Measuring cup, measuring spoons, small mixing bowls, mixing spoon or spatula, plate, and cutting board.

How to Make Everything Bagel Crescent Dogs

Here’s how to make this easy everything bagel crescent dogs recipe.

1. Mix the Filling and Topping

This step is quick thanks to cream cheese spread—no need to soften it. Pour the seasoning mix onto a plate to make it easy to coat the tops of the crescent dogs.

2. Unroll and Cut Crescent Dough

Keep dough chilled for easier handling. Separate into rectangles, pressing perforations to seal. Cut into 8 pieces large enough to wrap around the hot dogs.

3. Roll and Coat

Spread a thin layer of filling on each piece, avoiding the edges. Wrap around hot dogs and pinch to seal. Roll the top half in the seasoning mix for even coverage without overcoating.

4. Bake and Enjoy

Place seam-side down on an ungreased baking sheet. This helps seal the dough. Bake until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.

Possible Variations

Looking for more ways to enjoy crescent dogs? Try these fun variations.

Classic Crescent Dogs: Discover the recipe that started it all—hot dogs and cheese wrapped in flaky crescent rolls, a comforting favorite for any meal.

Grilled Crescent Dogs: Take your classic crescent dogs up a notch by grilling them. The same delicious recipe but with a smoky, grilled flavor.

Pigs In a Blanket: These bite-sized crescent dogs are perfect for a party appetizer or a quick snack with just two simple ingredients.

Cheesy Fried Crescent Dogs: A twist on the Korean corn dog, filled with mozzarella, coated in Panko breadcrumbs, and fried.

Storing and Reheating

Our everything bagel crescent dogs are best enjoyed right out of the oven. Over time, the cream cheese can lose moisture, and the dough absorbs moisture from the hot dogs and cheese, making the crescents less flaky and tender. However, here is the best way to make the most of any leftovers.

Refrigerator

If you have leftover crescent dogs, cool completely. Then, store in a covered container or resealable food storage bag for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Reheating

To reheat, place one crescent dog on a microwave-safe plate and cover loosely. Microwave on medium (50%) for 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, or until heated through. Reheated crescent dogs may become a little drier, so adding your favorite condiment can help keep them tasty.

We do not recommend freezing either baked or unbaked crescent dogs for the same reasons we don’t recommend storing them in the refrigerator.