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Updated Sep 17, 2024
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In need of an appetizer recipe that’s tasty, shareable and easy to whip up? Try out our pigs in a blanket recipe—the results never disappoint! These crowd-pleasing, big-batch pigs in a blanket take just 30 minutes to make thanks to Pillsbury™ Crescent Rolls and packaged cocktail-size sausages. Serve up some flaky, savory mini crescent roll hot dogs as dippable appetizers at your next get-together, and watch as they disappear before your very eyes!

The best pigs in a blanket are savory, fluffy, and perfectly golden-brown, and this easy pigs in a blanket recipe makes achieving the perfect bake an absolute breeze. It requires just 3 simple steps and 2 ingredients to make delicious mini pigs in a blanket—all that’s left to figure out are your dipping sauces! Here’s how to make pigs in a blanket that always bring the party.

Ingredients for Easy Pigs in a Blanket

This easy pigs in a blanket recipe requires just 2 staple ingredients—it couldn’t get any simpler! Here’s what you’ll need.

Crescent Rolls: This is the best pigs in a blanket recipe for busy home cooks, and it’s all thanks to the pre-made refrigerated crescent roll dough! It’s ready to cut, roll and bake straight out of the can.

Cocktail-Size Sausages The mini cocktail-size weenies are the stars of these pigs in a blanket, and you can use either smoked link sausages or cut-up pieces of hot dogs.

How to Make Pigs in a Blanket

Want to learn how to make pigs in a blanket in a few simple steps? Check out this quick summary—then read on for the full pigs in a blanket recipe.

Unroll and Cut Crescent Dough

While your oven heats , unroll your canned crescent dough. Separate the dough into triangles, then cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles.

Roll Up Crescent Dogs

It’s time to roll up your mini sausages! Place a sausage on the shortest side of one of your narrow dough triangles, and roll it all the way up—it’s that easy. Place your mini pigs in a blanket on your cookie sheets with the point side of the rolled dough facing down.

Bake

Bake your crescent roll hot dogs until golden brown, rotating the cookie sheets halfway through. Once they’re out of the oven, immediately transfer your pigs in a blanket to a serving platter. Time to serve ‘em up, hot and ready!

What to Serve with Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a blanket make delicious party food, but we’d chow down on these adorable crescent roll hot dogs any day of the week. Whether or not you’re serving a crowd, here are some of our favorite sides to eat with pigs in a blanket.

Mashed Potatoes: There’s no side dish more crowd-pleasing than creamy, savory mashed potatoes—and our Easy Homemade Mashed Potatoes always lead to clean plates at the potluck.

Oven-Roasted Potatoes: If you can’t get enough tasty spuds, try these Easy Oven-Roasted Potatoes. Whether you make them for weeknight family dinners or special holiday gatherings, you’ve got a sure hit on your hands!

Finger Foods: Dishing up pigs in a blanket for a house party or game day event? Set up a station of appetizers and shareable foods your guests can eat with their hands. From chicken wings and sandwiches to potato chips and veggie trays, you’ve got options!

How to Store and Reheat Pigs in a Blanket

Have any leftover pigs in a blanket? Here’s how to store them in the fridge or freezer and reheat them when you’re ready to eat.

In the Fridge: Let your extra crescent roll hot dogs cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat your pigs in a blanket, arrange them on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until they’re heated through, and the crescent dough starts to re-crisp slightly.

In the Freezer: Want to store your extra mini pigs in a blanket for up to a month? Let them cool completely before placing a single layer of baked crescent dogs into 1-gallon plastic freezer food storage bags. Seal the bags shut and lay them flat in the freezer. To reheat your frozen pigs in a blanket, just place them on large ungreased cookie sheets and loosely cover them with foil before baking at 325°F for 14 to 16 minutes or until heated through.

The Best Dipping Sauces for Pigs in a Blanket

These bite-sized rolled weenies are perfectly dippable, so don’t forget the condiments! Try setting up a condiment bar alongside your mini crescent roll hot dogs with a bunch of small bowls containing your favorites, along with some spoons and appetizer plates.

When it comes to quick and easy dips, nothing beats a good mustard or classic tomato ketchup—but we’re also big fans of chili sauce, creamy horseradish, garlic aioli and our crowd-favorite Cream Cheese Ranch Dip. All of these tasty options perfectly complement the smokiness of pigs in a blanket for whatever you're in the mood, or taste for!

More About This Recipe

  • While these bite-sized snacks are best served as an appetizer, we’ve got an entrée you can to try too! Another name used for Pigs In A Blanket is mini crescent dogs and if you are looking to wrap up more appetizers in crescent dough, browse all of our crescent appetizer recipes for more ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are Some Variations of This Pigs in a Blanket Recipe?

If you’re a fan of this easy pigs in a blanket recipe, try switching it up a little the next time you make it! There are plenty of fun flavor additions to try.

Seasonings: A sprinkle of coarse salt, everything bagel seasoning, or granulated onion will give these crescent roll hot dogs an extra boost of flavor.

Garlic Butter: Garlic lovers, unite! There’s nothing like garlic butter to elevate the taste of mini crescent roll hot dogs. Just brush some on top of the crescent roll dough before you bake ‘em!

Shredded Cheese: Sprinkle on some shredded Parmesan or cheddar cheese before baking your mini pigs in a blanket. Add as much as you like—you really can’t go wrong!

Can I Make Pigs in a Blanket Ahead of Time?

Whether you want to save time prepping for an event or you just like having a shareable crescent roll appetizer on hand in the freezer, we’ve got you covered! These mini pigs in a blanket can easily be made ahead of time and heated up later for your convenience. We don’t recommend freezing them prior to baking—you can choose to either assemble your crescent roll hot dogs a couple of hours before baking and store them in the fridge, or freeze them after baking. Here’s how to make pigs in a blanket ahead of time!

Up to 2 Hours Ahead: Have a get-together coming up later in the day? Assemble your pigs in a blanket as directed in the recipe before placing them on large ungreased cookie sheets. Instead of baking your mini crescent dogs right away, tightly cover the cookie sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. When you’re ready to bake your crescent roll hot dogs, remove the plastic wrap and bake them as directed. Easy-peasy!

Up to 1 Month Ahead: Here’s how to make and freeze your crescent roll hot dogs up to 1 month ahead of time. Assemble and bake your pigs in a blanket as directed, then let them cool for 10 minutes before placing a single layer of baked crescent dogs into 1-gallon plastic freezer food storage bags. Seal the bags shut and lay them flat in the freezer. To reheat your frozen pigs in a blanket, follow the reheating instructions included above.

How Long Should I Cook Pigs in a Blanket For?

These pigs in a blanket require 12 to 15 minutes of baking time in a 375°F oven. Make sure to switch the position of your cookie sheets halfway through to achieve an even bake! Not sure when to take them out? The crescent dough on your pigs in a blanket should be an even, light golden-brown color when they’re ready. Make sure to remove your crescent dogs from the cookie sheets as soon as they’re out of the oven, and serve ‘em while they’re still warm!

Why Are They Called Pigs in a Blanket?

In the United States, the term “pigs in a blanket” usually refers to hot dogs or sausages (typically pig meat) that are wrapped in a “blanket” of biscuit or croissant dough before baking. In the United Kingdom, the name instead refers to small sausages, or “chipolatas,” that are wrapped up in bacon. The first written record of “pigs in a blanket” exists in the 1957 Betty Crocker™ Cook Book for Boys and Girls. Since that time, this dish has become a traditional finger food nationwide!

Whatever you call them, we wouldn’t throw a party without a big batch of these mini crescent roll hot dogs. Thanks to their dippable size and crowd-pleasing taste, these rolled weenies make a perfect shareable appetizer for any get-together!

Can You Use Hot Dogs for Pigs in a Blanket?

This pigs in a blanket recipe uses mini cocktail weenies, but you’ve got options! To follow the recipe exactly, mini smoked link sausages or mini hot dogs will work. Want to start with regular hot dogs instead of mini ones? No problem! You can easily cut full-size hot dogs into quarters and proceed with the recipe as directed. Just make sure you’re using pre-cooked ones.

Pigs in a Blanket

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 2
  • Servings 48
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll both cans of the dough; separate into 16 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles.
  • Step 
    2
    Place sausage on shortest side of each triangle. Roll up each, starting at shortest side of triangle and rolling to opposite point; place point side down on 2 ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, switching position of cookie sheets halfway through baking. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Nutrition

60 Calories
4g Total Fat
2g Protein
5g Total Carbohydrate
1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Snack
Calories
60
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
1g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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