Pigs In A Blanket Recipe

pigs in a blanket recipe

Pigs In A Blanket

pigs in a blanket recipe

Your party isn’t complete if you don’t make pigs in a blanket. This classic appetizer is so easy to make and such a crowd-pleaser, it’s basically mandatory.

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 8 – 12 serving(s)

Ingredients:

  • All-purpose flour, for surface
  • 1 (8-oz.) tube crescent rolls
  • 1 (12-oz.) package mini cocktail weiners
  • 4 tbsp. melted unsalted butter
  • Coarse salt

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 375º. On a lightly floured surface, unroll crescent sheets and tear where perforated. Cut each triangle into 3 smaller triangles.
  2. Place 1 cocktail weiner on thick side of each triangle, then gently roll to thinner side.
  3. Transfer to a medium baking sheet. Bush with butter and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Bake pigs in a blanket until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

Mini Crescent Dogs

pigs in a blanket recipe

Is it really a party without pigs in a blanket? We think not! These crowd-pleasing, big-batch Mini Crescent Dogs take just 30 minutes to make with the help of Pillsbury™ Crescent Rolls and cocktail-size sausages. Serve up some flaky, savory Mini Crescent Dogs as perfectly dippable appetizers at your next get-together, and watch as they disappear before your very eyes!

Prep: 15min

Total: 30min

Yield: 48

Serving Size: 1 Snack

Nutrition Facts: calories 60 , Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 , Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, servingSize 1 Snack, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 1 g

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
  • 48 cocktail-size smoked link sausages or hot dogs (from two 14-oz packages)

Instruction:

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll both cans of the dough; separate into 16 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles.
  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.
  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.

Pigs in a Blanket

pigs in a blanket recipe

Made with just two main ingredients, pigs in a blanket are impossible to resist! Wrapped in buttery pastry, these bite-size sausage snacks are a party hit.

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 6 – 8 serving(s)

Ingredients:

  • 1 8-ounce can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 14-ounce package cocktail-sized smoked sausages, patted dry
  • 1 large egg
  • everything bagel seasoning (optional)
  • 3/4 c. mayonnaise
  • 1/4 c. chile-garlic sauce or Sriracha
  • 3/4 c. Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 c. genuine maple syrup
  • 3/4 c. sour cream
  • 1/4 c. pickle juice (from jar)
  • 1 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped

Instruction:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Working quickly while cold, unroll the crescent dough sheet on a lightly floured surface and separate the perforated dough into 8 triangles. Cut each dough triangle into three equal skinny triangles.
  2. Place 1 cocktail sausage on the wide base of 1 skinny triangle. Roll the sausage toward the pointed end of the triangle, allowing the dough to overlap and wrap around the sausage. Place the rolled sausage on a parchment-lined baking sheet, point-side down. Repeat with the remaining dough triangles and sausages.
  3. Whisk together the egg with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl until smooth. Brush the egg wash over the dough and sprinkle with the everything bagel seasoning, if desired. Bake until the dough is puffed and golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
  4. Make the dipping sauces (optional): For the Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce, stir together the mayo and chile-garlic sauce in a small bowl until smooth. For the Maple-Dijon Dijon Dipping Sauce, stir together the mustard and syrup in a small bowl until smooth. For the Quick Ranch, stir together the sour cream, pickle juice, and chives in a small bowl until smooth.
  5. Serve the pigs in a blanket warm with Spicy Mayo, Maple Dijon, or Quick Ranch Dipping Sauces.

PIGS IN A BLANKET | Easy Mini Crescent Dogs Recipe

FAQ

What is the original pigs in a blanket made of?

A pig in a blanket is a sausage (originally a pork sausage, hence the “pig”) wrapped in either a pancake, biscuit dough, or a crescent-style piece of pastry (you guessed it, that’s the “blanket”).

What is American version of pigs in a blanket?

US Version In the United States, the term “pigs in a blanket” often refers to hot dogs, or breakfast/link sausages wrapped in biscuit dough, pancake, or croissant dough and baked. The dough is sometimes homemade, but canned dough is most common.

What is the pig in traditional Christmas pigs in blankets?

What are pigs in blankets? Pigs in blankets are chipolata sausages wrapped in streaky bacon and roasted. They are traditionally eaten in the UK at Christmas alongside turkey, stuffing, roasted potatoes and vegetables, cranberry sauce and gravy.

What meat is pig in a blanket?

The traditional is a pork-based smoked sausage, or you can get the all-beef or turkey little smokies instead. Mustard: I always reach for Dijon Mustard. The flavor is bright, but also mild and refined.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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