Pigs in a Blanket are hotdogs wrapped in warm, baked buttery pastry. They are one of the easiest comfort and party foods to make using a variety of cheese, refrigerated crescent rolls, and everything bagel spice.
Loveable and Fun Pigs in a Blanket
Pigs in a blanket are a classic, easy appetizer that everyone loves. Follow these simple steps to create the perfect pigs in a blanket for any occasion. You can whip up a batch of these delicious lunch and snack party dogs in minutes. They are perfect for Super Bowl Sunday, movie night, kids’ parties, and cocktail parties. I love to serve the mini dogs as appetizers at my parties with hot shrimp dip, easy taco dip, and potato skins. They are so easy that even the kids can help with rolling them.
Recipe Tips
- You can find crescent roll dough in the refrigerator section of your local grocery store. You can also make these with puff pastry, but you must cut it into triangles.
- For fun, mix up the cheeses. I used cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese, but you could use provolone, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, sharp cheddar, or American cheese.
- Lil smokies come in different count packages depending on the brand. Some are 42, 40, and 35 count; therefore, you might have extra crescent dough. If you track it as you move along, you can cut the last few rolls in half instead of thirds and roll the remaining mini dogs up in them.
- These can be prepped up to 2 hours in advance, placed on parchment-covered baking sheets, tightly covered with plastic wrap, and put in the refrigerator.
Mini Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 packages crescent roll dough see notes
- 1 package mini hotdogs also known as lil smokies see notes
- 2-3 slices cheese cheddar, Pepper Jack, provolone, American, Monterey Jack or Colby Jack
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pat the hotdogs dry. Cut a slit in the hotdogs that you want to add cheese to. The slit should be fairly deep but not go through to the bottom. Add a small sliver of cheese.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, divide each crescent roll into thirds, making three long, thin triangles. Place one mini dog on the widest part of each triangle and roll up towards the point. Place on prepared baking sheets seam side down.
- Beat the egg and water together thoroughly. Lightly brush over the crescent roll portion of the pigs in a blanket being careful not to let it puddle up around them. If desired. sprinkle with everything bagel spice.
- Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- You can find crescent roll dough in the refrigerator section of your local grocery store. You can also make these with puff pastry, but you must cut it into triangles.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until warm.
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Claudia Lamascolo
We could never get my grandson to eat meat until I made these and now he is addicted and asks for them everytime he comes over and he is only 6!
Devy
One can never get enough with these pigs in a blanket. Such a delight to have as a snack. THank you.
Maria
These look amazing! Perfect appetizers!
Alisa Infanti
These have been a favourite since I was a kid and this recipe turned out amazing!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
I love pigs in a blanket especially at this time of year – so tasty and so comforting and something the whole family loves!
Patricia
What a fun treat for this time of the year, especially! I love snacks like this when my family is watching movies or playing games. So fun and easy to snack on!
Brenda
Love this upgrade with sliced cheese, crescent pastry and the everything bagel seasoning sprinkle!!I will never go back to the ready made frozen counterparts again!!
Alex
This was my favorite summer vacation lunch that my mom made for me! So easy and delicious.
Erin
I haven’t had these since I was a kid but LOVED them! I can’t have pork these days so need to think of a good sub because I need these in my life again.
Kimberly
So fun, my kids are going to love making and eating these!
LAUREN KELLY
These are always a huge crowd pleaser! LOVE them!
Matt Taylor
A classic appetizer, this one is such a great recipe, and so simple to make. 🙂
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
I can’t wait to try these! They are incredibly delicious!
katerina @ diethood.com
Oh my, these pigs in a blanket look amazing!!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
These Pigs in a Blanket are sound delicious! Dangerously good…
Sara Welch
Gave these a try for dinner and they were a hit all around the table! So easy and delicious; easily a new family favorite recipe!
Amanda
These were fantastic, my whole family ate every bite and asked for more!