The Best Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

Crispy on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside, these simple cocktail sausages wrapped in crescent dough need only three ingredients to become the best pigs in blankets ever! You’ll love how easy these are to make.

For even more hot dog recipes that feed a crowd, be sure to try our Chili Cheese Dog Casserole, Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs, and Corn Dog Muffins.

I was completely shocked when my husband told me had never tried nor heard of Pigs In A Blanket before! My mom used to make these classic finger foods ALL THE TIME, I just thought every home in America had them!

What are Pigs in a Blanket?

These mini sausages wrapped in biscuits are a simple weeknight meal, but they’re also perfect for tailgating and holiday parties. They’re an easy, convenient treat that will feed a crowd!

Why are they called “Pigs in a blanket”?

The sausage (pigs) wrapped in dough (blankets) was the kid-friendly name given to these fun finger foods when first published in the 1950s in a cookbook for kids.

Can you use hot dogs for Pigs in a Blanket?

Yes! That’s how my mom always made them, and it’s how we make our Mummy Dogs each Halloween!

How long do you cook Pigs in a Blanket?

Pigs in a blanket can be ready to be eaten in about 30 minutes! You’ll need 15 minutes to prep them and 15 minutes of oven time.

Pigs in a Blanket Fancy Variations –

My mom never added anything else to her Pigs in a Blanket and they were still delicious! If you’re feeling fancy, brush the raw dough with an egg wash or melted butter and add any of the following:

• rosemary
• coarse salt
• shredded cheese – Cheddar cheese, Mozarella, Pepper Jack or American cheese are delicious
• sesame seeds
• poppy seeds
• chopped basil
• Everything Bagel seasoning
• Italian seasoning
• bread crumbs

You can also stuff your sausage with a slice of cheese, pickle, or jalapeño before wrapping the sausage in the dough.

My oldest son hates hot dogs, so when I make these for my family I’ll skip the sausage in a few of them and wrap the dough around some shredded cheese. He loves them!

How To Make Pigs In A Blanket

INGREDIENTS –

• MEAT – you can use beef or pork hot dogs cut into thirds, or you can use Little Smokies Cocktail sausages
• DOUGH – I like the buttery flakiness of crescent roll dough, but you can use any refrigerated biscuit dough cut in half, or puff pastry cut down small enough to wrap around your hot dogs.
• OPTIONAL SEASONINGS –
  • rosemary
  • coarse salt
  • shredded Cheddar cheese
  • sesame seeds
  • poppy seeds
  • basil
  • Everything Bagel seasoning
  • Italian seasoning
  • bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS –

PREP. Preheat the oven to 375. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

CUT. Unroll the can of the dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle into 3 narrow triangles.

TIP: Refrigerated dough is easier to work with when chilled, so work fast for best results, or make in bathes, chilling the dough until you’re ready to use it.

PAT. Dry your sausages by patting them gently with a napkin or paper towel.

ROLL. Place 1 sausage at the wide end of each triangle and roll them towards the small point of the triangle. Place the wrapped sausages on your prepared baking sheets with a couple of inches of space between each one so they don’t bump into each other.

BRUSH. You can bake these as-is, or you can brush them with a raw egg or melted butter and sprinkle them with your favorite seasoning.

BAKE. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.

SERVE. Remove from the baking sheet and serve warm with ketchup, mustard, bbq sauce, honey mustard, or your favorite dipping sauces.

To Make Ahead: Assemble as directed and place Pigs in a Blanket on prepared cookie sheets. Cover raw piggies with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake. Remove plastic wrap and bake as directed.

To Freeze Ahead: Assemble and bake Pigs in a Blanket as directed. Cool completely, then place them in plastic freezer bags. Lay flat in the freezer for up to 3 months. To Reheat, place frozen dogs on prepared cookie sheets and loosely cover with foil. Bake at 325°F for 14 to 16 minutes or until heated through. 

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Pigs In A Blanket

Servings: 24 wrapped dogs

Crispy on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside, these simple cocktail sausages wrapped in crescent dough need only three ingredients to become the best pigs in blankets ever! You’ll love how easy these are to make.

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 8oz tube refrigerated crescent rolls
• 24 Lil Smokies Cocktail Sausages
• 1 egg, optional
• Everything Bagel Seasoning, optional

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Unroll the can of the dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle into 3 narrow triangles.
  
• Dry your sausages by patting them gently with a napkin or paper towel.
  
• Place 1 sausage at the wide end of each triangle and roll them towards the small point of the triangle. Place the wrapped sausages on your prepared baking sheets.
  
• Optional – Brush with egg wash or melted butter and sprinkle with the desired toppings.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
• Remove from the baking sheet and serve warm with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauces.
  

Nutrition

Serving: 1 pig · Calories: 30 kcal · Carbohydrates: 0.2 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 3 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g · Trans Fat: 0.001 g · Cholesterol: 13 mg · Sodium: 95 mg · Potassium: 18 mg · Sugar: 0.1 g · Vitamin A: 10 IU · Calcium: 2 mg · Iron: 0.1 mg

Other Notes

Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 3 ingredients, 30 minutes or less, beef, hot dogs, party, pork, sausage