Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a Blanket are a great lunch, dinner, or party appetizer!

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 ALL THE TIME, I just thought every home in America had them… I guess not! For those of you who haven’t had them either, you’re in for a special, easy, convenient meal or party food! Here’s how to make it:

How To Make Pigs In A Blanket

INGREDIENTS: 

• hot dogs
• refrigerated biscuit dough (I’ve used regular, flaky & crescent rolls and they are all fantastic! Use whatever you prefer!)
• shredded cheddar cheese, optional

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
2. Cut hot dogs into thirds and cut biscuits in half.
3. Center 1 hot dog on a biscuit and wrap the sides up around the dog, pinching in the center to secure. (If you’re using croissants, place the hot dog at the thick end of triangle and roll it towards the small point of the triangle.)
4. Place the wrapped hot dogs on baking sheet with the seam side down.
5. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
6. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuit are golden brown and cooked through.
7. Serve with ketchup and mustard for dipping and that’s it!

Enjoy!

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Pigs In A Blanket Recipe

Pigs in a blanked are a classic appetizer everyone loves!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword 3 ingredients, 30 minutes or less, hot dogs, party

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Servings 24 servings

Calories 94 kcal

Ingredients

• 4 hot dogs
• 1 ca refrigerated biscuit dough I've used regular, flaky & crescent rolls and they are all fantastic! Use whatever you prefer!
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
2. Cut hot dogs into thirds and cut biscuits in half.
3. Center 1 hot dog on a biscuit and wrap the sides up around the dog, pinching in the center to secure. (If you're using croissants, place the hot dog at the thick end of triangle and roll it towards the small point of the triangle.)
4. Place the wrapped hot dogs on baking sheet with the seam side down.
5. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
6. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuit are golden brown and cooked through.
7. Serve with ketchup and mustard for dipping and that's it!

Nutrition Facts

Pigs In A Blanket Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 piece)

Calories 94 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 5mg2%

Sodium 240mg10%

Potassium 54mg2%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 12IU0%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

VARIATIONS:

My oldest son hates hot dogs, so I made several that were just cheese inside a biscuit and they are delicious!!!

Another variation to the basic pigs in a blanket recipe are these Chili Cheese Dogs in Beach Blankets:

Full hot dogs, smothered in chili and cheese, wrapped in pizza dough – YUM!

Get the recipe for those delicious dogs HERE.

AND for 10 more of our favorite Chili Dog recipes, click HERE.

This post originally published on Somewhat Simple in August 2009.