Homemade pigs in a blanket are the EASIEST dinner you’ll ever make! We make them for just about everything… game day, birthday parties, holiday appetizers, or even a quick dinner when the kids are starving.
Hot dogs wrapped in crescent dough bake up golden and buttery, and that simple egg wash plus sesame seeds makes them look a little extra with basically no effort. They’re prepped in ONLY 5 minutes and devoured even faster! Simple ingredients and steps make this a great last-minute idea for a meal with friends and family. It’s on the table, ready to go in only 20 minutes!
Our kids LOVE them, and we know yours will too! Serve them up with our Homemade French Fries, Mac and Cheese, or Pasta Salad for an easy dinner idea.
Why you’ll love them + Why they work:
- Beyond simple. The easy pigs in a blanket recipe takes minutes to put together and is so simple that even the kids can make them.
- For the masses. We love to make these for parties, BBQs, and even in addition to chili cook-offs – they’re perfect for a crowd!
- Crescent dough makes it foolproof. It wraps easily and bakes up flaky without any rising time.
- Egg wash improves browning. Brushing the tops helps them turn golden and hold toppings.
Pigs in a Blanket Ingredients
- refrigerated crescent rolls ( 1 – 8 oz can): The buttery, flaky dough that wraps around the hot dogs.
- 8 hot dogs (8): The savory center that makes this snack so satisfying. Use beef, turkey, or pork hot dogs, or try cheese-stuffed hot dogs, or more savory brats such as Johnsonville Jalapeno Cheddar Brats, Better Cheddar, or Smoked Brats.
- egg (1): An egg wash helps seal the edges and provides a crispier golden brown finish. It also helps the sesame seeds adhere to the top of the dough.
- water (1 tablespoon): Thins the egg wash for easy brushing.
- sesame seeds: Adds a little crunch and extra flavor on top. You can also use garlic butter, or bagel seasoning
- optional variations: Place a cooked bacon strip on top of the hot dog. Then roll up the crescent dough and bake as directed.
How to Make Pigs in a Blanket
PREP. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet and set aside.
ASSEMBLE. Separate 1 (8-ounce) can of crescent roll dough into triangles.
- Place one of the 8 hot dogs (patted dry) at the wide end of each triangle and roll up. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
EGG WASH. In a small bowl, combine 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush egg wash over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and press gently into rolls.
BAKE. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve the Pigs in a Blanket on their own or with one of your favorite dipping sauces like classic ketchup and mustard or Honey Mustard, BBQ Sauce, or Fry Sauce, and enjoy!!
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Use full-size or mini hot dogs depending on the occasion. This recipe works well for standard hot dogs and thicker brats like Johnsonville brats.
- Pat hot dogs dry before rolling so the dough sticks better.
- We like the flakiness of crescent dough, but other types of refrigerated dough can be used.
- Roll snugly but don’t stretch the dough too thin.
- Brush with egg wash for a beautiful golden shine.
- Press sesame seeds or poppy seeds gently into the dough so they don’t fall off.
- Bake until deep golden brown for the best texture.
- Make-ahead tip: assemble on the tray, cover, refrigerate up to 8 hours, then bake when ready.
- To make mini pigs in a blanket, check out our Hot Dog Nuggets recipe.
Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
- 8 hot dogs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside.
- Separate crescent dough into triangles.
- Place a hot dog at the wide end of each triangle and roll up. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the egg and water. Brush egg wash over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and press gently into rolls.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve on their own or with one of your favorite dipping sauces like classic ketchup and mustard or Honey Mustard, BBQ Sauce, or Fry Sauce.
Notes
- We like the flakiness of crescent dough, but other types of refrigerated dough can be used.
- This recipe works well for standard hot dogs as well as thicker brats like Johnsonville.
- To make mini pigs in a blanket, check out our Hot Dog Nuggets recipe.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Roll the crescent dough around the hot dogs and put them onto a baking sheet. Wrap with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
Place leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, bake at 350°F for 4-5 minutes or until warm throughout!
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This recipe was originally published March 2019.
I loved these. Instead of buying separate lil Smokey’s, I just cut them in half.
I loved these!
Cutting them in half is such a great and easy shortcut, thanks for sharing!
I made the pigs in blanket for a quick get together .Everyone enjoyed it ..Made the nuggets. Easy finger food😉
I made these in the air fryer instead. So easy and yummy!