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Both kids and adults will love these quick and simple pigs in a blanket recipe. This nostalgic meal is on the table in 20 minutes and loved by all!
kid-approved dinner!
Homemade pigs in a blanket are the EASIEST dinner you’ll ever make!
The crescent dough makes these quick to put together! 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 be devoured, 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 WE LOVE IT:
- Great anytime! Not only are they great for dinner, but they also make a tasty after-school snack for kids to grab and eat when they run through the door (just like our Corn Dog Muffins).
- 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!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
ASSEMBLE TIME: 15 minutes
- 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls – We like the flakiness of crescent dough, but you can use any type of biscuit dough.
- 8 hot dogs – 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.
- 1 egg – 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.
- 1 tablespoon water
- sesame seeds – or use garlic butter, or bagel seasoning
- optional- Place the cooked bacon strip on top of the hot dog. Then roll up the crescent dough and bake as directed.
How Many to MAke?
Plan for about 1-2 per person. If making mini pigs in a blanket, plan for about 4-6 per person.
How to Make Pigs in a Blanket
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet and set aside.
- ASSEMBLE. Separate 1 (8-ounce) can crescent 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 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!!
Make them mini
Serve mini pigs in a blanket as appetizers or sides.
- Cut crescent roll dough into 1½-inch squares.
- Wrap little smokies or cut pieces of hot dog in the dough, brush with egg wash, and cook for about 12 minutes at 375°F
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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 degrees 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 egg and water. Brush egg wash over 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, and enjoy!!
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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!
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!