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.
Why are they called pigs in a blanket?
In the U.S., pigs in a blanket are hot dogs or small sausages wrapped in dough. In the UK, the name usually refers to small sausages wrapped in bacon.
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:
- Ready in 20 Minutes. With just a few simple ingredients, these are one of our easiest last-minute dinners or appetizers.
- Kid Favorite. Hot dogs wrapped in buttery crescent dough are simple, familiar, and always a hit.
- Great for Parties. Make them full-size or mini for game days, birthdays, holidays, and get-togethers.
- Crescent Dough Makes Them Easy. Refrigerated dough wraps quickly and bakes up flaky and golden without any rising time.
- Egg Wash Makes Them Golden. A quick brush on top helps them brown beautifully and gives the toppings something to stick to.
Pigs in a Blanket Ingredients
- refrigerated crescent rolls ( 1 – 8 oz can): Wraps around the hot dogs. We like the flakiness of crescent dough, but other types of refrigerated dough can be used.
- 8 hot dogs (8): 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): 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. Try sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything seasoning, or a little coarse salt.
- 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. Place point-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Leave a little space between each one so the crescent dough has room to puff and brown.
BAKE. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is puffed and deep 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!!
How to Make Mini Pigs in a Blanket
Cut each crescent triangle into 3 smaller triangles. Place a cocktail sausage at the wide end of each piece, roll up, and place point-side down on the baking sheet. Bake until puffed and golden.
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.
- Keep the dough chilled. Crescent dough is easiest to handle when it is cold, so keep it refrigerated until you are ready to roll.
- 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 the hot dogs snugly but don’t stretch the dough too thin.
- Press sesame seeds or poppy seeds gently into the dough so they don’t fall off.
- Cheesy variation: Add a small strip or sprinkle of cheddar before rolling up the hot dog.
- Make-ahead tip: Assemble on the tray, cover, refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake when ready.
Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
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. Place point-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Leave a little space between each one so the crescent dough has room to puff and brown.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is puffed and deep 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
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!
Reheat them in the oven or air fryer until warmed through and crisp again. The microwave works in a pinch, but it will soften the crescent dough.
Yes. Freeze assembled, unbaked pigs in a blanket on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking. Baked leftovers can also be cooled completely and frozen, then reheated in the oven.
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This recipe was originally published March 2019.
I slit the hot dog 3/4 way trough and put a thick cover of cheese in the middle and then wrapped. Very yummy!
Ee are so glad you enjoyed them!
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!
How many minis would this recipe make?
Everything Bagel seasoning is a game changer!!
Kids super love these adorable pigs in a blanket! No one would want to miss a meal everytime we have these. Such a keeper!
These pigs in a blanket are such a fun and easy recipe! My family and I loved them, thank you!
oh my gosh, those little mini pigs in blankets are sooooo cuuuuute!! We’ll be trying those next time 😉
Hope you enjoy them!!
I used Johnsonville cheddar sausage dogs and caraway seeds, didn’t have sesame seeds, turned out awesome.
Sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing what you did!
Making tonight again yum..mm
I always add mashed potatoes before the roll and after the cheese. Scrumptious!
Yummy! That sounds tasty too!
Excellent!!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed them!
I was looking for a quick and easy recipe for using hot dogs and I stumbled across this recipe which looked pretty good for a change. I had not had pig’s in a blanket since I was a child and I thought I would try it, I am so glad I did! It was so easy to make and they tasted delicious, my husband loved them and so did my grand kids, the sesame seeds were a great addition. I always use all beef hot dogs and I did add a little garlic and onion powder with the egg wash (Garlic is pretty much a staple in our house) this is a great recipe and a really quick meal when you are in a hurry. P.S. I have used several of Lil Luna’s recipes before and they have all been a hit. So, I thank you Lil Luna for all your great recipes that you share!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! It’s one of my family’s favorites! Thanks so much for sharing what you did. Sounds delicious!
I’m making the hot dogs in a blanket for Fourth of July! Can’t wait to see how everyone likes them. Thanks for the share.
It’s funny how fast my family gobbled these up! I need to double the recipe next time!
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
Love these!! & my kids do too! Going to be making these more often!
We make these all the time!! The kids love it and we pair it with chili or something and let’s be honest, the adults love it too!!
These are so good! And so easy! My kids love making these! And they love eating them… 😀
We love these for a quick and easy lunch! So delicious and very tasty! My teens love helping make these. Definitely making these again!
Classic!! Thank you for an awesome recipe, these were the perfect post-school snack for the kiddos, they loved them!!
Hi! If I prep it the night before, do I brush the egg and water before baking it the next day? Or brush it before putting it in the refrigerator? Thanks!
I would brush the egg and water before baking it the next day. 🙂
WILL MAKE THIS …MAKING ME HUNGRY TY LIL’ LUNA
Let me know what you think! Enjoy!
These are great to make when all the neighborhood kids come over. They all love them! its funny how they like the little ones;)
Wow! there are some foods that take you right back to childhood. Pigs in a blanket are one of those. My oldest is 13 and ive never made them for my own kids. YOur recipe was perfect to use on a busY night and the kids loved them.
These make the perfect appetizer! So tasty!
We make these all the time!!! my family loves them!!!
So excited to find this recipe. I would get so excited when they served pigs in a blanket at school. Its always been a favorite. Now I can make them at home.
Who doesn’t love these??? We love adding cheese!
THis is one of my kids favorite meals! They are always excited when I make them.
Mt kids love these! These are always a crowd pleaser!
So fun to make and so tasty!
We love pigs in a blanket!! They are a fun alternative to plain hot dogs. Love the idea of sesame seeds on top!
Very good idea! i will make it myself for my wife
Thank you 🙂 Hope she likes it!!