This classic pigs in a blanket recipe is wonderful for getting kids involved in cooking. Once they help make these, they will be willing to eat them too.
They are the perfect party food, and they’re so easy to make. Just wrap little sausages in Crescent rolls, and bake them until they’re golden brown. Serve them with ketchup or mustard for dipping, and you’re good to go. Plus, this recipe is perfect for using up any leftover Crescent rolls that you might have. So give it a try. Your friends and family will love it.
Perfect Party Appetizer for Effortless Entertaining
Looking for an easy snack to serve on football Sundays or any game day, movie night, or Holiday gatherings? This is one of those budget-friendly mini bites recipes that your guests will devour. It is one of those simple hot dog recipes that everyone just seems to enjoy.
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Pigs in a Blanket are Still a Family Treat
While I do not have any young children in my home at the moment, my family still loves to eat these. I surprised my husband with these last week and he raved about how this was one of his favorite meals. Do I dare tell him that I was being lazy and just didn’t feel like fussing about the food? No matter, he was very happy.
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Easy Appetizer and Crowd Pleasing Snack
Place the pigs in a blanket on a pretty plate or a pretty cutting board; display on the snack table at a gathering. They are sure to be eaten quickly as they are a favorite for many. If you have never had a chance to try a pig in a blanket, please do so, I bet you will like it.
Easy Cooking ~ Perfect Recipe for Kids
Having child-friendly recipes to help your youngster get started in the kitchen make for fun bonding time. When my daughter was growing up, she loved to help me in the kitchen and a recipe like this is perfect. She enjoyed the eating part too and was so proud to be able to proclaim that she made them!
All you do is take mini cocktail wieners with crescent rolls. Wrap the dough around the wieners, place on a baking sheet and bake. It is so easy and the results are yummy.
Make this quick snack for an after school treat. It is the perfect size to take the edge off of being hungry while the family is waiting for dinner.
Recipe Options
This recipe has been around for decades and is often enjoyed for breakfast or brunch events. There are so many options of what kind of hot dogs to use and what to sneak inside these little gems before the dough strip is wrapped around the mini bites. You can vary the recipe to have the appetizer table full of options in no time.
Here are a few ideas to try that I have enjoyed at parties throughout the years.
Add a slice of cheese wrapped around the hot dog or purchase cheese hot dogs for a delicious twist.
Roll the crescent dough in sesame seeds or poppy seeds prior to baking for a pretty presentation.
If you like yours a bit sweet, roll the crescent dough in a bit of brown sugar first, for me, it takes this to a whole new level of flavor.
I have used cocktail wieners, little smokies, regular hot dogs cut in half, herby chicken sausage, spicy sausages, or breakfast sausages. Each option has a unique flavor. When I am entertaining, I sometimes will use a variety of meat as the filling. Meat appetizers are a great way to have your guest feeling full on a few bites.
This recipe uses crescent roll dough; however, if you happen to have biscuit dough or puff pastry, they would work really well too. If I were to use puff pastry, I would brush a bit of melted butter on top for even more flavor.
What Dipping Sauce to Serve with This Quick Appetizer?
Serve this snack with a side of Ketchup – perfect for dipping. Mustard is a must have option as the ketchup and mustard just seem to go together with this hearty appetizer.
- There is a homemade ranch dressing that just takes these to a whole new level.
- Honey mustard
- Yellow mustard
- Barbecue sauce
- Sriracha mayo sauce
- French or Western Salad Dressing
- Pizza sauce
When entertaining, I will have at least 3 or 4 dipping sauce options for my guests to serve themselves.
What to Serve with Pigs in a Blanket: 8 Party Favorites
Party appetizers that have meat in them are also perfect for feeding my family on a day when I want to relax too.
Baked Beans are a wonderful side dish to serve your family, yet perfect for a crowd too.
Whenever these deviled eggs appear at a party, they are the first thing to disappear.
In only 15 minutes you can enjoy this healthy corn fritter appetizer that will leave your mouth watering for more.
Maraschino cherry cheese dip will transform your party appetizers into a gourmet experience.
If you have 5 minutes, you can make this Light and refreshing dessert. Pink Fluff Salad.
It is an addictive blend of tricolor rotini pasta, cheese, onion. broccoli, and a delicious creamy cider coleslaw dressing. Cheddar broccoli salad is always welcomed at our family meals or a party.
Use a cake mix to whip up a batch of these cookies. Change up the flavor of cake mix for unique and pretty options for your guests.
I made these pecan pie bars ahead of time and the day of a party or when I have unexpected guests, I just take them out of the freezer, thaw on a plate and let my guests enjoy.
Prepare These Crescent Dogs Ahead of Time
It is so easy to make this ahead of time. Just get the got dogs wrapped in the dough and place on a cookie sheet. cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until you are ready to heat in the oven. I will do this the night before or a few hours before.
Bake these for 12-15 minutes and serve to your family or guests with the insides hot and the outside crisp and crunchy. However, once made, these can be left out at room temperature safely for 1-2 hours. So, they are an easy recipe and the perfect party snack for people that like to graze.
How Long Will Pigs in a Blanket Keep?
As long as they are stored in an airtight container, they are safe to eat up to 5 days. However, if you have already had the appetizers sitting out for your guests, then they should be used within 3 days.
Pigs in a Blanket
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 1 Container Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls
- 1 Package Hot Dogs
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Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by spraying it lightly with oil. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut the hot dogs in half. There are 10 Crescent Rolls in the container. This way, there is a 1/2 a hot dog for each triangle.
- Open the container of Crescent Rolls and pull apart the perforated triangles. Place on the baking sheet.
- Place a 1/2 a hot dog in each Crescent Roll triangle. Roll up the Crescent Roll around the hot dog starting with the wider end.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes. Until the rolls are golden brown.
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.