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Pigs in a blanket is a classic party snack made with cocktail wieners wrapped in crescent dough, which are baked to golden brown perfection. An easy appetizer option that can be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.

Whenever I’m entertaining I put out a variety of finger foods including beef lettuce wraps, caramel popcorn, sausage cheese balls, baked chicken wings and these traditional pigs in a blanket. Everyone always goes crazy for these savory bites! If you’re feeding adults, this is the perfect snack to accompany some fun and festive jello shots.

A plate of pigs in a blanket served with ketchup.

You can NEVER go wrong with pigs in a blanket – it’s a hearty, savory appetizer that’s ultra popular for good reason! These little hot dog bites also happen to be super easy to make, and contain just a handful of ingredients. Looking for a main course option with similar flavors? Check out my recipe for bagel dogs!

Pigs in a Blanket Ingredients

For this recipe, you will need cocktail wieners (mini hot dogs), crescent roll dough, butter and sesame or poppy seeds (seeds are optional!). You can also garnish with a little fresh parsley if desired.

How do You Make Pigs in a Blanket?

Spread out the crescent dough and cut along the perforations into triangles. From there, cut each triangle into three strips. Wrap each hot dog in a strip of dough. The finishing touch is a little melted butter and an optional sprinkle of sesame or poppy seeds. Bake the pigs until golden brown, then serve and enjoy.

Strips of crescent dough on a sheet pan.

Tips For The Perfect Appetizer

  • You can use any type of miniature sausage for this recipe. I’ve done it with hot dogs, little smokies and chicken apple sausages, all with great results.
  • Can’t find mini hot dogs? Try using larger hot dogs that are cut into 4 or 5 pieces.
  • This appetizer can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the fridge for 2 hours before you bake them.
  • While I like to add a sprinkle of sesame or poppy seeds to my rolls, you can also bake them plain, or add other toppings such as everything bagel seasoning.

Quick Tip

Biscuit dough may be substituted for crescent dough if desired. That being said, I find it a little harder to work with because it’s thicker and not pre-cut into triangles.

Hot dogs being rolled up in dough.

Recipe FAQs

Why is it called pigs in a blanket?

Pigs in a blanket got its name because the pork hot dogs represent the pigs, and they’re wrapped in a blanket of dough. The term pigs in a blanket really refers to any sausage or hot dog that has a coating, whether it’s dough, cabbage leaves, or any other variation.

Can you freeze pigs in a blanket?

Pigs in a blanket stay fresh in the freezer for up 2 months. Place the baked pigs in an airtight container or freezer bag. Bake the frozen appetizers at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until warmed through. You can also store this snack in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Are pigs in a blanket good the next day?

Pigs in a blanket will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Simply reheat them in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 7-8 minutes or until warmed through.

Mini hot dogs wrapped in crescent dough and topped with seeds.

Flavor Variations

While this recipe is great as-is, you can change up the flavors to suit your tastes.

  • Cheese Dogs: You can cut a slit into each hot dog and place a little slice of cheese inside before wrapping them with dough. Another option would be to leave the hot dogs intact and instead sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the dough wrapped wieners before they go into the oven.
  • Dipping Sauce: While ketchup is a classic pairing with this recipe, some other great options include honey mustard sauce, ranch dressing, fry sauce or homemade BBQ sauce.
A sheet pan of pigs in a blanket, garnished with parsley and served with ketchup.

Every time I host a party or attend a potluck, a make a big batch of these hot dog bites. No one can resist them, both adults and kids alike!

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Pigs in a blanket is a classic party snack made with cocktail wieners wrapped in crescent dough, which are baked to golden brown perfection. An easy appetizer option that can be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

  • Line two sheet pans with foil and coat with cooking spray.

  • Unroll the cans of crescent roll dough and separate the dough into 16 triangles.

  • Cut each dough triangle into thirds, lengthwise.

  • Place a wiener at the thickest end of the triangle. Start at that end and roll up each wiener.

  • Repeat with remaining dough and wieners. Place the pigs in a blanket on the baking sheets.

  • Brush the butter over the tops of the pigs and add any toppings if desired.

  • Bake each tray for 13-15 minutes or until dough is golden brown. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

  1. You can use any type of miniature sausage for this recipe – I’ve done it with hot dogs, little smokies and chicken apple sausages, all with great results.
  2. Can’t find mini hot dogs? You can also use larger hot dogs that are cut into 4 or 5 pieces.

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

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