Pigs In A Blanket

These Pigs In A Blanket are a classic appetizer or snack that everyone can enjoy! Delicious, warm, bite-sized cocktail smokies, wrapped in a tender, flaky dough.

Let’s be honest, we all love a good appetizer or snack, whether it’s at a party, game day, or even just a Wednesday night. Pigs in a blanket are satisfying no matter what! This recipe will become one of your favourites when you find out how simple they are to make, and especially how delicious they are to enjoy.

What Are Pigs in a Blanket?

Sounds funny, doesn’t it? The term “pigs in a blanket” typically refers to hot dogs, in this case mini cocktail smokies, wrapped in dough. There are a variety of different ways you can make these, some may include using Vienna sausages, cocktail sausages, breakfast/link sausages or classic hotdogs baked inside some type of dough; usually biscuit dough or croissant dough.

Mini hot dogs are NOT just for kids – these pigs in a blanket are the perfect bite-sized snack/appetizer for anyone!

Ingredients

This recipe only requires a few ingredients, so easy! – keep scrolling down to the recipe card for full ingredient amounts and instructions, or click the Jump To Recipe button at the top.

• Mini Cocktail Smokies – Can be replaced by Vienna sausage, link sausage, hotdog etc. You can even use regular sized smokies and cut cut them in half or thirds.
• Pillsbury Crescent Rolls – You can use any type of dough, I find this to be the most simple.
• Egg – Beaten for egg wash.
• Sesame/Poppy Seeds – Optional.
• Coarse Salt – To taste, also optional.

How to Make Pigs in a Blanket

These little pigs are SO simple to make!

1. Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the dough: Open both cans of crescent rolls (do not roll them out). Cut into 1 inch strips and unroll, then cut into 4 pieces.
3. Wrap the smokies: Wrap each smokie in dough and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each roll with egg wash and top with salt, sesame seeds and/or poppy seeds.
4. Bake: Transfer to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Serve warm with mustard or ketchup.

Can I Make My Own Dough?

If you want to amplify your pigs in a blanket experience and go ALL out – you can absolutely make your own dough for these. Whether you want to try your hand at making dough or you are an experienced dough maker my Best Ever Dinner Crescents recipe could be of use! It will take a while longer if you want to make your own dough, but who am I to stop you!?

Make Ahead

Almost anything you make with puff pastry, unless it has a soggy filling – you can make in advance and store in the fridge! If you are storing them longer than overnight – you can make them, freeze on trays and then store in freezer bags for up to a month! Easy snacks ready to be baked and served hot at anytime! No need to let them thaw before baking, just allow for a slightly longer baking time.

How to Store Leftovers

All leftovers should be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in foil/cling wrap (tightly) in the fridge for up to a week! Again, you can freeze these little pigs for up to a month if you want to keep them longer!

You can heat refrigerated pigs in a blanket by microwaving them, placing them in a crockpot on warm for 20-30 minutes, or you can reheat them in the oven.  If using the oven, place them on a baking sheet at 350° and bake for 8-10 minutes.

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