Pigs In A Blanket Recipe
This Pigs in a Blanket Recipe is the perfect bite-sized appetizer for holidays, game days, or any gathering. They are simple, nostalgic, crowd-pleasing, and always disappear fast.
Pigs in a Blanket with crescent rolls are a quick and foolproof way to get an appetizer on the table fast. They are inexpensive, easy to make, and loved by kids and adults. Add them to your dinner menu, and you’ve got a recipe that’s always a hit.
If you love easy appetizers, be sure to give these a try: Brie Cranberry Puff Pastry, Jelly and Chili Sauce Meatballs, and Little Smokies wrapped in Bacon.
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💗 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: You’ll only need three ingredients to make this recipe.
- Quick and Easy: Ready to bake in minutes with very little prep.
- Perfect for Parties: These mini pigs in a blanket are ideal for game days, holidays, gatherings of any kind, or snacking.
- Kid-Friendly: Little ones love to help roll these up and to eat.
- Customizable: Add cheese or fun toppings for endless variations.
🛒 Ingredients Needed
This recipe uses three everyday ingredients you can find anywhere.
- Crescent Rolls: You’ll only need one can of Pillsbury crescent rolls sliced into smaller triangles (or any brand you prefer).
- Cocktail Sausages: These little smokies in a blanket are irresistible.
- Butter: Brushing the tops of the crescent rolls with melted butter browns them nicely and adds a buttery flavor.
📖 Recipe Variations
- Add some cheddar for cheddar-stuffed pigs-in-a-blanket.
- Use puff pastry instead of crescent dough.
- Brush with honey butter for a sweet touch.
- Season the tops of the crescents before baking with garlic powder, parmesan, or sesame seeds for added flavor.
🔪 Pigs In A Blanket Recipe
Step 1: Preheat the Oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Roll out the Dough. Roll out the crescent roll dough and press the seams together.
Step 3: Cut into Triangles. Using a knife or a pizza cutter, cut three lines through the dough to divide it into four equal parts (see the photo). Then cut triangles into each part. They do not have to be perfect. You should end up with 32 triangles.
Step 4: Roll them Up. Place a cocktail weenie on the larger end of the triangle and roll it up. Repeat until you run out of dough.
Step 5: Place on a Baking Sheet. Place on the baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
Step 6: Brush with Butter. Brush the tops of each one with butter.
Step 7: Bake. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Step 8: Serve. Serve on a platter with your favorite dips.
💭 Pro Tips
- Keep the crescent roll dough cold so it’s easier to cut and work with.
- Brush with butter for added flavor.
- Make a double batch because they disappear fast.
🧺 How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
It’s very rare for me to have any of these little appetizers left after a gathering. But if you do, here are some tips for storing and reheating leftovers.
- Refrigerator: Store all leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- To Reheat: Place in a 350-degree oven for 5-7 minutes, or in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, until warm.
❔ Recipe FAQs
Yes. You might use puff pastry, biscuit dough, or pizza dough.
Yes. You can make this appetizer up to a day in advance. Assemble, cover, and refrigerate. Bake when ready.
Absolutely. Just cut the hot dog weiners into thirds and wrap as directed. You’ll need to cut the dough into bigger triangles if using hot dogs.
Place the cooked appetizers in a slow cooker on a warm setting until serving.
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👩🏻🍳 Recipe
Pigs In A Blanket Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz.) can Crescent Rolls
- 14 ounce Cocktail Sausages smoked sausages or little smokies
- 1 tablespoon Butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the Dough. Roll out the crescent roll dough and press the seams together.
- Cut into Triangles. Using a knife or a pizza cutter, cut three lines through the dough to divide it into four equal parts (see the photo). Then cut triangles into each part. They do not have to be perfect. You should end up with 32 triangles.
- Roll them Up. Place a cocktail weenie on the larger end of the triangle and roll it up. Repeat until you run out of dough.
- Place on a Baking Sheet. Place on the baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
- Brush with Butter. Brush the tops of each one with butter.
- Bake. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve. Serve on a platter with your favorite dips.
Notes
- Keep the crescent roll dough cold so it’s easier to cut and work with.
- Brush with butter for added flavor.
- Make a double batch because they disappear fast.
- You can make these pigs in a blanket up to a day in advance. Assemble, cover, and refrigerate. Bake when ready.
- To keep warm: Place the cooked pigs in a blanket in a slow cooker on a warm setting until serving.
These pigs in a blanket were so easy to make and absolutely delicious! The crescent rolls baked up perfectly golden and buttery, and they were gone in minutes at our gathering. This is definitely a go-to appetizer recipe I’ll be making again.