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Quick and Easy Pigs in a Blanket
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It doesn't take much to get these pigs all cozy and tucked in. Crescent roll dough does the trick. To change things up, try switching between regular hot dogs and more gourmet sausage varieties.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
8 reviews
ingredients
1 package (8 count size) hot dogs or smoked sausage links
1 can (8 count size) refrigerated crescent roll dough
directions
Preheat the oven 400 degrees F.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it along the perforations to form individual triangles. Place a hot dog on the wide end of each triangle and roll up the dough around it like a crescent roll, pressing the point of the short end to seal the dough. Place the pigs in a blanket on an ungreased baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
Serve the pigs in a blanket immediately with ketchup, mustard, or cheese sauce for dipping.
recipe tips
Make them miniature
Slice hot dogs in half. Slice the crescent roll dough pieces in half to form two long triangles and proceed with the recipe. You can also use "lit'l smokies". Instead of separating the dough into triangles, press the perforations together to form a dough sheet. Cut the dough into thin strips and wrap the lit'l smokies in the dough.
How to store and reaheat pigs in a blanket
Store the baked pigs in a blanket in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat them, place them on a baking sheet or sheet of aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through.
common recipe questions
Can you freeze pigs in a blanket?
Yes, you can bake the pigs in a blanket, let them cool, and then freeze them. Or, assemble them and freeze them unbaked. To freeze them, place on a waxed paper lined plate or tray and freeze until solid, then transfer to an airtight container. They can be frozen for up to 1 month. For best results, thaw the frozen pigs in a blanket before reheating but they can also be baked from frozen by reducing the oven temperature 25 degrees and extending the cooking time as needed.
Why are they called pigs in a blanket?
If you think about it, it seems kind of obvious, doesn't it? The "pigs" are the hot dog or sausage (usually made from pork) and they are wrapped in the dough "blanket". The concept dates back for centuries when people would wrap meat in a dough or bread to make an easy to transport meal while working or traveling. The first recipe in print for pigs in a blanket appeared in the 1950s. Some people also refer to cabbage rolls as pigs in a blanket but that is the less commonly referred to form.
Can these be made in an air fryer?
Yes, assemble the hot dogs and crescent rolls as directed in the recipe. Air fry at 350 degrees for 6 minutes or until golden brown.
nutrition data
20 calories, 1 grams fat, 1 grams carbohydrates, 1 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium.
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reviews & comments
September 6, 2022
I used the suggestion by CHEFTIM and added some cheese inside with the hot dog and omg delicious!!!!
June 10, 2022
I love these. I make mini crescent dogs using cocktail sausages instead of full size hot dogs. I also sometimes add cheese and/or sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds. Yummy snack for grown ups and kids!
August 13, 2014
Have hot dogs but are short on hot dog buns? Have that biscuit/crescent dough in the refrigerator? Here's a recipe that makes kids and kids at heart happy for dinner.
June 23, 2014
This is such a quick and easy meal for kiddos. They can help in the preparation of these wonderful little "piggies". Adults can slice the dogs almost through and cheese slices can be laid inside before wrapping. Dough can be spread with spicy or plain mustard for added flavor. Toothpicks can be used to ensure they hold together through the baking and serving process. Serve with a side of mac 'n cheese and those little ones will be smiling ear to ear.
December 17, 2013
Pigs in a blanket is classic!
July 30, 2013
My kids love these. Serve them with honey mustard for dipping. I cut the hotdogs smaller and cut the crescent rolls in half to make smaller triangles.
February 16, 2006
Pigs in a blanket is the breakfast incarnation with sausage wrapped in something probably more like pancake batter or something.
December 20, 2005
This was a great and easy recipe. Thanks!!!