Pigs in a blanket (aka mini crescent dogs) are always a favorite appetizer or snack when there is a group of people getting together. This is what I like bringing whenever I know there are a bunch of kids coming. It has happened that the adults have eaten all of these before the kids get to them!!
What are Pigs in a Blanket?
They are a really easy snack/appetizer made with little hot dogs (I buy Lil Smokies) wrapped in Crescent Roll dough. These mini crescent dogs are very popular with kids because they are an easy snack to grab and most kids love hot dogs! Everyone loves eating them because they are essentially preassembled mini hot dogs. Just dip in your choice of ketchup and mustard and you are ready to enjoy! I also have a recipe for full-sized hot dogs and crescent rolls for you!
Ingredients
Package of Lil Smokies (mini hot dogs - usually found near the hotdogs in the grocery store)
Tube of Crescent Rolls (I have tried generic crescent rolls, and they work fine!)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F
Step 1
Dry the lil Smokies with a paper towel. They tend to be in some liquid in the package. If they aren't dry, the crescent rolls don't stick well.
Step 2
Unroll the Crescent Roll dough
Cut long triangles. Some will be different sizes or shapes, but that's ok. Just make sure you have enough to go around the mini hot dogs a couple of times.
Wrap the little weiners, starting with the wide side of the triangle.
Repeat ... many times!
Using your non-stick liner (Silpat or similar) is a good idea for these! Parchment paper is a good alternative.
Step 3
Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, watching carefully for when they are nicely browned.
Can you double the recipe?
Yes! And you should. I usually do. And, I never bring any back home. Normally, I serve them in a big warm casserole dish. But lately, I've put them on a tray so it's easier for people to grab a couple without touching the others. You can also put toothpicks in each so people can serve themselves that way. Makes them look more fancy too!
Serving Tip
When you bring these to a get-together, be kind to the host and bring some ketchup and mustard, too! Some kiddos really like their condiments with these. Other kids just like to grab a couple and are munching on them as they join their friends.
FAQs
Up your dipping sauces! Use dijon mustard, a honey mustard sauce or your favorite BBQ sauce. Adults love these too!
Technically, yes you can. But you will have to adjust the cooking time. Also, most sausages are much larger. If you'd like to experiment, breakfast sausages cut in ½ would be delicious served as a breakfast side!
Pigs In a Blanket | Mini hotdogs in cresent rolls
Ingredients
- 1 package lil Smokies mini hot dogs | cocktail sized weiners
- 1 package Crescent Rolls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Faherneight
- Dry the lil Smokies with a paper towel. They tend to be in some liquid in the package.
- Unroll the Crescent Roll dough
- Cut long triangles
- Bake 13 to 15 minutes, watching carefully for when they are nicely browned.
- Serve in a prewarmed glass bowl or on a tray. Provide ketchup and mustard for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
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