Mini Hot Dog Crescent Rolls (2 Ingredients!)
These mini hot dog crescent rolls are a 2-ingredient classic! Made with Lil Smokies and refrigerated crescent dough, they’re the easiest party appetizer or kid-friendly snack.
Servings: 10
Calories: 215Kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package Lil Smokies mini sausages (cocktail wieners) mini hot dogs | cocktail sized weiners
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
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
These mini hot dog crescent rolls are best served fresh from the oven, but they do store and reheat well if you have leftovers.
How to Store:
Once the pigs in a blanket have cooled to room temperature, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll stay fresh for about 3 days. How to Reheat:
To bring back that just-baked crispness, skip the microwave and use one of these methods:
Once the pigs in a blanket have cooled to room temperature, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll stay fresh for about 3 days. How to Reheat:
To bring back that just-baked crispness, skip the microwave and use one of these methods:
- Oven: Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 6–8 minutes until warmed through.
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Air Fryer: Reheat at 325°F for 3–5 minutes. This method brings back the flaky texture and works especially well if they were refrigerated
Tips for the Best Mini Crescent Dogs
- Keep the dough cold – Warm dough is harder to handle and can tear. Work in small batches if needed.
- Use dry sausages – Pat Lil Smokies dry with a paper towel so the dough sticks better and bakes evenly.
- Try everything bagel seasoning – Before baking, brush the tops lightly with egg wash and sprinkle with seasoning for extra flavor.
- Add cheese – Tuck a small piece of cheddar or American cheese inside with the hot dog for an oozy surprise!
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
Serving: 3g | Calories: 215Kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 78mg | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg