Pigs in a Blanket are hotdogs wrapped in warm, baked buttery pastry. They are one of the easiest comfort and party foods to make, using a variety of cheese, refrigerated crescent rolls, and everything bagel spice.
Pigs in a blanket are a classic, easy appetizer that everyone loves. Follow these simple steps to create the perfect pigs in a blanket for any occasion. You can whip up a batch of these delicious lunch and snack party dogs in minutes.
They are perfect for Super Bowl Sunday, movie night, kid’s parties, and cocktail parties. I love to serve the mini dogs as appetizers at my parties with hot shrimp dip, easy taco dip, and potato skins. They are so easy that even the kids can help with rolling them.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Crescent roll dough: You can find crescent roll dough in the refrigerator section of your local grocery store. Puff pastry can also be used, but you must cut it into triangles.
- Mini hotdogs: Little smokies are available in several flavors, including beef, chicken and pork, turkey, and Polish smoked sausage. Our favorite is the chicken and pork, but they all taste good in this recipe.
- Sliced cheese: cheddar, Pepper Jack, provolone, American, Monterey Jack or Colby Jack
- Everything bagel seasoning: You can substitute flaky salt, coarsely ground black pepper, or sesame seeds.
How to Make Pigs In a Blanket
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Cut a slit in the hotdogs and add the cheese. The slit should be pretty deep but not go through to the bottom.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, divide each crescent roll into thirds, making three long, thin triangles. Place one mini dog on the widest part of each triangle and roll up towards the point. Place on prepared baking sheets seam side down.
Beat the egg and water together thoroughly. Lightly brush the mixture over the crescent roll portion of the pigs in a blanket, being careful not to let it puddle around them. Sprinkle with everything bagel spice.
Preparation Tips
- For fun, mix up the cheeses. I used cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese, but you could use provolone, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, sharp cheddar, or American cheese.
- Lil smokies come in packages of different counts, depending on the brand. Some are 42, 40, and 35 counts, so you might have extra crescent dough. If you track your progress, you can cut the last few rolls in half instead of thirds and roll the remaining mini dogs in them.
- These can be prepped up to 2 hours in advance, placed on parchment-covered baking sheets, tightly covered with plastic wrap, and put in the refrigerator.
- These treats are best enjoyed promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but use a full crescent roll for each hotdog, and the cooking time will increase by a couple of minutes.
Yes, but you must cut the puff pastry into triangles using a pizza cutter. It is also best, if using puff pastry to bake them promptly after being rolled.
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Mini Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 packages crescent roll dough see notes
- 1 package mini hotdogs also known as lil smokies see notes
- 2-3 slices cheese cheddar, Pepper Jack, provolone, American, Monterey Jack or Colby Jack
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pat the hotdogs dry. Cut a slit in the hotdogs that you want to add cheese to. The slit should be fairly deep but not go through to the bottom. Add a small sliver of cheese.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, divide each crescent roll into thirds, making three long, thin triangles. Place one mini dog on the widest part of each triangle and roll up towards the point. Place on prepared baking sheets seam side down.
- Beat the egg and water together thoroughly. Lightly brush over the crescent roll portion of the pigs in a blanket being careful not to let it puddle up around them. If desired. sprinkle with everything bagel spice.
- Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For fun, mix up the cheeses. I used cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese, but you could use provolone, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, sharp cheddar, or American cheese.
- Lil smokies come in packages of different counts, depending on the brand. Some are 42, 40, and 35 counts, so you might have extra crescent dough. If you track your progress, you can cut the last few rolls in half instead of thirds and roll the remaining mini dogs in them.
- These can be prepped up to 2 hours in advance, placed on parchment-covered baking sheets, tightly covered with plastic wrap, and put in the refrigerator.
- These treats are best enjoyed promptly.
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Karen
These are amazing and very easy to make..I love pigs in a blanket and they are especially delicious with cheese and everything bagel seasoning. Thanks for the recipe!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Karen!
Melissa C
We love pigs in a blanket and these were delicious. I love the everything bagel seasoning. It really added great flavor dimension.
Joanna
Pigs in a blanket was such a comfort food growing up, and great for parties! Thank you for sharing this easy to follow recipe.
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Joanna!
Kira Hutt
I could just eat these right now . So easy to make and yet super delicious
Rosey
I haven’t made these for a long time. I bet they would be a welcome treat to the Easter buffet table we are having this year.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Rosey! Enjoy!
Laurie
Pigs in a blanket was one of my daughters’ favorite breakfast meals when they were younger. Such a tasty, easy, and fast dish to chef up in the morning!
Aditi
I always wanted to make these and stumbled upon your recipe. It was just amazing, came out perfectly well. Gonna make them soon again. Thanks for sharing.
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Aditi!
Tammy
Oh my these are one of my most favorite items to serve at parties or for the holidays. Love them!
Beth Pierce
Me too!
Paula Montgomery
This reminds me of our weekly visit to House of Pancakes, where I had Pigs in Blanket (sausage wrapped in panckes). Yummy.
Kennedy
Wow! These are fabulous and fun. I love the addition of the everything bagel spice! The kids really enjoyed them!
Karen
Your recipe was delicious! Literally nothing was left for the next day lol…I can’t wait to make it again. Thanks a lot…
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Karen!
JP
Omg, when reading this title I was instantly thrown back into my childhood memories! Pigs in a blanket were a food both my sister and I loved! Delicious recipe, thank for sharing!!
Hadley
Pigs in a blanket is the ultimate party food! Thank you for sharing this easy to follow recipe.