Pigs in a Blanket are hotdogs wrapped in warmed 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. You can whip up a batch of these delicious lunch and snack party dogs in a matter of minutes. They are perfect for Super Bowl Sunday, movie night, kids 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.
How to make Pigs in a Blanket
Start by cutting a slit in the top of some of hotdogs. The slit should be fairly deep but not go through to the bottom. Now add thin slivers of cheese. You can use any kind of cheese you like. Now starting at the wide end of the crescent roll wrap the hotdog in the dough by rolling. With a little practice you will have it down in no time. Then place on parchment covered baking sheets.
Now whisk together the egg and water and gently brush the crescent rolls. If desired top with poppy seeds, sesame seeds or everything bagel spice. Finally bake in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. The method is the same for the Mini Pigs in a Blanket except you will cut the crescent roll into three long triangles.
Recipe notes and tips
- You can use any kind of hot dogs or little smokies. I prefer the all beef hotdogs but it really is just a matter of preference.
- For best results pat the hotdogs dry with a paper towel so the added moisture does not make the crescent roll dough soggy.
- Crescent roll dough can be found in the refrigerator section of your local grocery store. You can also make these with puff pastry but you will need to cut your own triangles.
- 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.
- They are super fun to make as a variety with some of the hotdogs having cheese, and some having Everything Bagel Seasoning. I just mix it all up!
- Keep the crescent rolls in the fridge until you are ready to work with them. They are much easier to work with when chilled and they will puff up more in the oven if not allowed to become too warm. So have everything ready to go before you start working with the dough.
- Lil smokies come in different count packages depending on the brand. Some are 42, 40, and 35 count therefore you might have extra crescent dough. If you track it as you move along you can cut the last few rolls in half instead of thirds and roll the remaining mini dogs up in them.
- These can be prepped up to 2 hours in advance, placed on parchment covered baking sheets, tightly covered with plastic wrap and placed in the refrigerator.
- Don’t forget the egg wash. It really makes them brown so perfectly and look so darn appetizing.
- Serve with mustard, ketchup, bbq sauce, honey mustard, or comeback sauce for a variety of dipping sauce.
How to reheat Pigs in a Blanket
Simply place the hot dogs in a loose foil tent and place on a baking sheet. Heat in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 6-7 minutes. This works much better than the microwave because the dough maintains most of its original texture and rise. Somethings just don’t reheat well in the microwave. This is one of them.
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Mini Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
Fun and easy classic Pigs in a Blanket are so quick to make with ready made crescent roll dough. Use full sized hot dog or little smokie sausages. Add cheese and Everything Bagel Seasoning to add variety and enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 40 minis
- Category: main meal
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
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, use 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.
- 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
- If doing full size hotdogs simply use 1 (8 count) package of hotdogs and 1 tube of crescent rolls. Each hotdog will be rolled up in 1 full crescent roll.
- You can use any kind of hotdogs or little smokies. I prefer the all beef hotdogs but it really is just a matter of preference.
- Crescent rolls can be found in the refrigerator section of your local grocery store. You can also make these with puff pastry but you will need to cut your own triangles.
- For fun mix up the cheeses. I used cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese but you could use provolone, American, Monterey Jack or Colby Jack cheese.
- They are super fun to make as a variety with some of the hotdogs having cheese, and some having Everything Bagel Seasoning. I just mix it all up!
- Keep the crescent rolls in the fridge until you are ready to work with them. They are much easier to work with when chilled and they will puff up more in the oven if not allowed to become too warm. So have everything ready to go before you start working with the dough.
- Lil smokies come in different count packages depending on the brand. Some are 42, 40, and 35 count therefore you might have extra crescent dough. If you track it as you move along you can cut the last few rolls in half instead of thirds and roll the remaining mini dogs up in them.
- These can be prepped up to 2 hours in advance, placed on parchment covered baking sheets, tightly covered with plastic wrap and placed in the refrigerator.
- Don’t forget the egg wash. It really makes them brown so perfectly and look so darn appetizing.
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Jill
The everything bagel seasoning was such a nice addition. Loved these!
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Teodora Grujic
Great idea for my daughter’s birthday party, thanks!
Tara
These look so good! They are such a favorite with my kids. I especially love the addition of Everything Bagel Seasoning for even more flavor. Yum!
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Jessica Formicola
My kids love pigs in a blanket! We will definitely be making these for dinner one night this week!
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Alina
This is such a good lunch or snack idea!
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Sara Welch
This is my kind of finger food! Served these for a small summer gathering and they were gone in an instant; easily, a new favorite appetizer!
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Andrea
I can’t believe how easy these are to make and I love the idea of adding the cheese in the middle.
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Healing Tomato
Pigs in a blanket are always a huge hit at any party. Love your take on them and they do look so delicious.
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Anjali
These pigs in a blanket were so addicting!! We made them for a party last weekend and they were gone in minutes!
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Lizzy
Love the cheese upgrade. These are so awesomely easy! They don’t need a lot of planning to make ahead, either because they cook up so quick! My kids adore these!
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April
One of our favorite classic meals! I love the everything bagel seasoning on top! Perfect!
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Natalie
My kids love pigs in a blanket!! Love the bagel seasoning on top! It adds great flavor!
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Andrea Thueson
These were so tasty! The cheese and everything but the bagel seasoning was the perfect touch!
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Kara
I’ve made these before, but never with the everything bagel seasoning. Now I can never go back. Added such a yummy crunch!
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Betsy
We totally made these for the holidays last year. My boys actually made them start to finish – that’s how awesomely easy these are! So tasty, too. They asked to make them again just a couple weeks later. Fun little things!
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Biana
Yum! These pigs in a blanket look amazing, perfect for BBQs this summer.
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Tara
Oh yum! Such a fun appetizer! They look so good with the everything bagel spice on top and I love that they can be prepared up to two hours in advance.
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Tania
These look so delicious and tasty! I’m so excited to give this try! Looks like it’s very easy to make , love it!
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maryanne
The added cheese and everything bagel seasoning took these to the next level! So insanely delicious!
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Cate
What a tasty looking recipe! I think I’ll make these for New Years, thanks for the recipe!
Claudia Lamascolo
We could never get my grandson to eat meat until I made these and now he is addicted and asks for them everytime he comes over and he is only 6!
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Devy
One can never get enough with these pigs in a blanket. Such a delight to have as a snack. THank you.
Maria
These look amazing! Perfect appetizers!
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Alisa Infanti
These have been a favourite since I was a kid and this recipe turned out amazing!
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Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
I love pigs in a blanket especially at this time of year – so tasty and so comforting and something the whole family loves!
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Patricia @ Grab a Plate
What a fun treat for this time of the year, especially! I love snacks like this when my family is watching movies or playing games. So fun and easy to snack on!
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Brenda
Love this upgrade with sliced cheese, crescent pastry and the everything bagel seasoning sprinkle!!I will never go back to the ready made frozen counterparts again!!
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Alex
This was my favorite summer vacation lunch that my mom made for me! So easy and delicious.
Erin
I haven’t had these since I was a kid but LOVED them! I can’t have pork these days so need to think of a good sub because I need these in my life again.
Kimberly
So fun, my kids are going to love making and eating these!
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LAUREN KELLY
These are always a huge crowd pleaser! LOVE them!
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Matt Taylor
A classic appetizer, this one is such a great recipe, and so simple to make. 🙂
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Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
I can’t wait to try these! They are incredibly delicious!
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katerina @ diethood.com
Oh my, these pigs in a blanket look amazing!!
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Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
These Pigs in a Blanket are sound delicious! Dangerously good…
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Sara Welch
Gave these a try for dinner and they were a hit all around the table! So easy and delicious; easily a new family favorite recipe!
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Amanda
These were fantastic, my whole family ate every bite and asked for more!