Pigs in a blanket have been a classic party food for decades. Made with store-bought crescent roll dough and cocktail sausages, they’re super easy to make.
Serve pigs in a blanket at your next get-together! They’re great as an appetizer and are always a hit.
What is A Pig In A Blanket?
The word pig refers to the cocktail sausages and blanket is the dough they’re wrapped in. They’ve been enjoyed as appetizers for years.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- refrigerated crescent rolls
- cocktail-sized smoked sausage links
- egg
- tablespoon water
- sesame sees
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Pigs In A Blanket
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 long narrow triangles.
- Place a sausage link on the wide end of each triangle and roll up to the opposite point. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, seam side down, and repeat with the remaining dough and links, leaving a few inches of space in-between.
- In a small bowl, beat together the egg and water. Brush the dough with the egg wash and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake at 375°F for about 12-15 minutes until golden. Let cool for a minute or so and serve with dipping sauce.
Tips and Tricks
- If you can’t find cocktail-sized sausages, simply cut your favorite hot dogs into 1.5-inch pieces.
- For a cheesy version, you can top the pigs in a blanket with shredded cheese before baking.
- Instead of sesame seeds, you can use your favorite seasonings instead. The egg wash can be replaced with melted butter if desired.
How to Store Pigs in A Blanket
Pigs in a blanket are best enjoyed served warm when freshly made or at room temperature. Leftovers should be placed into an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To freeze unbaked pigs in a blanket, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for about 2 hours. Place them into a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Leftover Pigs in A Blanket
Place the leftover pigs in a blanket on a baking sheet and heat in a preheated 350°F oven for about 8-10 minutes until warm.
How to Serve Pigs in a Blanket
Pigs in a blanket are delicious served with barbeque sauce, ketchup, mustard, or any kind of savory sauce.
Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz refrigerated crescent rolls
- 24 cocktail-sized smoked sausage links
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- sesame seeds or your favorite seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 long narrow triangles.
- Place a sausage link on the wide end of each triangle and roll up to the opposite point. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, seam side down, and repeat with the remaining dough and links, leaving a few inches of space in-between.
- In a small bowl, beat together the egg and water. Brush the dough with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden. Let cool for a minute or so and serve with dipping sauce.
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