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These Pigs in a Blanket are a classic, crowd-pleasing appetizer with juicy hot dogs wrapped in flaky crescent dough and baked until golden. These crescent roll hot dogs are so easy to prepare and you can even customize them into pretzel dogs. This is such an easy party appetizer to whip up in less than 30 minutes.
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Pigs in a Blanket

Hot Dogs wrapped in buttery, flaky crescent dough and baked until golden.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pigs in a blanket
Servings: 16
Author: Modern Honey® - www.modernhoney.com

Ingredients

  • 1 8-ounce can Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough
  • 8 regular-sized Hot Dogs * (or 12-ounce pkg. Cocktail Weiners)
  • 1 Egg (for egg wash)

Optional Seasonings:

  • Sea Salt Flakes, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder.

Dipping Sauces:

  • Ketchup, Mustard, Cheese Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat Your Oven: Set the oven to 375 degrees F. Open the can and unroll the crescent rolls. Separate the dough along the perforated lines into 8 triangles. Pat the hot dogs dry with a paper towel if they’re moist (this helps the dough adhere better).

If using small cocktail weiners (aka lil smokies...

  • Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut each triangle of dough into 3 small triangles. Then, place the cocktail wiener on the thicker side of the triangle, and then roll the hot dog towards the tip of the triangle.

If using Extra-Large Hot Dogs (that you find at places like Costco)...

  • For a bite-sized portion, cut each extra-large hot dog into 3 equal segments (about 2 to 3 inches long each).If you want a typical hot dog size (just covered in dough), you can leave it whole—just be sure you have enough crescent dough to wrap around. For party-style appetizers, going with 2–3 segments per dog is most common.

For regular sized hot dogs...

  • Place a hot dog at the wide end of each crescent triangle. Roll the hot dog towards the tip of the triangle, tucking in any loose edges. May keep it whole or cut into halves or thirds.
  • Lightly brush the top of each rolled hot dog with beaten egg. Sprinkle with desired seasonings (ex: sea salt flakes, sesame seeds, everything bagel sea
  • Bake: Arrange the wrapped hot dogs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the hot dogs are heated through. If you are using extra-large hot dogs, you may need to bake them for 15-19 minutes.
  • Let them cool for a couple of minutes. Serve them with dipping sauces.

Notes

  1. Can I Use Different Hot Dogs? Absolutely! Use your favorite type of hot dogs, cocktail hot dogs, sausage, turkey dogs, spicy andouille or chicken sausage.
  2. What If I Don’t Have Crescent Dough? You can use puff pastry, pizza dough, biscuit dough, or pretzel dough. Adjust your baking time based on dough thickness.
  3. Can I Make Them Ahead? Yes! Assemble them (without baking) and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Brush with egg wash just before baking.
  4. How Do I Keep Them Warm for a Party? Place the pigs in a blanket on a warming tray or in a slow cooker set on low (use foil to keep them from getting soggy). They’re best eaten fresh out of the oven, so if possible, bake them close to serving time.
  5. Can I Freeze Leftovers? Yes. Let them cool, then place in an airtight container or freezer bag. Reheat in an oven or toaster oven to maintain crispness.