In need of an <a href="https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/meal-course/appetizers/">appetizer recipe</a> that’s tasty, shareable and easy to whip up? Try out our pigs in a blanket recipe—the results never disappoint! These crowd-pleasing, big-batch pigs in a blanket take just 30 minutes to make thanks to Pillsbury™ Crescent Rolls and packaged cocktail-size sausages. Serve up some flaky, savory mini crescent roll hot dogs as dippable appetizers at your next get-together, and watch as they disappear before your very eyes!
The best pigs in a blanket are savory, fluffy, and perfectly golden-brown, and this easy pigs in a blanket recipe makes achieving the perfect bake an absolute breeze. It requires just 3 simple steps and 2 ingredients to make delicious mini pigs in a blanket—all that’s left to figure out are your dipping sauces! Here’s how to make pigs in a blanket that always bring the party.

Pigs in a Blanket

(8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)

cocktail-size sausages

If you’re a fan of this easy pigs in a blanket recipe, try switching it up a little the next time you make it! There are plenty of fun flavor additions to try.
Seasonings: A sprinkle of coarse salt, everything bagel seasoning, or granulated onion will give these crescent roll hot dogs an extra boost of flavor.
Garlic Butter: Garlic lovers, unite! There’s nothing like garlic butter to elevate the taste of mini crescent roll hot dogs. Just brush some on top of the crescent roll dough before you bake ‘em!
Shredded Cheese: Sprinkle on some shredded Parmesan or cheddar cheese before baking your mini pigs in a blanket. Add as much as you like—you really can’t go wrong!

What Are Some Variations of This Pigs in a Blanket Recipe?

Whether you want to save time prepping for an event or you just like having a shareable <a href="https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/ingredient/crescent-rolls/appetizers/">crescent roll appetizer</a> on hand in the freezer, we’ve got you covered! These mini pigs in a blanket can easily be made ahead of time and heated up later for your convenience. We don’t recommend freezing them prior to baking—you can choose to either assemble your crescent roll hot dogs a couple of hours before baking and store them in the fridge, or freeze them after baking. Here’s how to make pigs in a blanket ahead of time!
Up to 2 Hours Ahead: Have a get-together coming up later in the day? Assemble your pigs in a blanket as directed in the recipe before placing them on large ungreased cookie sheets. Instead of baking your mini crescent dogs right away, tightly cover the cookie sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. When you’re ready to bake your crescent roll hot dogs, remove the plastic wrap and bake them as directed. Easy-peasy!
Up to 1 Month Ahead: Here’s how to make and freeze your crescent roll hot dogs up to 1 month ahead of time. Assemble and bake your pigs in a blanket as directed, then let them cool for 10 minutes before placing a single layer of baked crescent dogs into 1-gallon plastic freezer food storage bags. Seal the bags shut and lay them flat in the freezer. To reheat your frozen pigs in a blanket, follow the reheating instructions included above.

Can I Make Pigs in a Blanket Ahead of Time?

These pigs in a blanket require 12 to 15 minutes of baking time in a 375°F oven. Make sure to switch the position of your cookie sheets halfway through to achieve an even bake! Not sure when to take them out? The crescent dough on your pigs in a blanket should be an even, light golden-brown color when they’re ready. Make sure to remove your crescent dogs from the cookie sheets as soon as they’re out of the oven, and serve ‘em while they’re still warm!

How Long Should I Cook Pigs in a Blanket For?

In the United States, the term “pigs in a blanket” usually refers to hot dogs or sausages (typically pig meat) that are wrapped in a “blanket” of biscuit or croissant dough before baking. In the United Kingdom, the name instead refers to small sausages, or “chipolatas,” that are wrapped up in bacon. The first written record of “pigs in a blanket” exists in the 1957 Betty Crocker™ Cook Book for Boys and Girls. Since that time, this dish has become a traditional finger food nationwide!
Whatever you call them, we wouldn’t throw a party without a big batch of these mini crescent roll hot dogs. Thanks to their dippable size and crowd-pleasing taste, these rolled weenies make a perfect shareable appetizer for any get-together!

Why Are They Called Pigs in a Blanket?

This pigs in a blanket recipe uses mini cocktail weenies, but you’ve got options! To follow the recipe exactly, mini smoked link sausages or mini hot dogs will work. Want to start with regular hot dogs instead of mini ones? No problem! You can easily cut full-size hot dogs into quarters and proceed with the recipe as directed. Just make sure you’re using pre-cooked ones.

Can You Use Hot Dogs for Pigs in a Blanket?

Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll both cans of the dough; separate into 16 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles.

Place sausage on shortest side of each triangle. Roll up each, starting at shortest side of triangle and rolling to opposite point; place point side down on 2 ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, switching position of cookie sheets halfway through baking. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

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Mini sausages are all wrapped up in flaky crescents in an all-time favorite appetizer.

pigs in a blanket

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 48

Author : Pillsbury Kitchens

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