Pigs in a Blanket
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Posted: 04/20/24
Updated: 04/22/24
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Need a quick and easy appetizer? Check out these 2-ingredient Pigs in a Blanket! A delicious finger food that kids and adults both love. This finger food is ready in less than 30 minutes. Dunk them in your favorite dipping sauces!
This pigs in a blanket recipe is one you are going to want to hold on to! You only need two ingredients to make these tasty bites and I can guarantee they will be the hit!
This is a snack or appetizer that makes everyone happy. Kids love the little bite-sized “hot dogs” and adults love the smoky flavor with the buttery soft crescent rolls. I make these for parties all the time because they are just too easy to make and so delicious!
Pair these pigs in a blanket with other favorite appetizers like garlic stuffed mushrooms or bacon-wrapped chicken bites for the best snack spread. Your guests will love them.
Why You’ll Love Pigs in a Blanket
- I already mentioned it but this homemade pigs in a blanket recipe is very easy. Which is what we all need, right?!
- They’re delicious plain, but you can add your favorite dipping sauces to go with mini pigs in a blanket. I’ve got you covered with a lot of ideas later in the post.
- You can assemble this appetizer ahead of time and bake them later. Makes it easy when you’re prepping other recipes for a party.
Ingredients for Pigs in a Blanket
- Little smokies – These are small cocktail sausages that are smoked. Sometimes they’re called cocktail weenies or wieners, too.
- Crescent roll dough – I like to use Pillsbury refrigerated dough. If you’re feeling adventurous you can make pig in a blankets from scratch with homemade crescent rolls dough.
Pro Tips for the Best Pigs in a Blanket
How to Make Pigs in a Blanket
- Unroll the dough and separate it into triangles following the perforations in the dough. With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut each triangle into three narrow triangles.
- To make the pigs in a blanket, place lil’ smokies on the long end of the triangle. Roll it up and then pinch the dough to seal. Repeat this process with all of the dough and sausages.
- Place the pigs in a blanket on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake for 12 to 14 minutes at 375°F or until the tops of the dough are golden brown.
- Serve them hot from the oven with your favorite dipping sauce!
What Dipping Sauce to Serve with Pigs in a Blanket
There are so many options for dipping sauces for this easy pigs in a blanket recipe. You can keep it really simple or make a special sauce to serve with your mini pigs in a blanket.
- Serve them with small bowls of ketchup, BBQ sauce, or your favorite kind of mustard. Simple yellow mustard is great or try creamy Dijon or grainy-style mustard.
- Make a sweet dipping sauce by combining ketchup with brown sugar.
- Bloomin’ onion sauce pairs great with them, too! It’s a sweet and tangy sauce with a kick.
- Homemade ranch dressing dip works really well, too!
- Or try my sweet and creamy honey mustard dip – it’s really easy to make!
How to Store Pigs in a Blanket
If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll keep in the fridge for several days, but the crescent dough will soften as they sit. They’re best hot from the oven.
Do I need to brush something on the tops of pigs in a blanket before baking?
It is not necessary to brush the tops of the pigs in a blanket with anything before baking, but you can add extra flavor by doing so! Some garlic butter would be delicious, as well as melted butter with other simple seasonings. If you’d like more of a golden color to the tops of the mini pigs in a blanket, then brush them in egg wash.
You can also add some melted butter after they’re baked and sprinkle on everything bagel seasoning for a fun little twist!
Can I make pigs in a blanket ahead of time?
You can make the pigs in a blanket a day in advance and cover the sheet pan with plastic wrap. Keep them in the refrigerator and then bake them when you’re ready to serve them.
Pro Tips for the Best Pigs in a Blanket
- I think crescent roll dough works great because it’s easy to divide into the right sizes. You can use puff pastry to make them, but you will need to cut the triangles free-hand.
- For parties, when I make a big batch, I’ll set out several different kinds of dipping sauce so everyone can choose their favorite. Pile the pigs in a blanket on a rimmed baking sheet and then place the bowls of sauces on the sheet with them. Makes it easy to serve them!
- Make sure there is space between each of the pigs in a blanket on the baking sheet. The crescent roll dough will puff up a bit as it bakes.
Bite-sized pigs in a blanket will be the winner at your next party. They are always the first to go! Make a big batch and enjoy!
More Super Easy Appetizers!
- Four ingredients and a few minutes of prep time are all you need for Crock Pot Ranch Mushrooms! They are buttery and delicious – the perfect party bite!
- Grape Jelly Meatballs are the best cocktail meatballs to make in your slow cooker. You only need three ingredients!
- Glazed Kielbasa Bites are another easy crockpot appetizer recipe. The sauce is so good with the sausage.
- Learn how to make Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket – they’re just as easy!
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!
Pigs in a Blanket
An easy 2-ingredient appetizer recipe! Mini hot dogs wrapped in flaky crescent rolls mean these Pigs in a Blanket are always a hit!
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Ingredients
- 2 tubes crescent rolls 8 oz each
- 2 packages little smokies 14 oz packages, about 48 cocktail smokies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degree F.
- Unroll both cans of crescent dough and separate into 16 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles.
- Lay the little smokie down on the crescent roll dough at the largest end. Roll the smokie up in the dough. Pinch dough to seal and place the seam side down on a baking sheet. Repeat until all dough is used.
- Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until tops of crescent rolls are browned. Serve immediately.
Tips
Serving Tip: For parties, when I make a big batch, I’ll set out several different kinds of dipping sauce so everyone can choose their favorite. Pile the pigs in a blanket on a rimmed baking sheet and then place the bowls of sauces on the sheet with them. Makes it easy to serve them!
Storage Tips: If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll keep for several days, but the crescent dough will soften as they sit. They’re best hot from the oven.
Make-Ahead Tip: You can make the pigs in a blanket a day in advance and cover the sheet pan with plastic wrap. Keep them in the refrigerator and then bake them when you’re ready to serve them.
Dough Tip: I think crescent roll dough works great because it’s easy to divide into the right sizes. You can use puff pastry to make them, but you will need to cut the triangles free-hand.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 83kcal (4%), Carbohydrates: 4g (1%), Protein: 2g (4%), Fat: 7g (11%), Saturated Fat: 2g (13%), Cholesterol: 11mg (4%), Sodium: 243mg (11%), Potassium: 29mg (1%), Sugar: 1g (1%), Calcium: 2mg, Iron: 1mg (6%)
Gordon says
I need to correct you, good as your recipe is in the UK we call these sausage rolls.
Pigs in blankets are traditionaly sausages wrapped and cooked in bacon try them and fail to be impressed.
Courtney says
Interesting to know.
Malinda says
So good!!!! Kids liked them a lot!!!
Danielle says
This is a new favorite for my kids! They had so much fun making them with me!
Barb says
They are great both ways,
Alison says
These were a huge hit! Tried them with the puff pastry. Yum!
Barb says
Where’s the chesse???when I make them I use a slice of cheese or bacon!!! Just FYI
Julie Evink says
That’s a great option, but traditional pigs in a blanket don’t always have the cheese or bacon!