Mini Pigs in a Blanket
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Mini pigs in a blanket are tasty party appetizers perfect for snack time! Pair them with fruit, veggies or a salad for a complete meal. Made with just 3 ingredients, mini crescent dogs are a family favorite.
This homemade recipe is kid tested and parent approved! These snacks can be made in advance, refrigerated, and baked a few hours later. Pigs in a blanket make stay-at-home days fun!
PIN MINI PIGS IN A BLANKET TO MAKE THEM LATER!
MINI PIGS IN A BLANKET INGREDIENTS
Bring on the food joy! Revel in the satisfaction of this home-prepped recipe. Make a double batch, and freeze for later. For lunch, serve with chips and coleslaw. For movie nights, serve with ketchup, ranch dressing, or homemade honey mustard dipping sauce!
Ingredients needed for this comfort-food recipe:
- Refrigerated crescent rolls
- Cocktail wieners
- Poppy seeds
Kitchen equipment for this recipe:
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- BOOS BLOCKS or other work surface
- PIZZA CUTTING WHEEL or knife
- BAKING TRAY
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HOW TO MAKE PIGS IN A BLANKET
RECIPE PREP: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- STEP 1: Open the can of crescent rolls. Roll out the dough. Separate into 8 triangles.
- STEP 2: With a pizza wheel or knife, lengthwise slice each triangle into thirds.
- STEP 3: Work quickly so the crescent dough stays chilled. Place a wiener on the wide end of a narrow triangle. Roll it from the thickest end of the dough to the thinnest end. Repeat until all the dough has been used.
- STEP 4: Place mini pigs in a blanket on a baking tray, leaving space between pieces.
PIGS IN A BLANKET RECIPE
RECIPE PREP: Add 2 tablespoons of water to a tiny bowl or dish.
- STEP 1: With your fingertip, dab a bit of water across the top of each crescent roll-up.
- STEP 2: Sprinkle poppy seeds over the top.
- STEP 3: Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- STEP 4: Remove from baking tray. Serve warm.
EXPERT TIPS FOR BEST PIGS IN THE BLANKET RECIPE
- BEST SUBSTITUTE FOR COCKTAIL WIENERS: Use regular thin hot dogs. Depending on the length, cut into 3-4 pieces.
- BEST SUBSTITUTE FOR CRESCENT ROLLS: Use this easy homemade biscuit dough: BAKING POWDER BISCUITS
- BEST SUBSTITUTES FOR POPPY SEEDS: Try white or black sesame seeds, or a sprinkling of flaky salt.
- HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE MORE FESTIVE: For football party food, skip the poppy seeds! After the mini pigs in a blanket come out of the oven, make them into pigskins in a blanket! Use yellow mustard from a squeeze bottle. Create football laces on the top of each with squeezed-on mustard: one line crosswise and 3 lengthwise!
- HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE MORE SAVORY: Before baking, brush each piece with melted butter. When assembling these mini crescent dogs, include a little slice of cheddar cheese along with the wiener.
- WHAT TO SERVE WITH PIGS IN A BLANKET: Serve them with ketchup, mustard, ranch dressing, hot sauce, or bang bang sauce.
- MAKE CLEAN-UP EASIER: Line the baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- MAKE AHEAD INSTRUCTIONS: Assemble pigs in the blanket. Place them on a baking tray, but do not bake. Wrap tray with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Remove plastic and bake.
- CAN PIGS IN THE BLANKET BE FROZEN? Yes! After they’re baked, allow them to cool for 10-12 minutes. Place the pieces in a single layer within a gallon-sized freezer bag, leaving a bit of space between each. Lay the bag flat in the freezer. Frozen crescent dogs can be frozen for up to 3 weeks. To reheat, transfer the pieces to a baking tray. Tent it with foil. Bake at 325°F for 14-15 minutes, or until heated through.
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Mini Pigs in a Blanket
- Total Time: 20 Minutes
- Yield: 24 Pieces 1x
Description
Mini pigs in a blanket are a quick snack or meal. Serve these mini crescent dogs with a side of ketchup or mustard. Make this 3-ingredient recipe in 20 minutes. It’s so easy!
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce can refrigerated crescent rolls
- 24 cocktail wieners from one 12-ounce package
- Poppy seeds
Instructions
RECIPE PREP: Preheat oven to 350°F. Add 2 tablespoons water to a tiny dish.
- Open the can of crescent rolls. Roll out the dough. Separate into 8 triangles. With a pizza wheel or knife, lengthwise slice each triangle into thirds.
- Place a wiener on the wide end of a narrow triangle. Roll it from the thickest end of the dough to the thinnest end. Repeat until all the dough has been used. Dip a fingertip into water. Lightly dab the top of each crescent roll and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Place the mini pigs in a blanket on a baking tray, leaving a bit of space between pieces.
- Bake mini crescent dogs for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
EXPERT TIPS
- BEST SUBSTITUTE FOR COCKTAIL WIENERS: Use regular thin hot dogs. Depending on the length, cut them into 3 or 4 pieces.
- BEST SUBSTITUTE FOR CRESCENT ROLLS: Use this easy homemade biscuit dough: BAKING POWDER BISCUITS
- BEST SUBSTITUTES FOR POPPY SEEDS: Try white or black sesame seeds, or a sprinkling of flaky sea salt.
- HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE MORE FESTIVE: For football party food, skip the poppy seeds! After the mini pigs in a blanket come out of the oven, make them into pigskins in a blanket! Use yellow mustard from a squeeze bottle. Create football laces on the top of each with squeezed-on mustard: one line crosswise and 3 lengthwise!
- HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE MORE SAVORY: Before baking, brush each piece with melted butter. When assembling these mini crescent dogs, include a little slice of cheddar cheese along with the wiener.
- WHAT TO SERVE WITH PIGS IN A BLANKET: Serve them with ketchup, mustard, ranch dressing, hot sauce, or bang bang sauce.
- MAKE CLEAN-UP EASIER: Line the baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- MAKE AHEAD INSTRUCTIONS: Assemble pigs in the blanket. Place them on a baking tray, but do not bake them. Wrap tray with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Remove plastic wrap and bake as directed.
- CAN PIGS IN THE BLANKET BE FROZEN? Yes! After they’re baked, allow them to cool for 10-12 minutes. Place the pieces in a single layer within a gallon-sized freezer bag, leaving a bit of space between each. Lay the bag flat in the freezer. Frozen crescent dogs can be frozen for up to 3 weeks. To reheat, transfer the pieces to a baking tray. Tent it with foil. Bake at 325°F for 14-15 minutes, or until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
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Have you ever made or served mini crescent dogs? What’s your favorite topping? Seeds or flaky salt? Join the conversation on pigs in a blanket!
These look so adorable! I am going to make them, as I know everyone will enjoy them.
These are so adorable. Can’t wait to make these because I know my kids will love them, too!
We had a party for my daughter today and made these. She loved them and we plan to make them for movie night next week too.
My family gobbled these up in a flash! So delicious, fun to make and to eat!
I need to eat some of these ASAP, there is something about eating Pigs in a Blanket that brings me some food joy.
Love how easy these are and great for a party.
Such and easy and perfect snack for the entire family to enjoy.