Pigs in a Blanket Recipe (2024)

Rather than a tube of highly processed-tasting crescent roll dough, I use frozen puff pastry, one that is made with minimal ingredients and incorporates butter in the dough. Just thaw, roll out a little bit, and cut with a knife or pizza wheel to the size needed. I also use full-size hot dogs and freeze them for a quick weeknight comfort food meal. Fork in the Road makes delicious mini dogs called Little Goodies. I found them at Whole Foods.

Oohhh Man!!! This was a birthday party favorite as a kid. I can taste the picture! Of course we got the full size dogs then. Spread a little shredded cheese in there before you roll 'em up. People, get your noses outta the air and enjoy the simpleness of the recipe. Y'all shouldn't be complaining about processed bread product when your eating a HOTDOG. I got girl dinner planned for the weekend!

This is a super easy recipe, and everyone loves it. Upgrade it with puff pastry, beef brats, egg wash, everything-bagel seasoning on top. Sometimes I spread honey mustard on the inside of the dough before rolling and tuck a slice of sweet pickle or pickled jalapeno slices in with the brat.

Most of these comments can be separated in two categories: complaints about the dough and suggestions to remedy that and the other fond memories of the past and appreciation of this EASY recipe. There is also a small third category: people who totally disrespect THIS recipe by confusing it w/the FANCY recipe for the same dish. Too funny. This recipe is sized for a party and as such is EASY. Chill out! and enjoy the long weekend. Also, don’t knock it if you haven’t tried THIS recipe.

Of course for an even easier version:1. Go to Costco and buy a box of Hebrew National Mini Beef Franks in a Blanket.2. Bake at 425 for 22 to 25 minutes.3. Makes 324..Enjoy!!

The author attached a recipe in the body of her article for homemade biscuits. If you follow that recipe exactly will get awesome biscuit dough. The key is to follow the recipe as written since some of the quantities appear excessive (Baking Powder). They are not excessive; the recipe is excellent.

I’m disappointed because when I clicked on this recipe, I was hoping for an actual dough from scratch. I don’t need a recipe for this version. Has anyone ever seen a recipe for the dough part? I love pigs in b’s, but the store-bought dough makes them less pleasing to me. Any ideas?

I make a pretty good Southern style biscuit, if I do say so myself, and I’ll use that dough for pigs in a blanket. And full-sized hotdogs.b&

Well I was thrilled to see these are made with read made dough. I don't have the wish or stamina these days to make my own. These will be a pleasant treat for everyone. Serving with lots of different condiments. Yum

A friend told me years ago to add a slice or dollop of cream cheese in with the sausage before cooking. It is delicious.

Puff pastry works like a charm. I use DuFours but Pepperidge Farm or Trader Joe’s will work if/when you can’t find the all butter stuff. So much better than tube crescents and no more effort to assemble!

Try Everything But The Bagel instead of sesame seeds. So good!

I save my pie dough scraps in a bag in the freezer. When I have a bunch saved up, and a need for appetizers, I defrost and use them for pigs in a blanket. The type of pie dough doesn't matter.

This old school classic is a big hit. Trader Joe’s crescent dough tastes great and works well for this recipe. If you can’t find co*cktail dogs, Nathan’s or Hebrew National substitute nicely. I like to brush on beaten egg white instead of butter for a glossy finish—it helps the sesame seeds stick better. The honey mustard is tasty and improves when made ahead of time.

I have made these for all sorts of parties - always the first to be consumed. I don't mess with the basic recipe (the one exception is I prefer plain Dijon mustard or whole grain Dijon mustard for dipping). Pigs in a Blanket so vintage, so perfect and guaranteed to be a hit. Make double the amount - they are always consumed!

These were the hit of a recent party we hosted. I sprinkled sesame seeds on some and poppy seeds on others. They looked and tasted really good. Honey Dijon dip and a siracha ketchup dip on the platter made these tasty at room temperature. Make these for your Super Bowl party. Not only are they easy and fun to make, they are little bites of nostalgia.

We love this recipe and use A-1 Steak Sauce as an additional dip.

The mini dogs I found didn’t taste very good so I used full sized beef hotdogs and cut them up. I found the pillsbury crescent roll dough to be a bit too sweet and will try puff pastry next time. Without the sauce I’d give them 2-3*. The sauce is what makes the dish and I’d give them 4* with the sauce. They were a huge hit at the holiday gathering I brought them to.

Everything bagel seasoning for the WIN! (Seasoning aisle- Badia makes a good blend)

everything bagel seasoning over melted butter

Made with pastry dough (left in freezer) and crescent roll dough and they definitely have different profiles. pastry dough needs longer to puff up in oven and looks kind of bleak for a minute there. Crescent roll looks more classic and appetizing. I’d tell you which tasted better but my guests ate every single one and i didn’t try any!

I have never made these before and look forward to doing so. Can I prep them the day before and then bake them off??

We loved these retro treats. Used Lil Smokies and made about 30 pieces with one tube of crescent dough. I used a combo of yellow mustard and Dijon to make the dipping sauce. My honey was crystallized and I was in a rush - subbed brown sugar and maple syrup to great effect. Yum.

I have made this exact recipe THREE times in the last few weeks. Once for a casual picnic, once for an outdoor fall neighborhood wine walk, and once for a fancy party with surgeons and doctors. It was devoured EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Served it alongside grainy mustard mixed with honey. So easy, so fast, so tasty. Low brow? Maybe. A winner? 100% P.S. perfect dish for children to help with in the kitchen. Basting with butter and sprinkling the salt makes them feel like a chef!

Simple and fun snack food! Any plant based people in the house? I "veganized" my batch using dairy-free crescent rolls from Kroger, Agave for honey & Miyoko's Creamery Cultured Vegan Butter in place of bovine butter. What about the pigs, you ask? Tempeh slices marinated overnight in equal parts Tamari, Liquid Smoke & dark Maple syrup, rolled up in the dough triangles, brushed w/vegan butter & sprinkled liberally w/"Everything But the Bagel" seasoning from Trader Joe's. The pigs are fine!

Do NOT use crescent roll dough. They are HORRIBLE!

My family enjoyed this recipe, it was quick to put together, best served with honey mustard or ketchup. A little greasy, I like the idea of using puff pastry instead of canned rolls.

Can these be frozen fully assembled and uncooked?

This is a great easy/simple recipe. I feel the homemade honey mustard and melter butter and other toppings really elevates this from just a basic pigs in a blanket. I have made another recipe from NYT where you make your own dough, and while it is perhaps a bit better, it really is not worth the additional effort.

A good recipe that elevates the classic pig-in-a-blanket. For a cleaner ingredient recipe I used Applegate Farms hotdogs with Immaculate Baking Organic Crescent rolls. The butter wash with sesame seeds also is a great touch.