Pigs in a Blanket

Published by Fork Around & Find Out Kitchen — presented in the Lila editorial voice. Editorial standards

Pigs in a blanket are what happens when a snack refuses to improve because it correctly recognizes that it already has the room. Cocktail sausages wrapped in crescent dough, baked until golden, and served with mustard have survived decades of parties without anybody demanding a foam, a reduction, or a microgreen. That kind of confidence should be studied.

The useful trick is getting the dough-to-sausage ratio right. Press the crescent seams together into one sheet, cut it into 24 small triangles, and roll each sausage from the wide end so there is enough pastry to puff around it without producing a dinner roll containing one confused hot dog. Place them seam-side down so they stay wrapped as the dough expands. Egg wash gives the tops better color, and everything bagel seasoning or poppy seeds add a little crunch and savory flavor.

At 375°F, they need only about 12–15 minutes to turn puffed and golden. Serve them warm with yellow mustard and watch how quickly a tray of 24 becomes a tray containing three lonely survivors nobody wants to take because suddenly everyone at the party has manners. Make more than you think you need. Pigs in a blanket have an extremely reliable disappearing act.

Prep20 minutes

Cook25 minutes

Total45 minutes

Serves8 servings

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Servings

1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
24 cocktail-size smoked sausages or mini hot dogs
Yellow mustard, for dipping
1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
Everything bagel seasoning or poppy seeds, for topping

Instructions

1Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2Unroll crescent dough and press seams together to form one flat sheet. Cut into 24 small triangles.
3Roll each sausage in a triangle of dough, starting from the wide end.
4Place seam-side down on the sheet pan. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
5Bake 12 to 15 minutes until the dough is golden and puffed.
6Serve warm with mustard for dipping.

Nutrition Information

Estimated per serving: 1 of 8 servings.

330Calories

13 gProtein

17 gCarbohydrates

24 gTotal Fat

8 gSaturated Fat

1 gFiber

3 gTotal Sugars

1070 mgSodium

70 mgCholesterol

Estimated from the ingredients and quantities in this recipe using standard food-composition values. Brand choices, trimming, cooking loss, optional ingredients, and actual portion size can change the numbers. How we calculate nutrition estimates.

Pro Tips

Press the crescent dough seams together so the dough doesn't separate during baking.
The egg wash makes them golden and shiny. Don't skip it.
Everything bagel seasoning on top takes these from basic to irresistible.

Substitutions

crescent roll dough → puff pastry for a flakier version Puff pastry is more elegant for parties.

cocktail sausages → full-size hot dogs cut into thirds Cheaper and works the same.

everything bagel seasoning → sesame seeds or poppy seeds Classic deli-style topping.

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat at 350°F for 5 minutes.

Make Ahead

Assemble and refrigerate on the sheet pan for up to 4 hours before baking.

Freezing

Yes. Freeze the assembled unbaked pieces in a single layer until firm, then store them airtight. Thaw them in the refrigerator, brush with egg wash, add the seasoning, and bake as directed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes. Wrap the cocktail sausages in the crescent dough and arrange them seam-side down on the sheet pan ahead, then refrigerate them covered. Brush with egg wash, add the seasoning, and bake close to serving for the puffiest dough.

How do I store the leftovers?

Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat at 350°F for 5 minutes.

Can I freeze it?

Yes. Freeze the assembled unbaked pieces in a single layer until firm, then store them airtight. Thaw them in the refrigerator, brush with egg wash, add the seasoning, and bake as directed.

Can I adjust it for what I have on hand?

Yes. Tested adjustments on this recipe include crescent roll dough → puff pastry for a flakier version; cocktail sausages → full-size hot dogs cut into thirds; and everything bagel seasoning → sesame seeds or poppy seeds.