Pigs in a Blanket

Ingredients for Easy Pigs in a Blanket

This easy pigs in a blanket recipe requires just 2 staple ingredients—it couldn’t get any simpler! Here’s what you’ll need.

Crescent Rolls: This is the best pigs in a blanket recipe for busy home cooks, and it’s all thanks to the pre-made refrigerated crescent roll dough! It’s ready to cut, roll and bake straight out of the can.

Cocktail-Size Sausages The mini cocktail-size weenies are the stars of these pigs in a blanket, and you can use either smoked link sausages or cut-up pieces of hot dogs.

How to Make Pigs in a Blanket

Want to learn how to make pigs in a blanket in a few simple steps? Check out this quick summary—then read on for the full pigs in a blanket recipe.

Unroll and Cut Crescent Dough

While your oven heats , unroll your canned crescent dough. Separate the dough into triangles, then cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles.

Roll Up Crescent Dogs

It’s time to roll up your mini sausages! Place a sausage on the shortest side of one of your narrow dough triangles, and roll it all the way up—it’s that easy. Place your mini pigs in a blanket on your cookie sheets with the point side of the rolled dough facing down.

Bake

Bake your crescent roll hot dogs until golden brown, rotating the cookie sheets halfway through. Once they’re out of the oven, immediately transfer your pigs in a blanket to a serving platter. Time to serve ‘em up, hot and ready!

What to Serve with Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a blanket make delicious party food, but we’d chow down on these adorable crescent roll hot dogs any day of the week. Whether or not you’re serving a crowd, here are some of our favorite sides to eat with pigs in a blanket.

Mashed Potatoes: There’s no side dish more crowd-pleasing than creamy, savory mashed potatoes—and our Easy Homemade Mashed Potatoes always lead to clean plates at the potluck.

Oven-Roasted Potatoes: If you can’t get enough tasty spuds, try these Easy Oven-Roasted Potatoes. Whether you make them for weeknight family dinners or special holiday gatherings, you’ve got a sure hit on your hands!

Finger Foods: Dishing up pigs in a blanket for a house party or game day event? Set up a station of appetizers and shareable foods your guests can eat with their hands. From chicken wings and sandwiches to potato chips and veggie trays, you’ve got options!

How to Store and Reheat Pigs in a Blanket

Have any leftover pigs in a blanket? Here’s how to store them in the fridge or freezer and reheat them when you’re ready to eat.

In the Fridge: Let your extra crescent roll hot dogs cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat your pigs in a blanket, arrange them on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until they’re heated through, and the crescent dough starts to re-crisp slightly.

In the Freezer: Want to store your extra mini pigs in a blanket for up to a month? Let them cool completely 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, just place them on large ungreased cookie sheets and loosely cover them with foil before baking at 325°F for 14 to 16 minutes or until heated through.

The Best Dipping Sauces for Pigs in a Blanket

These bite-sized rolled weenies are perfectly dippable, so don’t forget the condiments! Try setting up a condiment bar alongside your mini crescent roll hot dogs with a bunch of small bowls containing your favorites, along with some spoons and appetizer plates.

When it comes to quick and easy dips, nothing beats a good mustard or classic tomato ketchup—but we’re also big fans of chili sauce, creamy horseradish, garlic aioli and our crowd-favorite Cream Cheese Ranch Dip. All of these tasty options perfectly complement the smokiness of pigs in a blanket for whatever you're in the mood, or taste for!