My boys love anything with hot dogs or sausage. So when I need to whip up something fast and satisfying, these classic pigs in a blanket are one of my go-to’s. Besides, serving finger foods saves on cleanup time.😍 They’re always a huge hit! Especially when served with homemade honey mustard sauce. It must be one of the simplest and tastiest appetizers you’ll ever make! 😉 Anything pork, like Vienna sausages, breakfast links, cocktail sausages, etc., wrapped nice and cozy is a pig in a blanket. Versatile, easy, and delicious.
Recipe Ingredients
Who would have thought you could make fancy appetizers with store-bought crescent dough and some sausages?
How to Make Pigs in a Blanket
Prep Ingredients
Mix mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and sriracha in a small bowl. Thoroughly mix and set aside. (Photos 1-2) Preheat oven to 400ºF/205℃. Prepare the baking or cookie sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Set aside. Combine the butter, honey, onions, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, hot sauce, and eggs. Mix until fully incorporated. (Photo 3) Cut – Open both cans of crescent roll dough. Unroll the dough and put it on a lightly floured surface. Cut along the perforations so you have 16 triangles. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise. Brush with the brushing sauce. (Photos 4-5)Note: You will have extra dough, but you can brush it with sauce and roll it up for flavorful crescent rolls.
Assemble
Place a cocktail sausage at the wide end of the dough triangle and roll it towards the other end to wrap it securely. (Photo 7) Repeat – Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process until you run out of dough or sausage. Season – Lightly brush pigs in the blanket with more brushing sauce and sprinkle Everything Bagel Seasoning on top. (Photo 8) Bake – Place in the oven and bake according to crescent roll directions or until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Serve – Let it cool slightly, and serve with the honey mustard sauce.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead, Serving, and Storage Instructions
You can always serve these tasty delights as an appetizer, quick snack, or light lunch. And they make a wonderful make-ahead, so make a big batch. Freeze and bake them when you have guests or get a craving. 😉 Place leftover crescent dogs in any clean, dry, airtight container or freezer-safe resealable bag. They’ll last in the fridge for up to 3 days or the freezer for 2-3 months. Microwave for 2-3 minutes or until warm. Or place the mini crescent dogs on a lined baking sheet and loosely cover them with foil. Bake them in a preheated 325℉/163℃ oven for 8-10 minutes or until hot. If frozen, bake them for 15-20 minutes at 325℉/163℃.
What to Serve With Pigs in a Blanket
The classic sides for a meal are fries and coleslaw. And don’t forget the dipping sauces. Besides ketchup, homemade BBQ sauce, honey mustard, and remoulade are awesome.
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Watch How to Make It
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