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Best Easy Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

Name: Best Easy Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 80 g
Ingredients: mini hot dogs 24 pieces; refrigerated crescent roll dough 1 8 oz can; egg 1 piece; poppy seeds 1 tsp; dijon mustard 2 tbsp

Classic pigs in a blanket wrapped in flaky pastry dough are a fun, family-favorite party appetizer. These bite-sized treats are beloved by kids and adults alike at any gathering.

Cook 30 min Difficulty EASY 300 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

mini hot dogs 24 pieces
refrigerated crescent roll dough 1 8 oz can
egg 1 piece

Seasonings/Sauce

poppy seeds 1 tsp
dijon mustard 2 tbsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 24 g 32%

Protein 8 g 11%

Fat 18 g 57%

Serving size 80g

Cooking steps

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for even browning.
2

Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles; cut each triangle into three smaller strips.
3

Wrap one mini hot dog in a strip of dough, keeping the overlap tight but not stretched so the pastry puffs well. Repeat for all hot dogs.
4

Place assembled pigs in a blanket seam side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 1 inch between each for even cooking.
5

Beat the egg and brush lightly over each pastry-wrapped hot dog. Sprinkle with poppy seeds for extra crunch and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The signature ingredient in pigs in a blanket is the mini hot dog, which provides the savoriness and familiar bite at the center of each pastry. Wrapping them in flaky crescent roll dough creates the beloved contrast between warm, juicy filling and tender, golden crust.

Q. How do you prevent the pastry from getting soggy when baking?

To keep your pigs in a blanket crisp and golden, be sure to preheat your oven thoroughly and bake them on parchment paper with enough space between each one. Brushing with egg wash also helps seal the dough and adds a shiny, crisp finish.

Q. What gives these pigs in a blanket their distinct flaky texture?

Using refrigerated crescent roll dough provides layers of buttery, flaky texture that puff up while baking. Cutting the dough into strips and wrapping it tightly but not overstretching ensures the pastry rises properly without becoming tough.

Q. How many calories and what is the nutrition breakdown per serving?

Each serving (about 80g, roughly 4 pigs in a blanket) contains approximately 300 kcal, with 24g carbohydrates (32%), 8g protein (11%), and 18g fat (57%) based on caloric contribution.

Best Easy Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

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