Pigs In A Blanket are a classic appetizer everyone loves during the holidays or any time of year!
Pigs in a blanket are the quintessential party appetizer or hors d’oeuvre for any occasion, but especially as the holidays are rolling in. I make the tasty baby hot dogs on Thanksgiving to pick at while watching football, my in-laws always have them for Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve does not even exist without pigs in a blanket! They are timeless and universal and loved by children and adults alike, regardless of social class and background.
Possibly the most appealing characteristic of pigs in a blanket is the ease of making them. I loved helping in the kitchen when I was little and this was one dish I could practically do all by myself. I would also add way too much dough to a few and set them aside for my personal plate, since the doughiness was the best part to a five-year-old. Many years later, my husband and I would go to fancy dinners on New Year’s Eve in Manhattan, but I would still cook up a dozen pigs in a blanket to enjoy before we went out. Anything a child can make or you can throw together in heels and a dress is a win in my book for sure!
The buttery dough, wrapped around a salty frank, dipped in spicy or honey mustard, is a perfect combination of flavors. And the fact that you get it all in one bite is certainly a bonus! From a party-goer’s standpoint, being able to pop pigs in a blanket in your mouth is the best. It is just one tasty bite, you’re not worried if it’s in your teeth, and you’re not left awkwardly standing with a skewer in your hand. Don’t get me wrong, I love a delicious Shrimp Kabob or Pineapple Thai Chicken Skewer, but when hosting a gathering, pigs in a blanket are the way to go!
Are Pigs In A Blanket Healthy?
Pigs in a blanket are high in sodium and fat and encased in carb-laden dough, so they would not be considered healthy by normal standards. You can make a slightly healthier version of pigs in a blanket by choosing an all-natural, organic, or uncured frank. Another option is using cocktail sausages made of turkey or chicken. You can also use gluten-free or keto-friendly crescent roll dough if that aligns with your diet or preference.
Pigs In A Blanket Across The World
When you say pigs in a blanket in the United States, there is no doubt you are talking about cocktail hot dogs wrapped in puffy, baked dough that you are probably eating at a party. In Denmark and Norway, this same product is called “sausage horns,” or pølsehorn. And in Germany (I think this is the funniest one), pigs in a blanket are known as “sausage in a dressing gown,” or Würstchen im Schlafrock. Finally, I recently discovered in the UK, pigs in a blanket are also mini hot dogs, but wrapped in BACON! Meat on meat piggies? I had never heard of this.
How to make ahead and store
You can assemble pigs in a blanket a day in advance, cover them with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Just cook them when it’s time to serve. For leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your pigs in a blanket with Homemade Honey Mustard, zesty Mustard Barbecue Sauce, or creamy Beer Cheese Sauce. Looking for other tasty ideas for appetizers? I’m obsessed with this Bang Bang Chicken and these flavorful Keto Jalapeño Poppers. Be sure to make something for the vegans too, like these perfect Vegan Empanadas.
Ingredients
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 package 8 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 24 cocktail-size smoked sausages
- Preferred sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Mix the beaten egg, water, and salt to make an egg wash.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate at the perforations to create triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into three smaller triangles to create 24 pieces.
- Place a sausage on the wide end of each triangle and roll toward the opposite point. Place seam side down on a baking sheet.
- Use a pastry brush to apply egg wash to the crescent dough.
- Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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