Pigs in a Blanket

Name: Pigs in a Blanket
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 oz cocktail franks (Lil' Smokies or similar), patted dry; 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough; 2 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard; 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash); 2 tsp everything bagel seasoning (optional)

Plump cocktail franks snugly wrapped in buttery crescent dough and baked until golden brown. The crowd-pleasing American party snack that never has leftovers.

35 minEasyServes 8200 cal/serving

AmericanAppetizerOvenStandardLow CarbLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

14 oz cocktail franks (Lil' Smokies or similar), patted dry
2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard
1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
2 tsp everything bagel seasoning (optional)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Open 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough and separate into triangles along the perforations. Cut each triangle into 3 smaller triangles.
3

Spread a small amount of 2 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard on each dough triangle.
4

Place one patted dry cocktail franks (Lil' Smokies or similar) at the wide end of each triangle and roll up toward the point, wrapping the dough around the frank.
5

Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
6

Brush with 1 beaten (for egg wash) large egg and sprinkle with 2 tsp everything bagel seasoning (optional) if desired.
7

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
8

Serve warm with ketchup, mustard, or honey mustard for dipping.

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Questions

What is Pigs in a Blanket?

Plump cocktail franks snugly wrapped in buttery crescent dough and baked until golden brown. The crowd-pleasing American party snack that never has leftovers. This reference files it under American appetizer: made in the oven, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

How long does Pigs in a Blanket take?

As written, 35 minutes: 20 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 7 (15 minutes): "Bake for 12-15 minutes until the dough is golden brown and cooked through."

What temperature do I cook Pigs in a Blanket at?

For Pigs in a Blanket, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 7.

How do I know when Pigs in a Blanket is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.

Does Pigs in a Blanket contain eggs?

Yes: 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash). The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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