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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.

35 minEasyServes 8200 cal/serving

AmericanAppetizerOvenStandardLow CarbLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 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. 5

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

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

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

  8. 8

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

Questions

How long does Pigs in a Blanket keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Pigs in a Blanket?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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