Description
A classic and crowd-pleasing appetizer made with juicy sausages wrapped in flaky, golden crescent dough. These pigs in a blanket are quick, easy, and perfect for parties, game nights, or any occasion that calls for a fun, nostalgic snack.
Ingredients
1 can (8 oz / 226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
8 regular hot dogs or 16 cocktail sausages
1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for brushing)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional, for topping)
Ketchup or mustard, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate the crescent roll dough into 8 triangles.
- Place one hot dog on the wide end of each triangle and roll it tightly toward the tip. For cocktail sausages, cut each triangle in half and roll one sausage in each strip.
- Arrange the wrapped hot dogs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush lightly with melted butter and sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on top, if desired.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Add a slice of cheese before rolling for a gooey, melty center.
Use puff pastry instead of crescent dough for a flakier version.
For a breakfast twist, use breakfast sausage links and serve with maple syrup.
Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to keep them crispy.
Can be made ahead and frozen before or after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
