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posted by Christy Denneyon Oct 26, 2021 (updated Mar 24, 2023) 4 comments »

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Pigs In a Blanket are the answer to every get together. They are the first appetizer to go at the party and the ideal game day food. A small co*cktail sausage is snuggled in crescent roll dough and baked. These are one of my kids all time favorites and one of my go-to easy recipes for a quick snack! Some people call these mini crescent dogs.

PIGS IN A BLANKET RECIPE

I’m a food blogger who is supposed to have gourmet food at all my events. What do people want to eat? Easy pigs in a blanket!

This classic appetizer makes an appearance at Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and and the Super Bowl. For Christmas you can even bake them in the form of a wreath.

INGREDIENTS

  • Crescent Dough – buttery dough that wraps up the little sausage. Some people like to use puff pastry or biscuit dough but I like the texture of crescent dough better.
  • Little Smokies (lil’ smokies) or co*cktail sausages – savory meat that is so good! You could even use vienna sausages in a pinch.
  • (optional) – poppy seeds or sesame seeds for topping. I don’t use these but some people do.

HOW TO MAKE PIGS IN A BLANKET

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
    2. Cut each crescent triangle in 3 pieces. Using 1 strip of dough for each wrap around the sausage.
    3. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 -15 minutes or until golden brown at 375 degrees. Serve with mustard and ketchup.

WHY ARE THEY CALLED PIGS IN A BLANKET?

Pigs in a blanket got their unique name because the pork sausage represent the pigs, and they’re wrapped in a blanket of dough. You can either make these with small sausages or full size hot dogs.

CLASSIC PIGS VS MINI PIGS

The larger version of these is a full size regular hot dogs wrapped in crescent dough. Personally the little pigs are much better than the larger pigs. But let’s be honest, anything wrapped in buttery crescent rolls is good.

OTHER NAMES

What are some other names these are called?

  • Halloweenies
  • mini crescent dogs
  • crescent roll pigs

WHAT TO DIP THESE IN?

  • Mustard
  • Ketchup
  • bbq sauce

OTHER EASY APPETIZER RECIPES

  • Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket
  • Easy Feta Dip
  • Killer Artichoke Bread
  • BLT Dip
  • Spinach Artichoke Cups
  • Spinach Ranch Dip
  • Mediterranean 7-Layer Dip
  • Cowboy Caviar Dip
  • Greek Salsa
  • BLT Dip
  • Warm Bacon Cheese Dip

Pigs In a Blanket Recipe - The Girl Who Ate Everything (2)

Pigs In a Blanket

Pigs In a Blanket are the answer to every get together. They are the first appetizer to go at the party. A small co*cktail sausage is snuggled in crescent dough and baked. These are one of my kids all time favorites!

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 12 minutes mins

Total Time: 22 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) tubes crescent rolls
  • 48 mini co*cktail weiners or sausages

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

  • Cut each of the crescent dough triangles into 3 pieces. Using 1 strip of dough for each wrap around the weiner

  • Bake for 12 -15 minutes or until golden brown at 375 degrees. Serve with mustard and ketchup.

Cuisine: American

Course: Appetizer

Author: Christy Denney

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originally published on Oct 26, 2021 (last updated Mar 24, 2023)

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4 comments on “Pigs In a Blanket”

  1. Carol Hokel Reply

    How do you cut the crescent roll triangular pieces into three equal parts to wrap the sausages? Can you show a picture of the cuts in a piece of dough?

    • Christy Denney Reply

      It’s as equal as you can get. It’s very forgiving

  2. Irene Fooshee Reply

    Looking forward to new recipe’s

    • Christy Denney Reply

      Thank you!

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Pigs In a Blanket Recipe - The Girl Who Ate Everything (2024)

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What is the story behind pigs in a blanket? ›

Did you know that pigs-in-a-blanket may be as old as the 1600's? Despite rumors that it is an invention as modern as 1957, field laborers in the England of the 1600's had what was essentially the same dish. Putting meat inside of dough was an obvious solution for a quick and nourishing meal on the go.

What is the real name for pigs in a blanket? ›

Pigs in blankets, kilted sausages or kilted soldiers is a dish served in the United Kingdom and Ireland consisting of small sausages (usually chipolatas) wrapped in bacon. They are a popular and traditional accompaniment to roast turkey in a Christmas dinner and are served as a side dish.

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pigs in blankets nplUS (sausages in pastry)salchichas envueltas nfpl + adj
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pigs in blankets nplUK (sausages wrapped in bacon)salchichas envueltas en tocino nfpl + adj

When was the first written record of pigs in a blanket occur in Betty Crocker's recipe book? ›

The first written record of “pigs in a blanket” exists in the 1957 Betty Crocker™ Cook Book for Boys and Girls. Since then, it has become a traditional finger food nationwide!

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The Texanist: Why Do Texans Call a Pig in a Blanket a Kolache? – Texas Monthly.

Which pig was killed in Animal Farm? ›

Jones' Manor Farm assemble in a barn to hear old Major, a pig, describe a dream he had about a world where all animals live free from the tyranny of their human masters. old Major dies soon after the meeting, but the animals — inspired by his philosophy of Animalism — plot a rebellion against Jones.

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“Most East Texas bakeries have mistakenly named their 'pig in a blanket' as a kolache,” she said. Although I am not of Czech heritage, I still cringe at the inaccuracy each and every time I see a sign proclaiming “Donuts and Kolaches” in front of a business, only to discover that there are no kolaches to be found.

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Why are pigs in blankets eaten at Christmas? There are no specific known origins of pigs in blankets becoming a traditional part of the British Christmas dinner, but the first written record of the product in general goes back to 1957.

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It is estimated that over 128 million pigs in blankets are eaten on Christmas Day alone!

What is the old saying pigs get slaughtered? ›

"Bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered" is an old investment industry saying that warns against being excessively greedy.

Who came up with pigs in a blanket? ›

Pigs in blankets are thought to have originated from Czechoslovakia or Germany but first appeared in print in the Cooking for Kids cookbook, published by U.S food firm Betty Crocker in 1957.

Why did the pigs sleep in beds? ›

Jones gives up his attempts at retaking his farm and moves to another part of the county. The pigs move into the farmhouse and begin sleeping in beds, which Squealer excuses on the grounds that the pigs need their rest after the daily strain of running the farm.

What does the Three Little Pigs story symbolize? ›

The story highlights the importance of intelligent and practical hard work in life, as it will definitely pay off in the coming years. The first two pigs were reluctant to do the hard work and chose an easy way to build their houses, and these houses couldn't protect them in the face of danger.

What does the killing of the pig represent? ›

His way of killing the pig goes to show that Jack has started to lose his morality and has leaned more toward a savage mentality. Jack's civility eventually goes away as the book progress and is due to the lack of proper authority to set rules to not allow Jack to change into what he eventually becomes.

Why is the Three Little Pigs a fairytale? ›

Answer and Explanation: The story of The Three Little Pigs is considered to be a fairy tale. It does not fit the criteria of a fable, as it was not written specifically to teach a life lesson or a moral.

Why did the pigs steal the eggs? ›

Vesterbacka told us that the pigs aren't actually evil. In the story of Angry Birds, the pigs are stuck on a small island, and they are hungry and in need of something to eat. So – like many of us would! – they decided to eat some eggs that they found.

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