Pigs In a Blanket are the answer to every get together. They are the first appetizer to go at the party. A small cocktail sausage is snuggled in crescent dough and baked. These are one of my kids all time favorites! 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? Pigs in a blanket!
These make an appearance at Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. For Christmas you can even bake them in the form of a wreath.
HOW TO MAKE PIGS IN A BLANKET
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Cut each triangle strip in 3 pieces. Using 1 strip of dough for each wrap around the sausage.
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Bake for 12 -15 minutes 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 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.
OTHER NAMES
What are some other names these are called?
- Halloweenies
- mini crescent dogs
OTHER APPETIZER RECIPES:
Yield: 24 servings
Pigs In a Blanket are the answer to every get together. They are the first appetizer to go at the party. A small cocktail sausage is snuggled in crescent dough and baked. These are one of my kids all time favorites!
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1
package cocktail weiners
(often called lil’ smokies) -
1
package breadstick dough or refrigerated crescent rolls
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Cut each triangle strip in 3 pieces. Using 1 strip of dough for each wrap around the sausage.
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Bake for 12 -15 minutes at 375 degrees. Serve with mustard and ketchup.