Pigs in a Blanket (Mini Crescent Dogs)

Only two ingredients to make the best pigs in a blanket with crescent roll dough and little smoky sausages. Great for an appetizer for parties or even for breakfast.

This mini crescent dog recipe is what my mother in law makes every Christmas since I’ve known her. I now make them for finger food for Halloween, Easter and even breakfast for slumber parties! Another classic recipe we make during the holidays is my smoked salmon cream cheese ball.

How to make the best pigs in a blanket:

• Crescent Roll Dough – We use Pillsbury Original
• Mini sausages (cocktail links) – Also known as lit’l smokies, you can use Hillshire farm or store-brand.

• Open and unroll the crescent dough onto a cutting board, try not to rip the dough as you open it.
• Cut each triangle into 3 smaller triangles. (note- I did not roll or flatten out the dough at all)
• Put one mini sausage on the larger end of the dough and roll up the dough around the sausage. Repeat with the rest of the dough and sausage. There will be a few extra sausages.

How long do I cook?

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Bake the pigs in a blanket for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.

Should I brush pigs in a blanket with butter?

I do not recommend brushing with butter. The little smokies and crescent rolls are already plenty greasy, you do not want to add more.

How do I keep these warm during my party?

• These are best served right away. Though they taste fine after they’ve cooled down.
• You can prolong their warmness by serving on the baking sheet, use one of your nicer ones for a prettier presentation.
• If you want a keep warm for hours little smoky recipe, try my Slow Cooker Molasses Barbecue Little Smokies.

Can I use biscuits instead of crescent dough?

• You can use a can of biscuits instead if in a pinch.
• Roll out the biscuit into a larger circle, cut into 3-4 pieces and roll up each mini sausage.

What dipping sauce goes with pigs in a blanket

• Apple butter
• Honey Mustard
• Ketchup and Mustard
• Maple Syrup
• Barbecue sauce (my daughter’s favorite)
• Nothing (trust me they are great alone!)

Other appetizers to try from the vintage recipe tin:

• Cold Spinach Dip – a must for every party
• Layered Taco Dip – Made in a cheesecake pan!
• Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball – Not your average cheeseball
• Bisquick Cheddar Garlic Biscuits – Just like red lobster
• Fried Green Tomatoes – A southern favorite

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