The short answer: for an easy pigs in a blanket recipe, cut crescent dough into thin strips, roll each around a cocktail sausage, brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes until golden. One tube of crescent dough wraps 24 smokies.
- Key numbers: 1 tube crescent dough · 24 cocktail sausages · 375°F · 12 to 15 minutes · 3 to 4 per guest
- Top moves: pat sausages dry, wrap seam-side down, egg wash, add a seasoning sprinkle, serve with mustard
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Amounts and methods for this pigs in a blanket recipe were checked November 8, 2026.
Pigs in a blanket ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent roll dough | 1 tube (8 oz) | Or 1 sheet puff pastry |
| Cocktail sausages (little smokies) | 24 | About one 12- to 14-oz package; pat dry |
| Egg | 1, beaten with 1 tbsp water | Egg wash for color |
| Topping (optional) | 1 tbsp | Everything bagel seasoning, sesame or flaky salt |
| Shredded cheddar (optional) | ¼ cup | Sprinkle on the dough before rolling |
| Mustard, ketchup or honey mustard | For dipping |
How to make pigs in a blanket
- Heat the oven. Heat to 375°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Cut the dough. Unroll the crescent dough and separate the 8 triangles. Cut each into 3 long, skinny triangles (24 pieces).
- Wrap. Place a sausage on the wide end of each strip and roll toward the point. Set seam-side down, 1 inch apart.
- Brush and season. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with everything seasoning or sesame seeds.
- Bake. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until puffed and deep golden. Cool 5 minutes so the centers are not scalding.
Hot dogs and smokies are fully cooked. For anyone pregnant, older or immune-compromised, make sure they are steaming hot, 165°F, before serving.
Crescent vs puff pastry vs biscuit dough
| Dough | Bake | Texture | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent rolls | 375°F, 12 to 15 min | Soft, buttery | Easiest; 24 per tube |
| Puff pastry | 400°F, 15 to 18 min | Flaky, crisp | Cut 1 sheet into 24 strips; keep cold |
| Biscuit dough | 375°F, 15 to 18 min | Bready | Halve and stretch each biscuit |
| Bacon (UK style) | 400°F, 25 to 30 min | Crispy, smoky | Use raw chipolatas; cook pork sausage to 160°F |
Variations
- Cheesy: sprinkle cheddar on each strip before rolling, or tuck in a thin slice of American cheese.
- Spicy: brush the dough with sriracha mayo, or use jalapeño smokies.
- Wreath: arrange in a ring around a bowl of mustard for a holiday table. See Christmas party food.
- Breakfast: wrap fully cooked breakfast links and serve with maple syrup.
- Full-size: wrap whole hot dogs in a full crescent triangle and bake 15 to 18 minutes for kids' dinner.
Make-ahead, freezing and party math
- Make ahead: wrap, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day. Bake straight from the fridge.
- Freeze: freeze unbaked bites on a tray, then bag. Bake from frozen at 375°F for 18 to 22 minutes.
- Hold: keep baked bites warm in a 200°F oven. Do not leave them out more than 2 hours.
- Leftovers: refrigerate within 2 hours and eat within about 3 to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven or air fryer to keep the dough crisp.
- How many: 3 to 4 per guest with other snacks; 5 to 6 per guest for game day.
- Little kids: cut into small pieces for children under 4, per the USDA FSIS hot dog guidance.
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Frequently asked questions
What are pigs in a blanket? Pigs in a blanket are small sausages or hot dogs wrapped in dough and baked until golden. In the US they are usually cocktail sausages in crescent roll dough. In the UK, pigs in blankets are small sausages wrapped in bacon and served at Christmas dinner.
What temperature do you bake pigs in a blanket? Bake pigs in a blanket at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes with crescent dough, or at 400°F for 15 to 18 minutes with puff pastry, until the dough is deep golden and puffed.
How many pigs in a blanket does one tube of crescent dough make? One 8-ounce tube of crescent dough has 8 triangles. Cut each triangle into 3 thin strips to wrap 24 cocktail sausages, or into 2 strips for 16 larger bites.
What sausages are best for pigs in a blanket? Cocktail smokies, little smokies and mini hot dogs are best for pigs in a blanket. You can also cut regular hot dogs into thirds. These are fully cooked, so the bake only needs to cook the dough and heat the sausage.
Are the sausages in pigs in a blanket already cooked? Yes, hot dogs and cocktail smokies are sold fully cooked. USDA FSIS still advises reheating hot dogs until steaming hot (165°F) for pregnant people, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Can I make pigs in a blanket ahead of time? Yes, you can make pigs in a blanket ahead. Wrap them, cover the tray and refrigerate up to 1 day, then bake straight from the fridge, adding 1 to 2 minutes.
Can you freeze pigs in a blanket? Pigs in a blanket freeze well. Freeze unbaked wrapped bites on a tray, bag them, and bake from frozen at 375°F for 18 to 22 minutes. Use within about 1 to 2 months.
What dipping sauce goes with pigs in a blanket? Classic dips for pigs in a blanket are yellow or spicy brown mustard, honey mustard, ketchup and cheese sauce. A mix of equal parts mayo, mustard and honey makes a quick party dip.
How many pigs in a blanket do I need per person? Plan 3 to 4 pigs in a blanket per adult when other appetizers are served, and 5 to 6 per person for game day or a kids party where they are the main snack.
Are pigs in a blanket safe for toddlers? Pigs in a blanket can be a choking hazard for children under 4. USDA FSIS, citing the American Academy of Pediatrics, advises cutting hot dogs lengthwise or into very small pieces for young children.
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Sources
- USDA FSIS: Hot dogs and food safety fsis.usda.gov
- FoodSafety.gov: Safe minimum internal temperatures foodsafety.gov
- USDA FSIS: Leftovers and food safety fsis.usda.gov