Pigs in a blanket are the ultimate party appetizer—cocktail sausages wrapped in flaky, buttery crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection. They’re simple, satisfying, and always the first thing to disappear at parties.
Whether you’re serving them for game day, holiday gatherings, or just a fun snack, these bite-sized treats are guaranteed to be a hit. Serve them with honey mustard, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce, and watch them vanish. This recipe uses refrigerated crescent roll dough for ease, but you can also use puff pastry for an extra-flaky version.
Instructions
Prep and Preheat
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the Dough
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles along the perforated lines. If using seamless dough, cut into triangles or rectangles.
Cut the Triangles
Each triangle can be cut in half lengthwise to create two smaller triangles, perfect for cocktail sausages. (For larger sausages, you may want to keep them whole.)
Wrap the Sausages
Place a sausage at the wide end of a dough triangle. Roll the dough around the sausage, tucking the tip underneath. Place on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Repeat with remaining sausages and dough, spacing about 1 inch apart.
Egg Wash
Brush the tops of each wrapped sausage with the egg wash. If using, sprinkle with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning.
Bake
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
Serve
Let cool slightly, then serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Pro-Tips for Pigs in a Blanket Perfection
- Use Quality Sausages: Cocktail sausages or lil’ smokies come in various flavors—try original, smoked, or even cheese-filled for variety.
- Don’t Overwrap: You want a single layer of dough around the sausage, not multiple layers.
- Seal Well: Place seam-side down so they don’t unroll during baking.
- Egg Wash for Color: The egg wash gives them that beautiful golden-brown sheen.
- Make Ahead: You can assemble them up to 24 hours ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
- Freezer Friendly: Freeze unbaked pigs in a blanket on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to cooking time.
- Variations: Try using puff pastry for extra flakiness, or wrap in bacon before the dough for extra indulgence.
- Dipping Sauces: Offer a variety—honey mustard is classic, but spicy brown mustard, ketchup, and BBQ sauce are all delicious.
These Pigs in a Blanket are the classic party favorite, absolutely irresistible.
