Pigs in a Blanket – Easy Crispy Party Appetizer for Beginners

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Pigs in a blanket with dipping sauces

Golden pigs in a blanket on a platter with mustard and ketchup.

Pigs in a blanket are buttery, warm, and always the first tray to disappear.
They’re perfect for game day, holidays, and kid-friendly snack boards.
All you do is wrap, bake, and dip.

The trick is placing them seam-side down so they don’t unroll.
Bake until deeply golden for the best crisp, flaky bite.

Why You’ll Love This Pigs in a Blanket

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  • Family-friendly favorite: Kids and adults both love them.
  • Fast and foolproof: 25 minutes total.
  • Perfect party finger food: Easy to grab and share.
  • Dips for everyone: Sweet, spicy, tangy.
  • Make-ahead option: Prep the tray early.

Ingredients for Pigs in a Blanket

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Ingredients for pigs in a blanket on a counter
Crescent dough and mini sausages keep it simple
  • Crescent roll dough (1 tube) – quick and flaky.
  • Mini sausages (24) – classic; turkey or beef works too.
  • Egg (1) – for shine; milk works in a pinch.
  • Sesame seeds or everything seasoning (optional) – extra flavor.
  • Dipping sauces – mustard, honey mustard, ketchup.

How to Make Pigs in a Blanket

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Four step collage of making pigs in a blanket
Cut, wrap, brush, and bake
  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • 2. Cut dough into skinny strips. Wrap each sausage snugly; place seam-side down.
  • 3. Brush tops with egg. Add seeds if using.
  • 4. Bake 12–16 minutes until puffed and golden. Serve warm with dips.

Tips for Perfect Pigs in a Blanket

  • Seam-side down prevents unrolling.
  • Space them out so they crisp.
  • Egg wash makes them glossy and golden.
  • Keep warm in a 200°F oven if needed.

Variations & Substitutions

  • Add a thin strip of cheddar inside.
  • Use puff pastry for extra flake.
  • Try spicy sausages for heat.
  • Serve with honey mustard for a sweet kick.

Make-Ahead & Freezing

Fridge: 4 days. Freeze unbaked wrapped pieces up to 2 months; bake from frozen with extra minutes.

Serving Suggestions & Pairings

  • Snack board with veggies and fruit.
  • Serve alongside chili.
  • Add to a party buffet with nachos and dip.

Recipe Card

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pieces
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Reader Review: Perfectly golden and gone fast. Seam-side down was the best tip!

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