Easy Pigs in a Blanket (2 Ingredients, 20 Minutes)

Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a blanket are the ultimate easy appetizer with mini sausages wrapped in soft, buttery crescent dough and baked until perfectly golden. They take about 20 minutes from start to finish, use just two ingredients, and always disappear fast at parties, game day gatherings, potlucks, or after‑school snack time.

This version keeps things simple and reliable, but still gives you room to customize: swap in puff pastry for a flakier bite, add cheese, brush with garlic butter, or sprinkle on everything seasoning. They freeze beautifully, bake well in a toaster oven, and are kid‑friendly enough that even my son makes them on his own. If you want a quick, crowd‑pleasing recipe that works year‑round, pigs in a blanket are it.

Pigs in a Blanket Ingredients

You only need two ingredients for traditional pigs in a blanket: refrigerated crescent roll dough and little smokies (mini cocktail sausages). You can also use hot dogs cut into thirds if you don’t have smokies.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 2 ingredients: just crescent dough and little smokies, nothing complicated.
• Ready in 20 minutes: perfect for last‑minute snacks or parties.
• Freezer‑friendly: assemble ahead and bake straight from frozen.
• Kid‑friendly: easy enough for kids to help wrap the sausages.
• Versatile: works with crescent dough, puff pastry, or even homemade dough.

Can I Freeze Before Baking?

You can put them together and flash freeze on a baking sheet. Once frozen, you can label and date a plastic bag and freeze them pulling out what you want to bake and serve in smaller portions.

Do They Need To Be Served Hot?

Yes. Pigs in a blanket must be fully baked before serving. Once cooked, they can be served warm or at room temperature.

What Sauces Go Well With Pigs In A Blanket?

You can use the same condiments that you use for hotdogs: mustard and ketchup. You can also serve dips like honey mustard and barbecue sauce. Maybe even dip into beer cheese for game night. Here are some flavor filled options:

• Mustard varieties
• Cranberry mustard
• Nacho cheese
• BBQ
• Honey mustard
• Pretzel cheese dip

Serving Ideas for Pigs In a Blanket

These make a great snack and are perfect for taking to parties or having as an appetizer. We event use them as an after school snack to curb hunger before dinner. And yes, sometimes they even become dinner with some delicious baked beans and corn bread.

Variations on Pigs in a Blanket

These twists keep the classic 2‑ingredient version simple while giving you fun ways to change up flavor, texture, and presentation.

Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket

Add a small strip of cheddar, Colby Jack, or pepper jack under the sausage before rolling.
The cheese melts into the dough and gives you that gooey, snack‑bar vibe kids love.

Everything‑Seasoned Pigs in a Blanket

Brush the dough with a light egg wash and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
This gives a savory, bakery‑style finish and pairs perfectly with mustard dips.

Garlic Butter Pigs in a Blanket

Melt butter with garlic powder and parsley, then brush it over the dough before baking.
They come out golden, fragrant, and perfect for serving with marinara or ranch.

Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket

Use thin strips of puff pastry instead of crescent dough for a flakier, more elegant appetizer.
Bake a few minutes longer until deeply golden and crisp.

Pretzel‑Style Pigs in a Blanket

Dip the wrapped sausages briefly in a baking‑soda water bath before baking.
Sprinkle with coarse salt for a soft‑pretzel finish and serve with beer cheese.

Bacon‑Wrapped Pigs in a Blanket

Wrap each sausage in a half‑slice of thin bacon before adding the dough.
Bake until the bacon is crisp and the dough is golden. Brown sugar is an added favorite.
These are a guaranteed crowd‑pleaser for game day.

Spicy Pigs in a Blanket

Use jalapeño‑cheddar smokies or brush the dough with a little sriracha butter.
Serve with spicy mustard or chipotle mayo.

Holiday Pigs in a Blanket

Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds.
Serve with cranberry mustard for a festive twist.

Mini Corn Dog Pigs in a Blanket

Brush the dough with a thin layer of honey before wrapping.
Serve with ketchup and mustard for a sweet‑savory fair‑food flavor.

Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

Air fry at 350°F for 6–8 minutes for a crispier, faster version.
Great for summer when you don’t want to heat the oven.

Can I Use Hot Dogs Instead?

You can use hot dogs, but cut them into small pieces about 1-2 inches in size to make these. You could also use mini hot dogs. For a light dough, you could also use puff pastry (cut the puff pastry into thin strips just like the crescent dough..

Can You Season the Crescent Dough?

You can put a egg wash on the dough if you want if you are serving at a party. to add additional flavor, you could sprinkle with poppy seed or everything bagel seasoning. You could also put garlic butter on the tops of the crescent dough before baking.

Make It With Puff Pastry!

Want another alternative, use strips of puff pastry. (baking time will be longer)