Crescent Roll Pigs in a Blanket

Name: Crescent Roll Pigs in a Blanket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 hot dogs; 4 slices cheddar cheese, or American cheese; 1 (8-ounce) tube refrigerated crescent rolls; 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon of water, optional; Sesame seeds or poppy seeds, for garnish, optional

Pigs in a blanket are cheese-stuffed hot dogs encased in crescent roll dough, baked until golden, and optionally topped with egg wash or seeds.

⭐ 3.8 (66 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 12 minTotal: 27 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Lunch Appetizer

Cuisine Tags:

American

This page may contain affiliate links. If you click and buy, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F.
Slit each hot dog lengthwise, almost through the middle.
Cut each slice of cheese into 6 narrow strips and insert 3 strips into each hot dog.
Separate crescent dough triangles and wrap each hot dog, stretching the dough to fully cover.
Optionally, brush wrapped hot dogs with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.
Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 9-12 minutes until golden brown.
Serve warm with desired mustard or dipping sauce.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 331 kcal

Carbohydrate: 13 g

Cholesterol: 62 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 12 g

Saturated Fat: 12 g

Sodium: 667 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 26 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g