Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

Loved Family Recipe: Blanket of Pigs

One very lovely book is Pigs on a Blanket. Party staples for good cause! Like many others, I find these little tidbits to be nostalgic. Cheesy, easy to make, and completely addictive.

We love them as an appetiser, but they can be eaten as a major meal with grilled veggies and a side salad. These will surely be loved by both adults and children.

Pigs on a blanket are very flexible. My recipe, which calls for the classic blend of hot dogs, American cheese, and crescent roll dough, is one of a billion ways to create them. Things like these will be necessary:

Ingredients:

• Crescent roll dough—store purchased works well!
• Your selection of chicken, turkey, or all-beef hot dogs
• American cheese, or for a distinct flavor, cheddar
• Dijon mustard (optional; for those who like a little spice)
• Butter melted, salted or not
• Granular garlic
• granulated onion
• A touch of refinement is to add maldon salt.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lay parchment paper over a baking sheet.
2. Pull the crescent dough into four neat rectangles after rolling it. Pinch the center seams of every rectangle to form long strips that are around 3/4-inch wide by 4-inches long. Your total in the end should be twelve strips.
3. Make the Fillings: Halve the hot dogs and cheese. If using, brush each dough strip lightly with Dijon mustard.
4. Put together and bake: Top each dough strip with a piece of cheese and a little hot dog. Roll the dough up snugly and put it seam side down on the baking pan. Bake for a further twelve minutes or until golden brown and cheese has melted.
5. Melt some butter in a little saucepan while the Pigs in a Blanket bake. Combine with powders of garlic and onion for extra flavor.
6. Just after the Pigs in a Blanket come out of the oven, brush them with the garlicky butter mixture. Optional but adds a nice textural contrast, top with Maldon salt for an upmarket touch. Present heated, with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes and Justifications

• Dough Options: Feel free to use puff pastry or even pizza dough in place of the crescent dough if that’s what you have on hand.
• Raising it Feeling under the weather? Stir a little bit of red pepper flakes or cayenne into the garlic butter.
• Gouda, pepper jack and cheddar are substitutes for American cheese.
• Swap up the conventional beef hot dog with spicy sausage, cheddarwurst, turkey or poultry.
• Dipping Delights offers many choices! Try fried sauce, chipotle mayo, honey mustard, garlic aioli, BBQ sauce, sriracha mayo, or anything else strikes your fancy.

Undoubtedly a hit, these Pigs in a Blanket are perfect for game days, potlucks, or just a fun midweek dinner. They are rather easy to personalize, so you may customize them just as you like. Thus, use creativity, enjoy, and have fun!

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