Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

Crescent roll dough: This is a pre-made dough that comes in a can, making it convenient and easy to use. It bakes into a light, flaky pastry.

Mini sausages: These are small, pre-cooked sausages that are perfect for appetizers. They are also known as cocktail sausages or little smokies.

To ensure your crescent roll dough wraps around the mini sausages evenly, try rolling the dough out slightly thinner with a rolling pin before cutting it into triangles. This will give you more surface area to work with and help the dough cook more evenly around the sausage.

• refrigerated crescent roll dough - Substitute with puff pastry: Puff pastry provides a similar flaky texture and can be used to wrap the mini sausages just like crescent roll dough.

• refrigerated crescent roll dough - Substitute with pizza dough: Pizza dough offers a different but still delicious texture and can be rolled out and cut into strips to wrap around the mini sausages.

• mini sausages - Substitute with cocktail franks: Cocktail franks are similar in size and flavor to mini sausages and can be used interchangeably.

• mini sausages - Substitute with veggie sausages: Veggie sausages provide a vegetarian alternative while maintaining a similar texture and flavor profile.

• To store your pigs in a blanket, allow them to cool completely after baking. Place them in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

• For longer storage, you can freeze them. First, let the pigs in a blanket cool completely. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the freezer until they are frozen solid, about 1-2 hours.

• Once frozen, transfer the pigs in a blanket to a freezer-safe bag or container. Label with the date and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.

• When ready to enjoy, reheat refrigerated pigs in a blanket in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes or until warmed through.

• For frozen pigs in a blanket, you can bake them directly from the freezer. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.

• If you prefer, you can also reheat them in the microwave. Place a few pigs in a blanket on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or until heated through. Note that the dough may not be as crispy as when reheated in the oven.

• To maintain the best texture and flavor, avoid reheating pigs in a blanket multiple times. Reheat only the amount you plan to consume immediately.

• Oven Method: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the leftover pigs in a blanket on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they are heated through and the crescent roll dough is crispy again.

• Microwave Method: Place the pigs in a blanket on a microwave-safe plate. Cover them with a damp paper towel to prevent them from drying out. Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until heated through. Note that this method may not keep the dough as crispy.

• Air Fryer Method: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place the pigs in a blanket in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Heat for 3-5 minutes or until they are warmed through and the dough is crispy.

• Stovetop Method: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the pigs in a blanket in the skillet and cover with a lid. Heat for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are warmed through and the dough is crispy.

• Toaster Oven Method: Preheat your toaster oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pigs in a blanket on the toaster oven tray. Heat for 8-10 minutes or until they are heated through and the dough is crispy.

• Oven: Used to preheat and bake the pigs in a blanket to a golden brown perfection.

• Baking sheet: Provides a flat surface for placing the wrapped sausages and ensures even baking.

• Parchment paper: Lines the baking sheet to prevent sticking and makes for easy cleanup.

• Knife: Used to cut the crescent roll dough into small triangles.

• Cutting board: Provides a safe surface for cutting the dough.

• Tongs: Handy for placing the wrapped sausages on the baking sheet and for serving.

• Serving platter: Used to present the pigs in a blanket when serving.

• Small bowls: Ideal for holding dipping sauces to accompany the pigs in a blanket.

Pre-cut the dough: Unroll and cut the crescent roll dough into triangles ahead of time to save minutes during assembly.

Use parchment paper: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.

Batch preparation: Wrap all mini sausages in dough at once, then place them on the baking sheet together.

Preheat the oven: Start preheating your oven before you begin wrapping to ensure it's ready when you are.

Serve with ready-made dips: Use store-bought dipping sauces to save time on making your own.