Everything Pigs in a Blanket are a great game day snack! Mini franks wrapped in puff pastry then topped with  an easy Everything Spice Blend. So easy to make and even easier to eat!

Everything Pigs in a Blanket on a marble board


You all know by now that I’m not a big sports nut but I can get into a big game when there’s a local team inching their way to the championship. Like the year, Villanova made it to the Final Four and it was pretty exciting in and all around Philadelphia. It’s a very big deal. But all I can think about is it’s the best reason to make Pigs in a Blanket!

I’m not sure how the tradition of stuffing ourselves while watching sporting events came about but I’m in. It’s like my last hoorah before another “Monday” begins when I attempt to get myself to the gym. I’ll be eating for energy this weekend and dipping my new favorite food into various mustards and barbecue sauce while washing it all down with a frosty beer.

Simple Ingredients You Will Need

  • Crescent Roll Dough – I love the flakiness of puff pastry sheets which I use in my original pigs in a blanket recipe but for this one I use a tube of crescent dough. It has a less flakey texture that’s more bagel like than puff pastry.
  • Pigs – Mini Beef Franks or cocktail weiners are the classic pig for Pigs in a blanket and are like regular hot dogs but miniature. You can also use little smokies (which are like mini sausage links) with excellent results.
  • Mustard – A light coating of dijon inside the puff pastry adds a nice tangy flavor. If you don’t like dijon mustard you can substitute with honey mustard or you can leave it out.
  • Egg – Egg is like the glue that holds it all together, it also gives the exterior a nice golden brown hue and helps the toppings stick to the dough.
  • Everything But the Bagel Seasoning – I love to use Everything Bagel seasoning on pigs in a blanket. My homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning is a pantry staple I put on absolutely everything.

For the full ingredient list and instructions, see the recipe card below.

Pile of pigs in a blanket on a marble board.

How to Make Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket

Everything Pigs in a Blanket are really simple to make. I used store bought crescent dough, cut it into little strips and brushed them all with a little dijon mustard before wrapping up the little dogs in their “blanket.” THEN I gave each “pig” a little brush of egg wash and a sprinkling of Everything Bagel Spice, which is also super simple to make. (It’s fabulous on these parmesan crisps, too!)

  1. Open the can of crescent roll dough and roll out on a clean, flat surface.
  2. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a 14 by 14 inch square.
  3. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1 1/2 inch squares, brush each square with a bit of mustard and place one of the cocktail sausages in the center of the dough on a diagonal.
  4. Wrap the dough around the dog and place on an ungreased baking sheet seam side down.
  5. Brush the tops of the pastry with egg wash and sprinkle with your everything seasoning.
  6. Bake until golden brown and puffed up.
  7. Serve hot or room temperature with your favorite dipping sauce.
pigs in a blanket being dipped into mustard

My Tips for The Best Pigs in a Blanket

  • Leftover pigs in a blanket can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Pat dry your little smokies before rolling up in the dough. The extra moisture could make the dough soggy.
  • If you don’t seal the dough with a bit of water and press lightly to seal, your Pigs in a Blanket could pop open in the oven while baking.
  • Customize your own Pigs in a Blanket with cheese, bacon, Quick Pickled Jalapeños and more. The sky’s the limit with this one.

How To Make Pigs in a Blanket In Advance

You can TOTALLY make these Pigs in a Blanket with puff pastry in advance! Just assemble them as instructed and then pop them in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap until you’re ready to bake. Skip the egg wash and toppings until right before you bake.

Bake them in a 350 degree oven as directed (uncovered) for 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden.

To FREEZE, simply assemble as directed and freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once they are frozen, transfer to a zip top freezer bag and return to the freezer for up to 2 months.

To bake from frozen, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and baking in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden.

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Pile of pigs in a blanket on a marble board.

Get the Recipe: Everything Pigs in a Blanket

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Classic pigs in a blanket topped with savory Everything seasoning are a game day must have.
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Ingredients

  • 1 package refrigerated crescent dough
  • 14 ounce package Mini Beef Franks
  • 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons Everything Bagel Spice

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Roll out the crescent dough and cut into strips approximately 1 inch wide by 2 inches long. Brush the dough with a thin layer of dijon mustard.
  • Wrap each frank in the dough and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment seam side down.
  • Brush the top of each “blanket” with egg and sprinkle with Everything spice. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
  • Serve immediately
Serving: 2g, Calories: 130kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 33mg, Sodium: 415mg, Potassium: 54mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 0g, Vitamin A: 20IU, Calcium: 7mg, Iron: 0.6mg
Author: Kellie
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American