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    Grits and Pinecones » Recipes » Game Day

    Quick and Easy Pigs in a Blanket

    January 25, 2016 by Sharon Rigsby, Updated August 17, 2019 1 Comment

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    When the NFL’s top 2 teams face off on the field on Super Bowl Sunday, make sure you’re serving Quick and Easy Pigs in a Blanket and other game-day worthy appetizers and party fare.

    Quick and Easy Pigs in a Blanket with poppy seeds and carrots

    Over the next few days, I will be posting crowd-pleasing menu ideas and recipes which will be perfect for your Super Bowl Party or really any game-day gathering.

    Did you know one of the top New Year’s resolutions made by Americans is to spend more time with family and friends? And, yes, a Super Bowl Party is a perfect opportunity to do just that!

    Plan to serve 5-6 different kinds of appetizers, with 3-4 pieces of each kind per person. Think of your menu like a meal and offer a variety of dishes with different colors, tastes, and textures. Also, choose at least some dishes you can make ahead of time or, at least, prep ahead of time, so you can spend time with your guests on game day.

    Quick and Easy Pigs in a Blanket and their dipping sauce aren’t fancy, but they are a classic and delicious game day and tailgate party treat that your guests will love.

    Need more recipes or menu ideas for appetizers?

    If you need more appetizer ideas, check out my Skillet Macho Nachos, Crispy Buffalo Wings, and Buffalo Chicken Dip. Still, need more, take a look at my post 23 Quick and Easy Game Day Snacks. 

    There are only a few ingredients which include: refrigerated crescent roll dough, mustard, cocktail franks or mini hot dogs, an egg and optional poppy or sesame seeds to sprinkle on top. You can also make a tangy dipping sauce for your Pigs in a Blanket from sour cream, mayonnaise, and mustard.

    Quick and Easy Pigs in a Blanket and Pigs in a Blanket sauce ingredients

    How to make homemade Pigs in a Blanket. 

    To get started, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

    Unroll the crescent roll dough and spread each triangle lightly with mustard. Cut each triangle lengthwise into thirds, making 3 long skinny triangles from each.

    Crescent roll dough for Quick and Easy Pigs in a Blanket

    Put 1 cocktail frank at the large end of each strip and roll up.

    Place each rolled up frank seam side down on a foil-lined, greased baking sheet.

    Quick and Easy Pigs in a Blanket ready to baked in an oven

    Add a splash of water to your beaten egg and stir briskly with a fork to make an egg wash. Brush the dough on each hot dog with a small amount of the egg wash and if you wish, sprinkle with a small amount of poppy or sesame seeds.

    Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

    How to make Pigs in a Blanket sauce.

    While your Quick and Easy Pigs in a Blanket bake, add the sour cream, mayonnaise and 2 mustards to a small bowl and mix well. Serve this dipping sauce with the Pigs in a Blanket.

    Pigs in a Blanket and Pigs in a Blanket Sauce

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    Pigs in a Blanket with carrots and celery

    Quick and Easy Pigs in a Blanket

    Sharon Rigsby
    When the NFL’s top 2 teams face off on the field on Super Bowl Sunday, make sure you’re serving touchdown worthy appetizers and party fare.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 appetizers
    Calories 275 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Pigs in a Blanket

    • 8 oz original refrigerated crescent dough 1-8 oz can
    • ¼ cup Dijon or yellow mustard
    • 24 mini hot dogs or cocktail franks
    • 1 egg lightly beaten
    • Poppy or sesame seeds Optional*

    Tangy Dipping Sauce

    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 3 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
    • Unroll the crescent dough and spread each triangle lightly with mustard. Cut each triangle lengthwise into thirds, making 3 small triangles from each.
    • Put 1 cocktail frank at the large end of each strip and roll up.
    • Place each rolled up frank seam side down on a foil lined, greased baking sheet.
    • Add a splash of water to your beaten egg and stir briskly to make an egg wash. Brush the dough on each hot dog with a small amount of the egg wash and optional, sprinkle with a small amount of poppy or sesame seeds.
    • Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
    • While your Pigs in a Blanket bake, add the sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and whole-grain mustard to a small bowl and mix well.
    • Serve the Pigs in a Blanket warm with the dipping sauce.

    Notes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 86mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg
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    1. Kara

      January 25, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      Yum! A classic with a twist. The poppy seeds add a great touch.

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