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Delight your guests with delicious Holiday Pigs in a Blanket, a festive twist on a classic appetizer perfect for any celebration.

Holiday Pigs in a Blanket

A crowd-pleasing holiday appetizer featuring buttery pastry and juicy mini sausages, perfect for festive gatherings and customizable with various dips and toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 32 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 32 pieces cocktail sausages, patted dry About 1 lb
  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 oz each) Alternatively, use 1 sheet of puff pastry
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tsp water For egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning Can substitute with sesame and poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt Optional
  • 2 ounces sharp cheddar or pepper jack, sliced into thin matchsticks Optional
  • Nonstick spray or parchment for the baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Open crescent dough and separate into triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 skinny strips (you’ll have 24 strips per can; 48 total). For 32 pieces, save the extra strips or overlap as needed.
  3. Pat sausages dry so the dough adheres and browns better.
Assembly
  1. Optional cheese: lay a sliver of cheese at one end of a dough strip.
  2. Place a sausage on top, then roll snugly so a spiral of dough wraps the sausage.
  3. Arrange seam-side down on the sheet, spacing slightly.
  4. Brush lightly with egg wash. Sprinkle with everything seasoning and flaky salt.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until puffed and deeply golden.
  2. Cool for 3–5 minutes (the centers will be hot!) before plating.
Dipping Sauces
  1. Honey Dijon: Mix 1/4 cup Dijon + 2 tablespoons honey + pinch of salt.
  2. Cranberry BBQ: Mix 1/3 cup BBQ sauce + 1/4 cup cranberry sauce + squeeze of orange.
  3. Maple Sriracha Mayo: Mix 1/4 cup mayo + 1 tablespoon maple + 1–2 teaspoons sriracha + lime.
  4. Herbed Ranch Yogurt: Mix 1/2 cup Greek yogurt + 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning + dill.

Notes

These Pigs in a Blanket can be made ahead and frozen unbaked for up to 2 months. Re-crisp baked ones in the oven or air fryer to maintain texture. Ideal for parties, they're customizable with numerous dips and toppings to suit your guests' preferences.