Pigs in a Blanket & Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce
Pigs in a Blanket are an all-time kid-favorite appetizer for any occasion. They’re especially good with Honey Dijon Dipping sauce, which is a bit tangy and a bit sweet. This Pigs in a Blanket recipe is super easy and only has two main ingredients.
When my youngest was little, he would beg me to make these easy Pigs in a Blanket. He especially loved the sauce. They can be made with standard hot dogs or the little smokies. They’re equally good.
What you Need
- Sausage: Pigs in a blanket are made with full-size hot dogs, cocktail-sized smoked sausage (little smokies), breakfast sausage, or any other sausage you like.
- Cheese: Optional: Cheddar, pepper Jack, or American cheese all work fine; cut them into small slices.
- Refrigerated Crescent Rolls: Any brand is fine. You can also wrap them in puff pastry dough or pie crust.
- Seeds: Optional: sesame seeds, poppy seeds or everything bagel seasonings.
For the Dipping Sauce
- Mayonnaise: A good quality mayo.
- Honey: Adds a bit of sweetness to the sauce.
- Mustard: A mild Dijon mustard to make it kid-friendly.
- Lemon Juice: Lemon juice adds a bright note.
How to Make Easy Pigs in a Blanket
For Cocktail-size Sausage
- Open the package of crescent dough. Break the rolls at the perforations. Cut each roll into three smaller rectangles lengthwise.
- I brush the tops with honey mustard sauce or egg wash (whole egg mixed with a teaspoon of water) and then sprinkle poppy, sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning on top.
- If you’d like, you can add a chunk of cheese before rolling.
- Just place pigs in a blanket on a nonstick baking sheet and bake for about 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and the inside of the dough is done.
For Full-size Dogs
- Roll out the dough slightly. Lay a hot dog along the close edge of the shorter side of the crescent dough.
- Add cheese if desired.
- Roll up the dough around the dog until the dough meets.
- Slice off the remaining dough that hasn’t been used.
- Roll another hot dog with the leftover dough.
- Cut the rolled hot dog into 6-8 portions.
- Brush the tops and add seeds if you’re using them.
- Place them on a nonstick baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
How to Make the Honey Mustard Sauce
The sauce could not be easier. All you have to do is mix the ingredients in a small bowl. It’s best if it’s refrigerated for an hour or so.
The sauce is also delicious with chicken nuggets. Both grilled chicken and breaded chicken, like chicken tenders, work well with this sauce.
The History of Pigs in a Blanket
Did you know pigs in a blanket may be as old as the 1600’s? Perhaps they were invented in England by field workers. As is typical, Americans think we invented it in 1957 from a Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook for children’s recipes.
Check out the complete history Origins of Pigs in a Blanket.
How to Store Leftovers
Leftover pigs in a blanket can be stored in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
To reheat, put the pigs on a cookie sheet and warm in the oven for about 10 minutes at 350°F. They can also be reheated in the air fryer at 350°F. Air fry for 3-4 minutes. Flip and continue to air fry for two minutes until hot.
So, open the refrigerator if you need a quick appetizer that kids and adults will love. You probably have all of the ingredients in there.
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Pigs in a Blanket with Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise (I use Hellmann’s Canola or Olive oil)
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup Dijon mustard (I use Grey Poupon)
- Juice of 1/2 of a lemon
Pigs in a Blanket
- 1 package Crescent Rolls
- 1 pound bun length hot dogs
- 4 slices cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce
- Mix all ingredients well. Chill for at least 1 hour.1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup honey, ½ cup Dijon mustard, Juice of 1/2 of a lemon
Pigs in a Blanket
- Roll out crescent roll dough onto a large baking sheet. Pinch seams together, if needed.1 package Crescent Rolls
- Place one hot dog along the short edge of the dough. Most of the bun length hot dogs are just about the length of the short edge. If yours is not, just cut off a piece of another hot dog so that you have a hot dog all the way across the dough. Add cheese if desired.1 pound bun length hot dogs, 4 slices cheese
- Roll the dough around the hot dog until the edges meet, and cut the dough with a sharp knife. Cut each length of wrapped hot dog and dough into 6 to 8 pieces, depending on how large you would like them.
- Place seam side down on cookie sheet.
- Continue the process until all the dough is used up.
- Whisk together the egg and water. Brush on the tops of the dough. Sprinkle seeds over the egg wash. You can also brush the honey mustard sauce on them instead.1 egg, 1 teaspoon water, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Bake 15-18 minutes at 350°F until golden brown
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Originally Published January 3, 2015. Updated February 8, 2025.
The last time I baked with crescent rolls they had a slightly oily flavor and I was wondering if you have a recipe, please, for making the dough from scratch? I’ve used puff pastry in a pinch. Thank you! I’m so glad I just discovered your website!
When I make them from scratch, I use pie crust. I have a recipe here for pie crust. Caramelized onion quiche I’m glad you found us! Sign up for our mailing list so you dont miss a recipe!
I love he idea of wrapping sausage in that really butter rich crescent roll pastry but dipping them in that glorious honey mustard sauce really pushes them over the edge!
The sausages you have in Hungary are certainly better than the ones we get here! Thanks for your comment, Brian!
I love making my homemade Dijon dipping sauce, but I want to try this recipe because of the simplicity and looks so flavourful. Also, the pigs in a blanket are perfect for breakfast. Yum!
Thank you Arjhon! Making your own sauces is a great way to go. Isn’t it?
Such a classic. Loved by kids and adults!! It was always my favorite when my mom made them!
It’s kind of a 70’s 80’s or 90’s thing. Isn’t it? Thanks Pam!
Ahhh. Love the simplicity and flavor here!
Thanks Marisa! I appreciate that! Have a great day!
They look so cute, and so easy to make. I will surely try it! My kids will love it!!
Thanks so much, Swati! So nice of you to leave a comment! I hope they do!
My kids have never had pigs in a blanket, but I bet they would LOVE them! That sauce sounds great too!
Just get some good quality dogs and they are really not too bad, health wise! Thanks, Allison!
They look super cute! The dijon sauce sounds delicious
Thanks Camilla! The Honey Mustard really makes these little bites!
Oh, these would be great for my kid’s summer birthday party! They can never get enough hot dogs, but just a little bit “fancy” for the adults too!! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Danielle! Yes hot dogs are really a kids’ food. Aren’t they? I have to admit, though, I still love one once in a while, as well!
Super easy! The kids just love these babies!