Description
A fun and tasty pigs in a blanket wreath perfect for parties, family gatherings, or game day. Golden, buttery crescent dough wrapped around mini hot dogs with melted cheese creates a visually impressive and crowd-pleasing appetizer ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
1 package crescent roll dough
24 mini hot dogs
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
1 egg (for egg wash)
Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the crescent dough and cut it into strips.
- Wrap each mini hot dog with a strip of dough.
- Form a wreath shape with the wrapped hot dogs on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the wreath.
- Beat the egg and brush it over the dough.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top, if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Swap shredded cheese types for different flavors.
Use puff pastry instead of crescent roll dough for a flakier texture.
Add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the egg wash for aroma.
Include dipping sauces such as mustard, ketchup, or ranch.
Vegetarian option: replace mini hot dogs with plant-based sausages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice/portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
