Ingredients

1 (8-oz.) tube crescent rolls

1 12-oz. package mini cocktail weiners

4 tbsp. melted butter

Coarse salt, for sprinkling

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 375º. On a lightly floured surface, unroll crescent sheets and tear where perforated. Cut each triangle into 3 smaller triangles. Step 2Place one cocktail weiner on thick side of each triangle then gently roll to thinner side. Step 3Transfer to a medium baking sheet, brush with melted butter, and a sprinkle with coarse salt.Step 4Bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

If you’re looking for the easiest (and most delicious) recipe for these classic bites, follow our top tips & tricks to nail them every time: What can I use instead of crescent dough? There’s something very classic about the crescent dough flavor, so we tend to gravitate towards it, but puff pastry or even biscuit dough would work in this recipe. If you’re using puff pastry, make sure to build in enough time for it to thaw since you typically buy it frozen.  What else could I season these with besides coarse salt? Anything you love! We’re big fans of topping ours with everything bagel seasoning (like these everything bagel dogs) or brushing with garlic butter before baking. More ideas: poppy seeds, sesame seeds (white and black would make for a nice presentation), granulated onion, shredded Parmesan. These little guys are kind of a blank slate, ready to be topped with any of your favorite seasonings!  I can’t find cocktail weiners at my grocery store! What do I do? Good news! You can totally use regular hot dogs for pigs in a blanket. Just cut your hot dogs into quarters and proceed with the recipe as is. You can even use different types of sausage! Try a spicy andouille or an herby chicken sausage. Just make you’re buying the precooked stuff.  What should I serve these with? When it comes to dips, nothing beats a good grainy mustard. Other dip options include (but are certainly not limited to) ketchup, aioli, barbecue sauce, or even ranch dressing. Want to level up your pigs in a blanket presentation for the holidays? Make our pigs in a blanket wreath! Made them? Let us know how it went in the comment section below!