Dinner

Glazed Pigs In a Blanket Recipe

ByMaya bella March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Introduction

Glazed Pigs In a Blanket are a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties or family gatherings. Mini hot dogs wrapped in buttery crescent rolls and brushed with a sweet and tangy glaze deliver irresistible flavor in every bite.

The image shows a clear glass baking dish filled with golden-brown crescent rolls, each wrapped around small sausages. The rolls have a soft and flaky texture with a light sheen on top, sprinkled with black pepper or poppy seeds. One crescent roll is being lifted out by a black spatula, showing the sausage inside surrounded by the warm, fluffy dough. The baking dish sits on a rough beige cloth over a dark wooden surface, with a white marbled texture background. Steam rises from the hot rolls, making them look fresh and tasty. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 (12 oz.) package Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies or other mini hot dogs
2 tubes crescent rolls
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Cut each triangle through the point into two long triangles.
Step 2: Place a Lit’l Smokie toward the wide end of each crescent dough piece. Roll the dough around the Smokie from the wide end to the tip, leaving the hot dog peeking out slightly on both sides.
Step 3: Arrange the rolled pigs in a blanket in a 9×13-inch baking dish greased with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 4: Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat immediately after boiling.
Step 5: Brush the tops of the pigs in a blanket with the glaze, then pour the remaining glaze evenly over all the rolls in the dish.
Step 6: Bake uncovered at 375℉ for 25-30 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
Step 7: Serve warm, enjoying the perfect balance of sweet glaze and savory smokies.

Tips & Variations

For extra crunch, sprinkle sesame seeds instead of poppy seeds on the glaze before baking.
Try swapping the mini hot dogs for mini sausages or cheese-filled links for a twist.
Make sure to roll the dough snugly around the hot dogs to prevent the glaze from seeping underneath.
Use refrigerated crescent dough for convenience; homemade dough works too but may require adjusting bake time.

Storage

Store leftover glazed pigs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm them in an oven at 350℉ for 10-12 minutes to regain crispness. Microwaving may make the dough soggy.

How to Serve

The image shows a white square plate filled with golden brown mini sausages wrapped in crescent roll dough, each topped with a sprinkle of black pepper. The dough is flaky and slightly shiny, tightly wrapping the reddish-brown sausages with the ends exposed. The plate is placed on a white marbled surface with a textured tan cloth underneath and a red cloth beside it. In the background, there is a blurred glass baking dish holding more of the same mini sausage rolls. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare this recipe in advance?

Yes, you can assemble the pigs in a blanket and keep them covered in the refrigerator for a few hours before baking. Apply the glaze just before placing them in the oven.

What can I serve with glazed pigs in a blanket?

These are great on their own as appetizers, but you can also serve them with dipping sauces like ketchup, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce for extra flavor.