We are serving up a tried-and-true favorite: pigs in a blanket, only in a fun way…pigs in a woven blanket.
You can’t go wrong with pigs in a blanket, it’s a classic, people will always love it. You can serve it for dinner with cheesy chili or brush them with a little bit of truffle oil for a fancy dinner party. When you watch this quick video, you’ll want to make them like this all the time!
Watch the video here to see how easy this technique is.
What you need to make Pigs in a Woven Blanket:
- Pillsbury crescent roll dough
- hot dogs
- butter
- salt
- flat leaf parsley
- turkey chili (optional)
- cheddar cheese (optional)
- ketchup and mustard (optional)
How to make Pigs in a Woven Blanket:
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 375.
- Roll dough: On a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper, roll out the crescent roll dough into a rectangle shape, about 14×10 in inches.
- Cut dough: With a sharp knife, cut the dough into long strips.
- Fold: Fold back every other strip.
- Add hot dogs: Place a hot dog on the flat strips, then move the folded strips back over the hot dog.
- Start weaving: Next fold back the opposite strips over the first hot dog. Add the second hot dog next to the first and then bring the folded over strips back over the second hot dog.
- Weave: Repeat this weave pattern until all eight hot dogs are laying side by side in the dough strips.
- Add to pan: Move parchment sheet onto a baking sheet pan.
- Add butter and salt: Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake: Bake for 25 minutes at 375 or until golden brown.
- Cool and garnish: Let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with a little chopped parsley.
- Serve: Serve warm with cheesy chili or ketchup and mustard.
How to store Pigs in a Woven Blanket:
Store these pigs in a blanket in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last around three days!
Twist on Pigs in a Blanket:
Almost everyone knows and loves pigs in a blanket. This woven version will be sure to impress, and still have that great taste that everyone loves. Next time you need to make an appetizer you’ll have to try out this recipe!
How to weave pigs in a blanket:
We made a quick video below to show just how easy it is to weave the hot dogs through the dough. It’s very similar to a woven pie crust. You will take turns pull back half of the dough strips, adding a hot dog, and repeating until they are all woven together.
Dipping Pigs in a Blanket:
Pigs in a blanket is brought to the next level with a good dip! We love to dip in chili, ketchup, or mustard. You could also try dipping in ranch, or even homemade Chick Fil A Sauce!
Pigs in a Woven Blanket
Classic pigs in a blanket with a twist... Woven Pigs in a Blanket!
Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury crescent roll dough
- 8 hot dogs
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- salt to taste
- flat leaf parsley chopped for a garnish
- 1 can Turkey Chili optional
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese optional
- ketchup and mustard optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375.
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On a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper, roll out the crescent roll dough into a rectangle shape, about 14x10 in inches.
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With a sharp knife, cut the dough into long strips.
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Fold back every other strip.
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Place a hot dog on the flat strips, then move the folded strips back over the hot dog.
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Next fold back the opposite strips over the first hot dog. Add the second hot dog next to the first and then bring the folded over strips back over the second hot dog.
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Repeat this weave pattern until all eight hot dogs are laying side by side in the dough strips.
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Move parchment sheet onto a baking sheet pan.
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Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with salt.
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Bake for 25 minutes at 375 or until golden brown.
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Let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with a little chopped parsley.
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Serve warm with cheesy chili or ketchup and mustard.
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More fun appetizers that we LOVE:
That’s it! I’d love to hear…what’s one of your favorite tried and true recipes…something that’s been around forever that you will always love? Let me know in the comments down below!
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