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Pull Apart Pigs in a Blanket

Pull apart pigs in a blanket appetizer is great for Super Bowl parties or just a fun dinner idea! Using refrigerated dough it is easy and YUM.

Pull Apart Pigs in a Blanket

Pull apart pigs in a blanket with pizza dough bread is so fun! It is so easy to use pizza or biscuit dough and smokies that your kids can even do it. Sprinkle with cheese at the end or serve with dip and done! (affiliate links present, originally published 5/21)

Lil Smokies Pigs in a Blanket

If you love our air fryer pigs in a blanket recipe you’ll love these!

You can really use whatever type of weiners you want for this. Cutting hot dogs into thirds is fine too. Smokies however do have a bit thicker outer skin with a stronger flavor already so they’re great.

Seen below is Pillsbury refrigerated pizza dough. Biscuits would be okay too, flattened and sliced into strips so it can be wrapped around each one. All basically take the same about of time, we discuss How Long to Cook Pigs in a Blanket of all kinds right here for you.

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Pigs in a Blanket with Biscuits

Most important part of that is to make sure the thickness of the dough is the same all the way across so it bakes evenly. Nobody wants to bite into raw dough. You could use a variety of doughs really. I have used flattened defrosted frozen rolls when that was all I had on hand.

Pigs in a Blanket with Pizza Dough

It is nice to use a roll of this usually used to make pizza though because it is already thinner than roll style. It’s long that you can slice with a pizza cutter into strips to wrap around each dog so super easy.

What does pigs in a blanket mean?

It’s basically a hot dog product with dough wrapped around it and cooked. There are many ways to bake, air fry, or you could even deep fry them. Typically you use your oven just long enough for dough to brown.

How do you keep pigs in a blanket from getting soggy?

Make sure before you wrap them up you blot the smokies with paper towels. You want to ensure there is no moisture on the outside or else it may not turn out as crispy as you’d like.

pigs in a blanket with biscuits

If you use a round cake pan it will turn out best, and prettiest for serving purposes. Of course you could use a spring form pan square one if that is all you have.

Sausage Roll Ring

If you want to lift the whole thing out you may want to use these 9″ parchment paper sheets. They have handles on the sides so when done you just grab the sides, lift out, and slide on to your serving platter!!

  1. Package of smokies
  2. Refrigerated pizza dough roll
    1. crescent roll dough would work
  3. Melted butter
  4. Garlic powder
  5. You could even sprinkle everything bagel seasoning all over the top so it sticks if you wanted more flair and flavor. OR Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes would add heat.

You’ll want a wad of foil to place into the middle too. Then once removed and put on to a platter you can slide a ramekin full of bbq sauce or ketchup in the center.

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How do you keep pigs in a blanket warm for a party?

If you prep this ahead of time make sure you dry hot dogs before wrapping. Do not pour on butter until right before baking so they don’t get soft and icky. Bake just as the party begins so they’re fresh.

You could turn off when done and place them into the microwave on the warm setting. Or remove, lower temp. to 225 F and put inside but I wouldn’t leave them in for long or they’ll dry out.

Perfectly easy appetizer for game days, a rainy weekend, or summertime treat. Serve with dipping sauces like bang bang sauce, fry sauce, ketchup and mustard.

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Pull-Apart Dogs in a Blanket Ring

Here’s how you do it. There is a printable recipe card at the bottom for you too. It will take under 30 minutes to preheat oven, and prepare these, add foil and bake these in your oven.

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray 9″ cake pan with non stick spray.
  • Open refrigerated pizza dough and roll out on to a lightly floured surface or non stick cutting board
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice dough into 1×2″ pieces

Lay smokies on paper towels and roll up to remove moisture on the outside. Wrap each small smokie in dough and seal on the ends. Then place pig in blanket standing upwards in the cake pan starting at the outer rim going all the way around. Do not overcrowd each piece knowing the dough will spread.

  • Pour this over the top of all of the wrapped sausages.
  • Bake at 375 for 30 minutes and then check to see if dough is lightly browned and not sticky anymore. If not bake for additional 5 minutes and check again.
Bacon Wrapped Smokies in Air Fryer

Pigs in a blanket with Pillsbury pizza dough

Take out and allow to cool for 10 minutes. If you want to transfer to a plate put one on top and gently flip over, then put another plate on the top of that and flip it upright. Remove foil and add a small dish with butter mixture dip in the middle and serve! Want a few more options, serve with our cheese bacon pull aparts too.

For another great appetizer like this, try our pull apart pizza bread and other Traeger appetizers too. Want to make something equally as delicious in your air fryer? Try these air fryer smokies or Crockpot little smokies too!

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Pull Apart Pigs in a Blanket

Pull apart pigs in a blanket appetizer is great for Super Bowl parties or just a fun dinner idea! Using refrigerated dough it is easy and YUM.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, hot dogs, pigs in a blanket, pull apart
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 255kcal
Author The Typical Mom

Ingredients

  • 1-2 pkg pizza dough tubes, refrigerated
  • 28 oz smokies or cocktail sausages / hot dogs
  • 1/2 c butter melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray 9" cake pan with non stick spray.
  • Open refrigerated pizza dough and roll out on to a non stick cutting board
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice dough into 1×2" pieces
  • Lay smokies on paper towels and roll up to remove moisture on the outside. Wrap each small smokie in dough and seal on the ends, then place facing upwards in the cake pan starting at the outer rim going all the way around, not overcrowding each piece (dough will spread)
  • Once you have 3 rows all the way around (about how many will fit with 1 package of weiners) there will be space in the middle probably. You can wad up a piece of aluminum foil and place it in the center so they don't fall over.
  • Mix together melted butter and garlic (and/or any other dry seasonings you want)
  • Pour this over the top of all of the wrapped sausages.
  • Bake at 375 for 30 minutes and then check to see if dough is lightly browned and not sticky anymore. If not bake for additional 5 minutes and check again.
  • Take out and allow to cool for 10 minutes. If you want to transfer to a plate put one on top and gently flip over, then put another plate on the top of that and flip it upright. Remove foil and add a small dish with dip in the middle and serve!

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Nutrition Facts
Pull Apart Pigs in a Blanket
Amount Per Serving (2 oz)
Calories 255 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 67mg22%
Sodium 938mg41%
Potassium 3mg0%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 236IU5%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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