Classic Cocktail Franks (Pigs in a Blanket)

 

 Classic Cocktail Franks (Pigs in a Blanket) are the ultimate crowd-pleasing hot dog appetizer—juicy mini cocktail franks wrapped in buttery, flaky crescent roll dough and baked until golden brown.

Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Yield: 32 appetizers

Ingredients

• Hot Dogs: 1 package (12 to 14 oz) mini cocktail franks (such as Lil' Smokies or mini hot dogs)
• Dough: 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
• Topping: 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted), 1 tbsp Everything Bagel seasoning (or sesame seeds/poppy seeds)
• For Serving: Honey mustard, yellow mustard, or warm cheese dip

1.Prep the dough and franks: Prevents dough from becoming soggy during baking.

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the crescent dough onto a cutting board and press the perforations together to form 4 long rectangles. Cut each rectangle lengthwise into 8 narrow strips (giving you 32 strips total). Pat the mini cocktail franks dry with paper towels.

2.Wrap the franks: Keep dough snug around the frank so it doesn't unroll.

Place one cocktail frank at the wide end of a dough strip and roll it up tightly toward the point. Place the wrapped frank seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each piece.

3.Brush and season: Butter helps the seeds stick and promotes a golden brown crust.

Brush the tops of the dough lightly with melted butter, then sprinkle generously with Everything Bagel seasoning.

4.Bake and serve: Serve warm while the pastry is at peak crispness.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes on the pan, then serve warm alongside honey mustard, yellow mustard, or warm cheese sauce for dipping.