Pigs In A Blanket

We all know it: The party just isn't complete without pigs in a blanket. Ready in under half an hour, these snacks are the perfect last-minute appetizer to throw together to complete your game day spread. While you may be thinking, I've had pigs in a blanket a million times before, we added an extra ingredient that may seem super-simple, but really takes this recipe over the top in our book. A sprinkle of salt on top of these bites gives an extra boost of flavor, reminiscent of another fave party snack of ours—homemade pretzels. Whether you make them completely classic or with a creative twist, follow our top tips to ace this staple Super Bowl snack.

What can I use instead of crescent dough?
There's something very classic about the crescent dough flavor, so we tend to gravitate toward 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, BBQ sauce, or even ranch dressing.

Made them? Let us know how it went in the comment section below!