Pigs in a Blanket with Homemade Crescent Rolls

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Pigs in a blanket are THE classic party food that never goes out of style. My kids devour them every time I make this recipe, which is quite often these days! We have taken this easy appetizer (or breakfast and lunch in our house) to the next level using homemade whole grain crescent roll dough.

These baked buttery rolls are the perfect vehicle for sausages or hot dogs. We’ll show you how to make these irresistible pigs in a blanket, bringing wholesome goodness to a timeless favorite with freshly milled whole grains.

Get ready to wow your family and friends with this delicious homemade crowd-pleasing classic, perfect for parties or dinner! You’ll be making these sausage rolls on repeat.

Tools You’ll Need:

• Grain Mill
• Mixer with Dough Hook
• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Cups
• Spatula
• Dough Scraper
• Rolling Pin
• Pizza Cutter/Knife
• Baking Mat
• Baking Pan
• Thermometer

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Ingredients:

• 1 batch of Whole Wheat Crescent Roll Dough
  • 3/4 Cup (177g) Water, warmed
  • 1 Cup (240g) Milk, warmed
  • 3.5 Cups (675g) Hard Wheat Berries, milled
  • 8 TBSP Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1/3 Cup (68g) Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder, optional
  • 2 TBSP Dry Active Yeast
  • 2 TBSP Butter, melted (for brushing rolls)
  • Sea Salt (for sprinkling on top of rolls)
• Sausage links of choice (we like Amylu Breakfast Chicken Links from Costco)

Instructions for Homemade Whole Grain Crescent Rolls

1. Add warmed water and milk to a mixing bowl (not your mixer’s bowl)
2. Mill about half of the flour into the liquids
3. Mix with a spatula to get a shaggy dough and let sit 30-60 minutes to autolyse
4. In mixer bowl, cream together butter, sugar, eggs, salt and garlic powder
5. Mill remaining flour into creamed ingredients and mix into a shaggy dough
6. Add the shaggy dough to the mixer bowl and sprinkle yeast over the top
7. Knead 5-10 minutes, or until dough comes together
8. Cover and let rise in a warm area for 30-45 minutes, or until almost doubled
9. Dump out dough onto work surface and split into two pieces
10. Shape each piece into a disc, about 6-8″ in diameter
11. Rolls each disc out to a large flat circle, about 14″-16″ in diameter
12. Using a pizza cutter, knife, or dough scraper, slice circle into 12 triangles
13. Place sausage link on the wider end of each triangle
14. Roll each sausage up in the dough and place on baking mat
15. Cover crescent rolls and let rise for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy and soft
16. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
17. Bake rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown
18. Brush baked rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt

Notes

• Dough will be very sticky before kneading everything together, keep kneading 5-10 minutes and the dough will start to combine into one big lump and kind of bounce off the walls of the bowl
• Use an oven with the light on for a warm area to rise dough
• I like to cover my stovetop or counter with plastic wrap to roll out the dough, but not necessary
• Interior temp of dough should be at least 190 degrees when finished baking
• Garlic powder is optional, we just like an extra savory touch
• Makes 24 Rolls, but you could cut triangles and sausage in half to make smaller bites

Let’s Make Some Pigs in a Blanket

Using a pizza cutter, knife, or dough scraper, slice circle into 12 triangles.

Assembling the Pigs in a Blanket

Place sausage link on the wider end of each triangle.

Roll each sausage up in the dough and place on baking mat and pan.

Flavor Variations

You can make these doughy roll-ups your own by adding your favorite cheese inside or on top. You can even try swapping in other fillings to your pigs in a blanket like bacon and eggs, brie and cranberry sauce, apple pie filling, cherry pie filling, Nutella/chocolate chips and marshmallows, or ham and cheese.

For the dough, experiment with different flavors such as garlic, rosemary, vanilla, cinnamon, etc.

Serve your pigs with a variety of dipping sauces, like ranch, ketchup, beer cheese, or honey mustard to really bring home a win.

How to Store Pigs in a Blanket

You can store these in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days. They also freeze really well, up to 2 months. When ready to eat, remove from freezer and pop them in the microwave or oven to reheat.

Pigs in a blanket made with homemade whole grain crescent rolls are the ultimate comfort food. Whether you’re hosting a Superbowl party, birthday party, or just want to treat your family to a delicious snack, this recipe is sure to be a staple in your home.

Need another appetizer idea? Try our Smoked Jalapeño Poppers.

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