Description
Pigs In A Quilt is a fun and tasty appetizer featuring all-beef hot dogs wrapped in a beautifully woven crescent roll dough, baked until golden and flaky. Perfect for parties or casual snacks, this recipe combines classic flavors with a creative presentation.
Ingredients
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For the Dough and Assembly
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 8 oz. tube crescent roll dough
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
For the Filling
- 8 all-beef frankfurter hot dogs
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and dough: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, gently spread the crescent dough into a rectangle using your fingers and pinch the seams together. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to approximately a 10″ x 8″ rectangle. Slice the dough lengthwise into 8 strips about 1″ wide.
- Create the woven dough base: Transfer 7 strips to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Fold back every other strip to expose the parchment below. Starting from the left side, place a hot dog over the strips. Then bring the folded strips back over the hot dog. Fold back the alternate strips again to expose parchment, place another hot dog, and repeat the folding process until all 8 hot dogs are interwoven in a lattice pattern wrapped with dough strips.
- Finish the edges: Cut the remaining dough strip in half crosswise and wrap each half around the left and right edges of the woven hot dogs, pinching the dough to seal edges firmly. Trim any uneven edges to form a neat rectangle. Brush the entire dough surface with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with flaky sea salt for added flavor and texture.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake until the dough is golden brown and cooked through, about 18 to 20 minutes. The dough should be flaky and slightly puffed.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Cut into bite-size pieces and transfer to a serving platter to enjoy warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider brushing the dough with garlic butter before baking.
- Use all-beef hot dogs for a classic taste, or substitute with chicken or vegetarian hot dogs as preferred.
- Ensure to pinch the dough seams well to prevent the hot dogs from drying out during baking.
- Serving warm enhances the flaky texture and melty interior.
- Flaky sea salt adds a nice crunch and finishing touch; kosher salt can be used as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pigs in a quilt, crescent roll hot dogs, baked hot dog appetizer, party snacks, all-beef hot dogs, crescent dough recipe
