Classic Midwestern Recipes Everyone Should Make

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Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a Blanket are a fun and tasty appetizer that is perfect for parties and gatherings. The flaky crescent dough combined with the savory cocktail sausages and the crunch of poppy seeds makes for an irresistible treat. Try making this recipe with full-size hot dogs for a more hearty snack or for a fun summer lunch!

Ingredients (for 24 pieces):

• 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 24 cocktail sausages
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp poppy seeds

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Cut each triangle into three smaller triangles.
3. Place one cocktail sausage at the wide end of each dough triangle. Roll up the dough around the sausage, starting from the wide end and moving to the point.
4. Place the rolled sausages on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.
5. Brush each wrapped sausage with the beaten egg and sprinkle the poppy seeds evenly over the top of each piece.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 min. or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
7. Allow the pigs in a blanket to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm with your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup or barbecue sauce!