“Pigs in a blanket” is a culinary term for a variety of dishes consisting of a sausage or hot dog wrapped in dough, often crescent roll dough or puff pastry. They are typically baked or fried until the dough is golden brown and the sausage is cooked through. Pigs in a blanket are a popular appetizer or party food, and can be served with a variety of dipping sauces.
There are many different variations on the pigs in a blanket recipe. Some recipes call for using different types of sausage or hot dogs, such as breakfast sausage, kielbasa, or even vegetarian sausage. Others add cheese or other fillings to the dough before wrapping it around the sausage. Pigs in a blanket can also be baked or fried, and the cooking time will vary depending on the size and type of dough used.