Ingredients:
- 7 slices applewood smoked bacon
- 1 (8 oz.) can crescent roll dough
- 7 hot dogs, cut in half horizontally
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp. water
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated, divided
- 1 cup Fischer & Wieser’s Bacon Chipotle Barbeque Sauce
- pinch of kosher salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked but not crispy.
- Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool and drain any excess oil.
- Once the bacon is cool, cut each piece in half.
- Cut each crescent roll triangle in half.
- Sprinkle the crescent roll strips with half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Wrap the middle of the hot dog with a piece of bacon and then roll the bacon and hot dog in a crescent strip, leaving the ends of the hot dogs showing.
- Place the hot dogs, seam side down, on a greased baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water.
- Lightly brush the top with the egg wash and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Transfer the Fischer & Wieser’s Bacon Chipotle Barbeque Sauce to a small bowl and serve as a dipping sauce for the pigs in a blanket.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Pigs in a Bacon Chipotle Blanket?
Pigs in a Bacon Chipotle Blanket are spicy appetizer bites made with sausage or hot dogs wrapped in bacon and dough with smoky chipotle flavor.
Are bacon chipotle pigs in a blanket spicy?
These appetizers usually have mild to medium heat from chipotle peppers and spicy seasonings balanced with smoky bacon flavor.
Can I make pigs in a blanket ahead of time?
Yes. You can assemble them ahead of time and refrigerate them until ready to bake and serve.
What dipping sauces go with bacon chipotle appetizers?
Barbecue sauce, spicy mustard, ranch dressing, chipotle mayo, and hot sauce pair perfectly with pigs in a blanket recipes.
Are pigs in a blanket good for parties?
Absolutely. Their bite-sized shape and smoky spicy flavor make them perfect for game day parties, tailgates, and holiday gatherings.
