Bacon and Cheese Pigs in a Blanket

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Pigs in a blanket are the kind of party appetizer or late-night snack that you can’t turn down. In this version of the classic finger food, juicy smoked cocktail sausages are wrapped in bacon, baked with a slice of American cheese, and tucked inside a tender store-bought crescent roll dough to make a satisfying bite. Brushing the rolls with butter and a sprinkle of savory everything bagel seasoning gives these pigs in a blanket a satisfying crunch. Serve with stone-ground mustard, and watch them fly off the plate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do pigs in a blanket take to cook in the air fryer?

If you’re baking pigs in a blanket in the oven, they typically take 15 to 20 minutes to cook. For an air fryer, the cooking time will depend on your appliance, but they typically take about 10 minutes. Check them after six minutes to see if they need additional time.

What other recipes can you make with cocktail sausages?

Pigs in a blanket are one of the best uses for cocktail sausages. You can also serve cocktail sausages as their own appetizer with a variety of dipping sauces like sweet and smoky barbecue sauce or tangy mustard dipping sauce. Finely chop cocktail sausages into mac and cheese for an additional texture and savoriness.

What spices are in everything bagel seasoning?

A blend of poppy seeds, toasted sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt are the typical spices in everything bagel seasoning. You can find this spice blend at most major grocery stores.

Notes from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen

Parcooking the bacon in the oven until the fat renders and the bacon just begins to brown makes the bacon pliable enough to wrap around the cocktail sausage without turning rubbery when it’s baked again.

Make ahead

This recipe can be prepared up to one day in advance through step 4. Lightly cover the pigs in blankets with plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator.