Ingredients with Measurements:
- 8 slices of bacon
- 8 hot dogs
- 1 package of pre-made crescent roll dough
Special Equipment Needed:
- Baking sheet
- Foil
- Knife
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with foil.
3. Cut each slice of bacon in half.
4. Wrap each hot dog with half a slice of bacon.
5. Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut into 8 even pieces.
6. Wrap each bacon-wrapped hot dog with a piece of dough.
7. Place the pigs in a blanket on the baking sheet.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and the bacon is cooked.
Time:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Temperature: 375°F
Serving Size: 8
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 243
Fat: 15 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Protein: 9 g
Substitutions for Ingredients
- If you don't have bacon, you can use turkey bacon or vegan bacon.
- If you don't have hot dogs, you can use vegan hot dogs or sausage links.
- If you don't have pre-made crescent roll dough, you can use pre-made pizza dough or puff pastry.
Variations:
- For a spicier version, use spicy hot dogs or add some hot sauce to the bacon-wrapped hot dogs.
- For a sweeter version, use honey-glazed bacon and add some brown sugar to the dough.
- For a healthier version, use turkey bacon and whole wheat dough.
Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to wrap the bacon tightly around the hot dog so it doesn't come undone during baking.
- If you want to make the pigs in a blanket ahead of time, you can assemble them and store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake them.
Storage Instructions:
Store the pigs in a blanket in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
Reheat the pigs in a blanket in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Presentation Ideas:
Serve the pigs in a blanket on a platter with some mustard and ketchup for dipping.
Garnishes:
Garnish the pigs in a blanket with some chopped parsley or chives.
Pairings:
Pair the pigs in a blanket with some potato salad or coleslaw.
Suggested Side Dishes:
Serve the pigs in a blanket with some french fries or macaroni and cheese.
Troubleshooting Advice:
If the bacon isn't cooked through after baking, you can turn the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Food Safety Advice:
Make sure to cook the bacon-wrapped pigs in a blanket until the bacon is cooked through and the internal temperature of the hot dog is 165°F.
Food History:
Pigs in a blanket have been around since the 1950s and have become a popular party food.
Flavor Profiles:
The bacon-wrapped pigs in a blanket have a savory flavor with a hint of sweetness from the dough.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the pigs in a blanket as an appetizer or as a side dish with a main course.
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