Name: Pigs in a Blanket
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 turkey hot dogs; 1 8 oz. can Pillsbury reduced-fat crescent rolls; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion

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These Pigs in a Blanket are perfect for when I’m craving a hot dog!

I usually only have hot dogs a couple times a year. I love going to a baseball game and getting a hot dog.

Since I’m not going to a game any time soon, these Pigs in a Blanket are perfect.

The Ingredients

Turkey Hot Dogs: Turkey hot dogs are a leaner alternative to traditional beef or pork hot dogs. They provide protein, which helps support muscle health and can help you feel satisfied after eating. Choosing turkey can also help reduce the amount of saturated fat compared with some higher-fat hot dog varieties.

Reduced-Fat Crescent Rolls: Using reduced-fat crescent rolls helps lower the total fat compared with regular crescent dough. They provide carbohydrates, which are an important source of energy, while using a reduced-fat version makes them a lighter option for this recipe.

Egg: The egg is primarily used as an egg wash to help the crescent rolls become beautifully golden brown.

Seasonings: This allows you to make the recipe flavorful without relying on heavier sauces or toppings.

The biggest benefit of this recipe is the ingredient swaps. Using turkey hot dogs and reduced-fat crescent rolls makes these lighter than traditional pigs in a blanket, while still giving you the classic combination of a savory hot dog wrapped in buttery, flaky dough.

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How to Make Pigs in a Blanket

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Unroll the crescent rolls and tear along the perforated lines making 8 triangles.

Place one turkey dog onto the wide end of the triangle then roll it up. Repeat until all 8 are done.

In a small bowl combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder and dried minced onion. Whisk the egg in a separate bowl with a little bit of water. Brush the egg wash over the crescent roll then add a pinch of the seasoning to the top.

Bake 11-15 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown.

Serving Suggestions

Add a bowl of strawberries, grapes, melon, or berries for a refreshing side that balances the savory pigs in a blanket.

A garden salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and a light dressing makes an easy lunch or dinner combination.

Serve them with roasted broccoli, carrots, green beans, or a mix of your favorite vegetables for a more complete meal.

Prep Time:5

Cook Time:15

Total Time:20

Ingredients

8 turkey hot dogs
1 8 oz. can Pillsbury reduced-fat crescent rolls
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Unroll the crescent rolls and tear along the perforated lines making 8 triangles.
Place one turkey dog onto the wide end of the triangle then roll it up. Repeat until all 8 are done.
In a small bowl combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder and dried minced onion. Whisk the egg in a separate bowl with a little bit of water. Brush the egg wash over the crescent roll then add a pinch of the seasoning to the top.
Bake 11-15 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown.

Here are some more recipes using crescent rolls:

Sausage, Egg and Cheese Crescent Rolls

Apple Pie Crescent Rolls

Pizza Crescent Rolls

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