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Cozy Football-Shaped Crescent Pigs in a Blanket Recipe with Spicy Mustard

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These cozy football-shaped crescent pigs in a blanket feature soft, buttery dough wrapped around mini sausages, paired with a tangy and spicy homemade mustard. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, they offer a fun twist on a classic snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (8 oz / 227 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough (Pillsbury recommended)
  • About 24 mini sausages or cocktail wieners (14 oz / 400 g)
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce or sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds or poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
  2. Unroll crescent dough and press perforations to seal. Cut into 24 strips about 1 inch wide.
  3. Wrap each mini sausage with a dough strip, stretching slightly and leaving ends visible. Pinch dough at top to form a football shape.
  4. Create ‘laces’ by placing thin dough strips across the top in a criss-cross pattern.
  5. Place wrapped sausages on baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
  6. Brush each with egg wash for a golden crust.
  7. Optionally sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on top.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until dough is puffed and golden brown.
  9. While baking, whisk together Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, hot sauce, honey, and smoked paprika to make spicy mustard.
  10. Let baked pigs in a blanket cool 3-5 minutes before serving.
  11. Serve warm with spicy mustard for dipping.

Notes

Press perforations in crescent dough before cutting to prevent tearing. Stretch dough gently around sausages to avoid gaps. Use egg wash for golden crust. Do not overcrowd baking sheet for even puffing and browning. Adjust hot sauce and honey in mustard to control spice level. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days and reheat best in oven to maintain crispness.

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Keywords: pigs in a blanket, crescent roll, game day snack, football shaped, spicy mustard, appetizer, party food

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