Pigs In A Quilt Recipe
Pigs In A Quilt is a fun and visually striking appetizer featuring all-beef hot dogs wrapped in a woven crescent roll dough lattice, baked to a golden brown perfection and sprinkled with flaky sea salt. This crowd-pleasing snack combines flaky pastry with savory hot dogs, making it perfect for parties or casual gatherings.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
For the Dough and Wrapping:
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 8 oz. tube crescent roll dough
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
For the Filling:
- 8 all-beef frankfurter hot dogs
- Prepare the Dough: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 375°F. Lightly flour a clean surface and gently unfold the crescent roll dough; pinch the seams to seal. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 10″ x 8″ rectangle. Slice the dough lengthwise into 8 strips, approximately 1 inch wide each.
- Weave the Hot Dogs: Transfer 7 dough strips onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, arranging them parallel. Fold back every other strip to expose the parchment. Starting from the left, place a hot dog over the unfolded strips. Unfold the folded strips back over the hot dog to partially cover it. Then fold back the alternate strips and place another hot dog next to the first. Repeat this folding and placing process until all 8 hot dogs are interwoven in a lattice design using the dough strips.
- Seal the Edges: Take the remaining dough strip and cut it in half crosswise. Use these two pieces to wrap the left and right edges of the woven hot dogs, pinching the dough edges together to seal. Trim any excess dough to create a neat rectangle. Brush the entire dough surface with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the dough is puffed and golden brown. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly.
- Serve: Cut into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a platter. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use all-beef hot dogs for the best flavor and meat quality.
- Be gentle when rolling and weaving the dough strips to avoid tearing.
- You can substitute flaky sea salt with coarse kosher salt if desired.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, replace hot dogs with plant-based sausage alternatives.
- This appetizer pairs well with mustard, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauces.
- For a crispier crust, bake on a preheated baking stone if available.
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