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Cheesy Pigs in Crescent Dough, golden and cheesy mini sausages wrapped in flaky dough.

Cheesy Pigs in Crescent Dough

A fun and easy snack that combines cheesy, salty mini sausages wrapped in flaky crescent dough, perfect for parties and quick meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 package Crescent dough Store bought crescent roll dough sheets or triangles
  • 16 pieces Mini sausages or hot dogs Cocktail weenies are classic, cut hot dogs work too
  • 8 ounces Cheese Cheddar sticks, mozzarella sticks, or sliced cheese cut into strips
  • 1 large Egg Mixed with a splash of water for an optional egg wash
  • to taste Seasonings Garlic powder, black pepper, everything bagel seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or follow package instructions.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  3. Open the crescent dough and separate the triangles, or roll out the sheet and cut into strips.
  4. Pat the mini sausages dry if they look wet.
Assembly
  1. Place a strip of cheese along the wide end of the dough piece, then add a sausage.
  2. Roll from the wide end to the point, then pinch the seams gently and tuck the ends in.
  3. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with seasoning if desired.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 11 to 14 minutes, until puffed and deeply golden.
  2. Cool for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

These can be assembled ahead of time and kept in the fridge for up to 8 hours. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses and fillings.