Campfire Pigs in a Blanket is perfect meal to prepare while camping. You only need a few ingredients and they are easy to make.
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Take you hot dog to the next level and make Campfire Pigs in a Blanket. This is the perfect recipe to make while camping but you can even made them at home.
These pigs in a blanket can be made with any open flame at a campsite or a fire pit at home. Add your favorite sides for a complete meal idea. You may also love these Grilled Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs.
What's in this post: Campfire Pigs in a Blanket
What are Pigs in a Blanket?
Pigs in a blanket are a popular meal idea. It is simply a hot dog wrapped in a pastry that is similar to a sausage roll.
Ingredients
- Crescent Roll Dough, (I used Pillsbury Grands Crescent Rolls)
- Mustard
- Hotdogs
- Ketchup for serving
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Supplies Needed
You do not need very many sides to make this recipe. These are some that we recommend and are helpful to make this recipe.
- Wooden Grilling Skewers
- Metal Skewers
How to Make Campfire Pigs in a Blanket
- Step 1 – Pre-boil hot dogs according to package directions and set them aside to cool
Step 2 – Separate the crescent rolls into 8 equal portions along the precut lines. You can place them on a heavy duty foil sprayed baking sheet.
Step 3 – Lightly brush mustard onto one side of each of the 8 triangular pieces of dough
Step 4 – Place the hot dog along the shortest edge of the triangle. Wrap the dough around the hot dog.
Step 5 – Insert the hotdog into a clean skewer and place over the embers of your fire. You do not need to use cooking spray on the skewer.
- Step 6 – Let cook for 10-15 minutes rotating the skewer frequently to ensure even cooking and to prevent burning. We recommend grill over indirect heat. We like to cook over medium heat.
- Step 7 – They are done when the dough is golden brown on all sides and has puffed up. Make sure the dough is properly cooked around the hot dog. Then place it back over the embers if the dough is still sticky looking.
- Step 8 – Remover from skewers and serve with ketchup on the side. Total cook time is 15 minutes.
Grilled Pigs in a Blanket Recipe Tips
- Wooden Skewers – If you are using wooden skewers, you may want to cover any portion exposed to the fire. Cover with tin foil, or you may choose to use metal skewers
- Place Hot Dog – If you are using wooden skewers. It is best to skewer the hot dog onto skewer before wrapping the dough around it. The hot dog only needs to be inserted about ¾ of the way down the skewer
- Crescent Dough – Make sure to keep the crescent dough cool in your cooler before using. This will ensure a nicely baked Pig in a Blanket.
- Flame – When cooking a hot dog is best to keep them away from a flame. As they will burn on the outside and remain raw inside.
How to Store Leftovers
These pigs in a blanket are best served immediately. If you do have leftovers, store in an air tight container in the fridge. They will stay good for up to 3 days.
FAQ Questions
Absolutely! Bratwurst, chicken sausages, and mild Italian sausages would all work well.
Since you have an open fire, you could grill corn on the cob and skewered bell peppers. Also, many different types of salads such as coleslaw, potato salad, and pasta salad are nice accompaniments.
You can use ranch dressing as a dip. Melt some Velveeta cheese and make yourself some Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket
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Campfire Pigs in a Blanket
Ingredients
- 12 ounce crescent roll dough pkg (I used Pillsbury Grands Crescent Rolls)
- mustard
- 8 hotdogs
- ketchup for serving
Instructions
- Pre-boil hot dogs according to package directions and set them aside to cool
- Separate the crescent rolls into 8 equal portions along the precut lines
- Lightly brush mustard onto one side of each of the 8 triangular pieces of dough
- Place the hot dog along the shortest edge of the triangle and wrap the dough around the hot dog
- Insert the hotdog into a clean skewer and place over the embers of your fire.
- Let cook for 10-15 minutes rotating the skewer frequently to ensure even cooking and to prevent burning
- They are done when the dough is golden brown on all sides and has puffed up. Make sure the dough is properly cooked around the hot dog and place it back over the embers if the dough is still sticky looking.
- Remover from skewers and serve with ketchup on the side
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- Special Ingredients/Supplies: wooden grilling skewers, metal skewers
