Easy Dipping Sauce for Pigs in a Blanket (Perfect Appetizer)

This Dipping Sauce for Pigs in a Blanket is the perfect party appetizer or fun dinner.  My pigs in a blanket dip takes a regular hour d’oeuvre and transforms it into something different and delicious. Crescent-wrapped hot dogs are displayed in a wreath surrounding a chili cheese dip. Comforting, delicious, and perfect any day of the week.

Dipping Sauce for Pigs in a Blanket

If you’re a sucker for pigs in a blanket, this recipe takes them up a notch!

Not only do you still get to enjoy your favorite snack, but dipping them into creamy, chili cheese dip makes them even better!

This Pigs in a Blanket dip is the best choice for potlucks, game days, or when you have a kid who lives off hot dogs.

Made with a can of no-bean chili, swirled with cream cheese, and topped with more cheese, this dip is baked to perfection before serving.

It’s the perfect blend of comforting, savory flavors. You’ll never want to go back to a regular spicy mustard dip again.!

This isn’t just a plate of crescent dogs! Serve it on a serving platter and watch your guests “ooh” and “ahh” over the creative presentation.

Why You’ll Love This Dipping Sauce for Pigs in a Blanket

• Perfect Party Appetizer: This pigs in the blanket wreath isn’t just adorable—it’s a huge hit at any get-together. The cheesy, chili-filled dip in the center takes these mini pigs to the next level. It’s perfect for game day or your next party!
• Easy to Make: Using crescent roll dough makes this classic appetizer simple to put together. Just cut the dough into smaller triangles with a pizza cutter, roll up those cocktail wieners, combine the dip ingredients and pop into the oven.
• Cheesy Goodness: The creamy chili cheese dip in the middle is rich and satisfying. It’s loaded with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and chili. Sprinkle a little extra cheese on top for that golden, melty finish.
• Minimal Cleanup: All you need is one baking sheet or skillet. Forget dirtying a ton of dishes—this is an easy appetizer from start to finish.

Ingredients for Dipping Sauce for Pigs in a Blanket

• Crescent roll dough: the perfect casing for pigs in a blanket because the outer shell comes out golden brown with a delicious crispiness.
• Cocktail wieners: These little smokies are perfect for pigs in the blanket. If you’d like, you can use hot dog halves, chicken sausage or smoked sausage instead.
• Olive oil: A light brushing of olive oil makes the tops of the pastry bake to a beautiful golden brown.
• Cream cheese: let it come to room temperature if possible so that it mixes into the chili more easily.
• Chili: opt for the no-bean can so that you get all the flavor of chili but a smooth texture for dipping.
• Cheddar cheese: any cheese will work to top the dip, however, cheddar cheese pairs best with chili. 

How to Make My Dipping Sauce for Pigs in a Blanket

Preheat the Oven: Start by setting your oven to 350 degrees F.

Prepare the Pigs in a Blanket: Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean work surface. Use a pizza cutter to slice each triangle into smaller triangles. Wrap each triangle around a cocktail wiener, seam side down, and place them in a skillet or round baking dish. Arrange them into a circle, with the sides touching. Brush the tops of the pastry lightly with olive oil so they get nice and crispy. 

Make the Chili Cheese Dip: In a small bowl, mix the actual ingredients for your dip: softened cream cheese, a can of no-bean chili, and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Spread this cheesy goodness into the center of the circle. Add a little extra cheese on top of the cheese mixture to make it ooey-gooey.

Bake the Dish: Place the skillet or baking dish into the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until the crescent dogs are golden and the dip is bubbling. Keep an eye on it—it’s easy to over cook it!

Finish with Green Onions: Once it’s out of the oven, let it cool for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle diced green onions over the chili cheese dip for a great presentation.

Serve and Enjoy: This easy appetizer is best served warm. 

Tips For Success

• Brushing the Pigs in a Blanket: Brushing the crescent dough with olive oil gives you that perfect golden brown crust. Want to get fancy? Sprinkle the tops with poppy seeds, bagel seasoning, or even grated cheese. 
• Swapping Hot Dogs Instead: If you can’t find cocktail sausages or lil’ smokies, don’t worry! Just grab some hot dogs and cut them into fourths to make mini hotdogs. 
• Keeping It Warm: If your pigs in a blanket dip is ready but you’re not, pop it back in the preheated oven on a low setting to keep the cheese sauce gooey and delicious. Hold off on adding the green onions until just before serving for the best flavor and presentation.
• Making Them in Advance: You can prep these homemade pigs in the blanket ahead of time. Wrap them up and chill them in an airtight container until you’re ready to bake. Just remember not to brush them with oil or an egg wash until they’re going into the oven. The chili cheese dip, however, is best made fresh.

Other Great Party Dishes

• Crockpot Taco Dip
• Mexicorn Dip
• Enchilada Meatball Casserole
• Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
• Fried Mac n Cheese Balls
• Fried Pork Bites
• Sausage Stuffed Banana Peppers

Storing Leftovers

If you have leftover dip, let it cool dully first. Then, wrap the tray with plastic wrap and store the pigs in a blanket in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Know that the chili cheese dip may thicken slightly once chilled.

Reheat the dip by placing everything in the oven at 350F and heating until warmed through (about 10 minutes).

Flavor Variations

If you want to adjust the flavors of the appetizer, below are a few great ideas.

Make it spicy: try adding in some hot sauce, chili flakes, or sliced jalapenos to the chili cheese dip before baking it.

Add seasoning: you can season the top of the pigs in a blanket with sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, garlic salt, or any other spice blend you love.

Other Dips for Pigs in the Blanket

• Jalapeno Cranberry Dip
• Spinach Artichoke Alfredo Dip
• Garlic Asiago Cheese Dip
• Hot Pepper Mustard
• Homemade Cheese Sauce

What are pigs in a blanket?

Pigs in a blanket are made from cocktail wieners (small hot dogs) that are rolled into crescent rolls, brushed with oil, and baked until golden brown. You can dip them into a sweet or spicy mustard sauce as well as season the tops of the rolls for additional flavor.

What’s a good dipping sauce for pigs in a blanket?

Making pigs in a blanket into a wreath with your favorite dipping sauce is the best way to enjoy them. Some great options are a chili cheese dip, spicy mustard, and cranberry sauce.

Can you make pigs in a blanket ahead of time?

Yes! Pigs in a blanket can be prepared and then chilled or even frozen. Roll the wieners in the dough and wrap the serving tray in plastic wrap before chilling them. Then when you’re ready, brush the tops, season them, and bake for roughly 15 minutes.

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Chili Cheese Pig in the Blanket Dip

Taking a regular appetizer to a whole new level of flavor – This recipe transforms pigs in a blanket into a wreath of flavor with a savory chili cheese blend in the middle for dipping. 

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tube crescent roll dough
• 1 package cocktail wieners
• olive oil for brushing dough
• 1 8 oz package cream cheese
• 1 can no bean chili
• 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese plus extra for sprinkling
• diced green onions

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle into three strips. Roll each strip around each cocktail wiener. Place each Pig in a Blanket, with sides touching, in a skillet or round baking dish, forming a wreath shape. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil.
• Mix the softened cream cheese, chili, and cheese. Spread the chili mixture into center of the pig in the blanket wreath. Sprinkle the top of the chili with a little extra cheese.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until the pigs in the blanket are golden brown. Top the chili dip with diced green onions. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.