These tasty crescent roll hot dogs are easy and cheesy bite-sized treats that kids and adults will love!
Crescent roll dough is wrapped around cheese-filled hot dogs and baked for fast and fun snacking!
Crescent dogs are bigger than pigs in a blanket, so they’re great appetizers for larger appetites at tailgate parties or on game day!
Easy Crescent Dogs
- Hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls are perfect for taking on road trips for mess-free meals!
- Bake hot dogs in crescent rolls in the oven or the air fryer with perfect results every time!
- Make ahead and refrigerate, then just pop in the oven when the crowd shows up!
Just 3 Ingredients
Hot Dogs – Choose your dogs, even larger Polish sausages or bratwurst work as long as the crescent roll fits around them. Make breakfast crescent roll dogs using cooked sausage links! Minis can be made by cutting the crescent roll dough in half for wrapping around cocktail smokies!
Crescent Rolls – Crescent roll dough bakes up into a light breading around the hot dogs, a store brand is okay if Pillsbury isn’t available. Strips of puff pastry and ready-made pizza dough also work!
Cheese – American cheese is made for melting! Other cheeses to try are cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or a Mexican blend.
Variations – Tuck some bacon bits, chopped jalapenos, or green chilis into the cheese before wrapping the hot dogs. Before baking, brush the tops of the assembled dogs with egg wash and sprinkle the tops with everything bagel seasoning.
How to Make Crescent Roll Hot Dogs
Quick and tasty handhelds everyone will love!
- Cut a lengthwise slit in each hot dog and fill with 3 slices of cheese, as per recipe below.
- Place a hot dog on the long edge of a crescent roll and roll up.
- Bake seam side down until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Serve hot.
In the Air Fryer:
Crescent roll hot dogs can also be baked in an air fryer at 325°F for 8 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned.
Tips for Success!
- Arrange a stack of crescent roll dogs on a platter next to homemade chili, and some Cajun fries. Don’t forget the dippables like ketchup, BBQ sauce, honey mustard, or ranch dressing!
- Planning a Halloween party? Cut the crescent rolls into strips and wrap the strips around the hot dogs before baking. Dot with ketchup for eyes before serving!
Serving and Storing Crescent Dogs
Keep leftover crescent roll hot dogs in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat them in the microwave or under the broiler.
Easy Crescent Roll Recipes!
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Crescent Roll Hot Dogs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 hot dogs
- 1 can crescent rolls
- 4 slices American cheese each cut into 6 strips
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut a lengthwise slit into each hot dog. Place three strips of cheese into the slit.
- Unroll crescents and wrap one triangle around each hot dog, placing them seam side down on the baking sheet.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Air Fryer Method: Cook crescent roll hot dogs in an air fryer at 325°F for 8 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned.
- Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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