My parents lived in Germany long before I was born and one thing that came home with them was a love for sausage and sauerkraut. My mom would often cook it for dinner and it was one of the first meals I ever learned to make. I also have fond memories of my mom and pigs in a blanket, so when I saw a recipe for Reuben Pigs in a Blanket in Food Network Magazine, I knew I needed to try them before Super Bowl Sunday. They were everything I ever dreamed of in an appetizer. Okay, maybe not everything, but close. They were so easy and so good, making them perfect finger food for get togethers.
Ingredients Needed
This is just a preview of ingredients and method, keep scrolling for full printable recipe.
- High quality, all-beef hot dogs – I used Oscar Mayer Naturals.
- Pizza dough – Or refrigerated crescent roll dough. You can make your own Pizza Dough if you’d like, or you can usually find pre-made fresh pizza dough in the refrigerator section of your grocery store deli.
- Swiss cheese – If you like a milder flavor, look for baby Swiss.
- Sauerkraut – If you aren’t a fan of sauerkraut, you can leave it out. Sautéed onions or caramelized onions would be great as a replacement as well.
- Dipping options – You can dip the baked pigs in a blanket in spicy brown mustard, thousand island dressing, or Creole mustard.
How to Make Reuben Pigs in a Blanket
- First you’ll cut each hot dog in half. Then you’ll roll out your dough, (or separate your crescent dough into triangles), add a spoon of sauerkraut, a sprinkle of cheese, and a hot dog half.
- Those get carefully rolled up, placed on a lined baking sheet, and bake until glden brown.
- Serve with thousand island dressing or your choice of spicy or Creole mustard for dipping.
Storing and Other Tips
- These are best eaten freshly made. If you do have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container and enjoy within a day or two.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can assemble these up to a few hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
While Swiss cheese is the traditional choice for Reuben items, Provolone, Gruyere, or even a mild cheddar would also work.
Sure, sub your favorite sausage, brat, or hot dog here.
Reuben Pigs in a Blanket
Ingredients
- 8 high-quality all-beef hot dogs I used Oscar Meyer Naturals
- Pizza dough or 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup freshly shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup sauerkraut press in a fine-mesh strainer before measuring
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Cut the hot dogs in half (so you get short, stubby hot dog halves, not long, skinny ones). If using pizza dough, cut into rectangles about 2″x4″. If using crescent rolls, divide along the perforations.
- On each piece of dough (on the fat end of the crescent roll), place 1 tablespoon drained sauerkraut, 1 tablespoon Swiss cheese, and a hot dog half. Carefully roll it up, tucking in the edges to keep the insides from escaping. Place on a lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and hot dogs. Brush the beaten egg over the tops of each wrapped hot dog and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 16 pigs in a blanket. Serve with Thousand Island dressing, spicy brown mustard, or Creole mustard.
Questions & Reviews
This looks sooo good!! I’m a sucker for Reuben’s! I also can’t eat a Sam’s club hot dog without the kraut!
I want these right now. But alas, it is too late to make. Already making dinner.
But there is always tomorrow to have with drinks.
Thanks for this.
I’m craving these now! Delicious 🙂
I love Rueben sandwiches! I crave them in a big way when I’m pregnant. I’ll have to make these for super bowl Sunday too.
::gasp!:: Ingenious!
If you are ever able to get your hands on some Bubbies brand sauerkraut, you won’t be sorry! It’s beyond!
I agree! The best!
These look yummy! What is it about that specific type of hotdog that is so delicious? I occasionally buy them for my kids and can’t help but sneak a few bites for myself.
I can’t exactly out my finger on it, haha. Remember those Kosher Sinai dogs that Costco used to have? They remind me of those, only a little more reasonable in size. They also have the redeeming quality of NOT having a wet dog aftertaste. You totally want a hot dog now, right?! 😉