Pigs in a blanket are such an easy and popular snack option that you probably see everywhere. Birthday parties, superbowl parties, you name it, it’s almost always on the menu. And my toddler loves them. I can’t blame her! But I wanted to find a way to make them a little more nutritious so I stuffed each little blanket with a slice of zucchini and made hidden veggie pigs in a blanket instead!
My daughter has no idea there’s any veggie in there, they hide so well inside the croissant rolls. Your toddlers and kiddos of all ages are going to love these for lunch, or a snack, and you won’t feel bad letting them eat these since they have veggies inside!
Ingredients Needed for Hidden Veggie Pigs in a Blanket
Croissant Rolls: Any type of crescent rolls work here. Most come in packs of 8, which you will cut in half to make 16.
Mini Hot Dogs: Typically called little smokies, or cocktail smokies, they’re little hot dogs perfect for these hidden veggie pigs in a blanket. Alternatively, you could use full sized hot dogs and just cut them into small pieces.
Cheddar Cheese: I recommend either using cheese sticks or slices and cutting them into small pieces. You could use shredded cheddar, but it will be a lot messier trying to fit it into the croissant rolls.
Zucchini: For one batch (16 pigs in a blanket) you’ll need about half of one medium zucchini. Slice them thin so they roll up well into the croissants.
Baby-Led Weaning for Hidden Veggie Pigs in a Blanket
These little hidden veggie pigs in a blanket are perfect for small hands! Just be cautious of the hot dogs, as they can be a common choking hazard. Feed these to your baby once you feel they are ready to handle them safely.
The common allergens included in this recipe are gluten and dairy. Be sure to test those allergens individually before serving these to your baby.
Storage for Hidden Veggie Pigs in a Blanket
These hidden veggie pigs in a blanket will store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. They don’t freeze well, but you can certainly freeze the hot dogs if you have any left over and don’t want to use them right away.
Tools Needed to make these Hidden Veggie Pigs in a Blanket
All you need is an oven safe pan or stone to cook these hidden veggie pigs in a blanket. I like using my pizza stone to cook them.
Hidden Veggie Pigs in a Blanket
Ingredients
- 8 oz Crescent Roll Dough
- 16 Mini Hot Dogs
- 2 oz Cheddar Cheese
- ½ Medium Zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Slice the zucchini into 16 thin round slices. If using sliced cheddar or cheese sticks, cut them into 16 pieces about 1 inch wide, or the length of the mini hotdogs.
- Roll out the dough and separate into 8 triangles following the pre-cut lines. Then cut each piece in half long-ways.
- Place one slice of zucchini topped with a hot dog and cheese on the widest part of the croissant dough.
- Roll the dough so that the ingredients are held inside the dough. Place on your baking sheet and bake for 11-13 minutes or until dough is cooked through and golden on top.
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