Mini Crescent Dogs

Mini Crescent Dogs are a popular American party appetizer consisting of small hot dogs or cocktail sausages wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough and baked until golden. They are a classic example of 'pigs in a blanket,' a finger food found at parties, potlucks, and game-day gatherings across the United States.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the pastry and fat from both the processed meat and the buttery dough, with a moderate amount of protein from the hot dog. A serving of two mini dogs contains roughly 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	520 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Potassium	100 mg
Vitamin B12	0.4 mcg
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Selenium	12 mcg
Folate	25 mcg

Per 2 mini crescent dogs (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The 'pigs in a blanket' concept has global variations, but the American version using canned crescent roll dough is a distinct product of mid-20th century convenience food culture. Nutritionally, it represents a classic 'fun food' that is energy-dense and designed for social eating rather than as a primary meal.