pig in a blanket

noun phrase

plural pigs in a blanket or pigs in blankets
: a frankfurter served in a wrapper of baked dough

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Greens and black-eyed peas upgrade a classic appetizer—pigs in a blanket—into a stunning dinner. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 The collectible piece features the brand’s iconic check pattern, elegant gold detailing, and a 13-inch-long tray that’s perfect for party-size servings of wings and pigs in a blanket. Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026 Everyone’s favorite party snack—on the left, on the right, young, old—is pigs in a blanket. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 Wrapped in puff pastry with slivers of jalapeño peppers, these retro pigs in a blanket will disappear fast at any party. Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pig in a blanket

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pig in a blanket was in 1926

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“Pig in a blanket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pig%20in%20a%20blanket. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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