pig in a blanket

noun phrase

plural pigs in a blanket or pigs in blankets

: a frankfurter served in a wrapper of baked dough

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

The event — where pigs in a blanket were the signature hors d’oeuvre — was always packed with Schwartz’s publishing and magazine business pals alongside CBS executives and on-air talent. —Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2020

Try mixing up a classic cocktail to serve with this homemade pigs in a blanket recipe. —The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 10 Jan. 2020

For the kids, there will be a Little Buckaroos buffet including pig in a blanket, barbecue chicken drumsticks, and macaroni and cheese. —Gabrielle Copeland Schoeffield, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 13 Nov. 2019

While the company town classics include pigs in a blanket at Craig's or chicken Parmesan from Dan Tana's, the tastes of young Hollywood are different. —Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Nov. 2019

Mummy Dogs These adorable pigs in a blanket from Step Away From The Carbs are perfect for keto dieters AND their kids. —Christina Oehler, Health.com, 7 Oct. 2019

Offer to replenish the platter of pigs in a blanket or put flowers in vases. —Samantha Boardman, Marie Claire, 19 Mar. 2019

Hoyt Dogs in a Blanket at Mile End Deli This iteration of pigs in a blanket takes the party staple to the next level. —Birmingham Magazine, al, 5 Aug. 2019

For children, there’s the Court Jester’s Surprise ($21.95) with kid-friendly savories like PB&J, pigs in a blanket and macaroni and cheese, plus a mini-scone and choice of beverage (milk, juice, cocoa, lemonade or tea). —Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above