Savory and Irresistible: Tiffani Thiessen’s Ultimate Leftover-Friendly Pull-Apart Pigs in a Quilt Recipe
Discover Tiffani Thiessen's mouthwatering recipe for Pull-Apart Pigs in a Quilt that will leave you craving more! Indulge in her innovative cookbook inspired by leftovers A must-try treat for all food enthusiasts
Tiffani Thiessen. TIFFANI THIESSEN PHOTO COURTESY OF MEGAN WELKER
Tiffani Thiessen has you covered for game day with a delicious and visually appealing recipe for pull-apart pigs in a quilt. In her latest cookbook, Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers, the 49-year-old actress shares a variety of leftover-inspired recipes, including this standout dish. Released earlier this month, the cookbook is a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their culinary creations using leftovers.
When assembling the recipe, Thiessen was motivated by the flexibility and long shelf life of hot dogs. "Hot dogs can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated effortlessly," she stated. "Therefore, I thought it would be enjoyable to give a fresh twist to a traditional dish and repurpose them."
She also mentioned, "Everyone in our household, including our four dogs, adores this recipe!" (Thiessen's husband, Brady Smith, and their children, Harper, 13, and Holt, 8, are part of the household.)
The pigs in a blanket recipe includes common pantry ingredients such as hot dogs, crescent rolls, ketchup, mustard, and various dressings. Its unique flower-shaped design makes it an ideal appetizer for sharing at parties, sporting events, and other gatherings.
Although Thiessen is widely known for her acting roles in Saved By the Bell, Beverly Hills, 90210, White Collar, and more, she is also an accomplished chef. In addition to her successful career in television, she has made appearances on cooking shows like Dinner at Tiffani's and Deliciousness, and has even published her own cookbook titled Pull Up a Chair: Recipes from My Family to Yours in 2018.
Thiessen passed on her passion for cooking to her daughter, joking that they baked "approximately a hundred" loaves of banana bread during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an exclusive interview with Us in July 2020, Thiessen revealed that her daughter, Harper, continues to enjoy cooking with her.
Aside from banana bread, Thiessen and her children regularly cook together, often utilizing fresh produce from their garden. They have made delicious tomato tarts and grilled pizzas, among many other dishes. Thiessen expressed her joy in having her children at home and actively involved in cooking.
Keep scrolling to check out Thiessen’s pull-apart pigs in a quilt recipe:
Rebecca Sanabria
Pull-Apart Pigs in a Quilt
Ingredients
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh parsley
¼ tsp kosher salt
All-purpose flour, for dusting
2 (8-oz) packages crescent rolls
5 hot dogs, each cut into 4 even pieces
Dressing, ketchup or mustard, for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Heat the butter in a sauté pan on medium heat until it starts to foam. Add the garlic, parsley, and salt, and cook for 1 minute while gently swirling the pan. Take the pan off the heat and set it aside.
3. Place one tube of crescent rolls on a lightly floured work surface. Separate the dough along the perforated lines to create four squares. Stack the squares on top of each other and use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a 10 x 12-inch rectangle. If the dough starts sticking to the rolling pin, lightly flour it.
4. To achieve straight and even lines, carefully trim the edges of the rectangle. Next, on the 10-inch side of the rectangle, precisely slice the dough into five strips, each measuring 2 inches in width. (Using a ruler can be quite helpful in this step.) Then, further divide these strips into four pieces, each measuring 3 inches. At this point, you will have a total of 20 perfectly square sections of dough.
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5. Place a hot dog on each square of dough, ensuring that the flat edge of the hot dog aligns with the top corner of the dough. Wrap the hot dog with the dough, using a small amount of water to create a seal. Press the excess dough at the bottom against the hot dog to seal that side. The result should be a small bundle of dough with the hot dog partially exposed. Place the bundles on the prepared baking sheet, with the sealed side facing downwards. Repeat this process with the remaining dough and hot dogs.
6. Create a circular arrangement with 12 of the wrapped hot dogs, positioning them so that the hot dog side is facing outwards. Arrange the remaining eight hot dogs in the center of the circle, resting them against the back edge of the wrapped hot dogs on the outer ring (forming a flower-like shape). Brush all of the dough with the prepared garlic butter and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the dough turns golden brown and is fully cooked. Serve immediately, along with any desired dipping options.
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