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As a mom of 3 young children, I know that everyone is always hungry now and there is zero time for complicated snacks. Pigs in a Blanket hit all the right notes of ease, speed, and most importantly, kid approval.
Kids of all ages love tiny hot dogs wrapped in soft, flaky dough. These warm bites fill bellies fast alongside everyone’s favorite dipping sauces – try ketchup, cheese sauce, or barbecue.
Whip up a batch of little piggies with just sausages and store-bought crescent roll dough. It’s okay to take shortcuts! They’re perfect for after-school snacking, movie nights, game days, and kid-friendly parties.
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- Crescent rolls: The pre-scored triangles you’ll find in the refrigerated tube version is the perfect size for this recipe; simply trim each into thirds to tuck nicely around each sausage bite. Refrigerated biscuit dough or puff pastry would also work well. If you’re feeling ambitious, whip up a batch of my 3-Ingredient Homemade Biscuits and slice thin wedges of the homemade dough to use instead.
- Little Smokies: If you can’t locate Little Smokies or beef cocktail wieners at the supermarket, swap in regular hot dogs cut into fourths. (Alternatively, you can make it a meal using whole hot dogs wrapped in crescent dough. It turns out somewhat like a mash-up between a hot dog and a corn dog!)
- Poppy seeds: These are an optional “blanket” topping. I personally adore the extra crunch they add to the golden brown cooked dough.
How to make Pigs in a Blanket
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Unwrap one tube of crescent rolls and separate into triangles. Working with one triangle at a time, cut it into 3 sections with a sharp knife.
- Roll up each section around a Little Smokie and place the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired.
- Repeat with remaining crescent rolls and Little Smokies.
- Bake until the crescent rolls are golden brown and puffy, about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Pig in a Blanket Variations
How can I add even more flavor to Pigs in a Blanket?
Bacon: Cut uncooked bacon slices in half, then wrap a half slice around each sausage before covering with dough and baking according to Step 4 for a double dose of pork in a blanket.
Cheese: Cut slices of Cheddar cheese into four vertical strips, pop a piece of cheese on top of each sausage, then wrap with dough and proceed with baking as instructed below for cheesy pigs.
Spices: Instead of poppy seeds, you could also brush the tops of the uncooked yet assembled Pigs in a Blanket with an Egg Wash, then sprinkle with store-bought or Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix or store-bought or Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning.
I’m hosting a brunch gathering. Do you have any variations I could try for breakfast-style Pigs in a Blanket?
My family loves when I recreate this recipe with sausage links and pancake batter. Score some inspiration from one of my favorite podcasts, The Splendid Table if that sounds up your alley, too. Serve with maple syrup or Homemade Pancake Syrup, of course!
What goes good with pigs in a blanket?
Serve Pigs in a blanket with ketchup, mustard, cheese sauce, and/or barbecue sauce.
How to store Pigs in Blankets
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Can you freeze pigs in a blanket
Need to get ahead on prep? You can freeze pigs in a blanket whether they’re assembled and unbaked or fully baked. Either way, arrange the little parcels, not touching, on a baking sheet or plate. Place in the freezer and freeze until solid. Then, transfer to a freezer-safe container. Label, date, and freeze up to 3 months.
For unbaked pigs: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and proceed with the recipe as directed.
For baked pigs: Reheat straight from the freezer in a 350-degree oven until they reach 165 degrees, about 10 to 15 minutes.
2-Ingredient Barbecue Little Smokies
Sharpen your toothpicks. 2-Ingredient Barbecue Little Smokies are the easiest, most festive appetizer you’ll ever make. Two ingredients, zero prep, and 100% addictive, exactly the way all good party food should be.
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Pigs in a Blanket Recipe FAQs
Since smoked sausages are already pre-cooked, there is no need to pre-cook them for pigs in a blanket. If you are used uncooked sausages, you absolutely should pre-cook them before wrapping them in pastry. The sausages likely won’t fully-cook in the time it takes to bake the crescent roll dough.
Unwrap a tube of crescent roll dough and unwind the dough until it’s flat. Separate each perforated triangle. Working with one triangle of dough at a time, cut it lengthwise into 3 long, narrow strips using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter.
Yes, Pigs in a Blanket can easily be assembled in advance. Just store covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake them. If you want to add an egg wash or toppings (such as sesame seeds or poppy seeds), add those just before baking.
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Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 packages crescent rolls (see note 1)
- 1 (16 ounce) package Little Smokies (see note 2)
- poppy seeds for garnish, optional (see note 3)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Unwrap one tube of crescent rolls and separate into triangles. Working with one triangle at a time, cut it into 3 sections with a sharp knife.
- Roll up each section around a Little Smokie and place the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired.
- Repeat with remaining crescent rolls and Little Smokies. Bake until the crescent rolls are golden brown and puffy, about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Crescent rolls: The pre-scored triangles you’ll find in the refrigerated tube version is the perfect size for this recipe; simply trim each into thirds to tuck nicely around each sausage bite. Refrigerated biscuit dough or puff pastry would also work well. If you’re feeling ambitious, whip up a batch of my Homemade Crescent Rolls to use instead.
- Little Smokies: If you can’t locate Little Smokies or beef cocktail wieners at the supermarket, swap in regular hot dogs cut into fourths. (Alternatively, you can make it a meal using whole hot dogs wrapped in crescent dough. It turns out somewhat like a mash-up between a hot dog and a corn dog!)
- Poppy seeds: These are an optional “blanket” topping. I personally adore the extra crunch they add to the golden brown cooked dough.
- Yield: This recipe makes 40 Pigs in a Blanket, ideal for sharing as part of your tailgate menu or at any potluck or party.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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These are great for football get togethers and you can make them in a snap! So Good!!
Thanks, Denise! – Meggan
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Are these good for a childโs 4th birthday party
Hi Barbara, yes! These are great for a party appetizer! – Meggan
Good, but I prefer biscuit dough to the universal poppin’ biscuit taste. These are good to make a bunch with Little Smokies, then freeze individually and bag for quick breakfasts. Toss 3 or 4 frozen in the microwave for a few seconds. I’ve also used the local butcher’s homemade breakfast sausages.
Can these be put together, then put in fridge, and baked later?
Can these be made up and refrigerated until later to cook???
Hi Kathy, I haven’t tried it myself but if I were, I would only prepare them an hour or two before baking, wrapping in plastic wrap, then refrigerating until baking. Something may go awry if the crescent roll dough sits in the frrige too long. If I were to freeze them, I would bake first then freeze once cooled. Hope this helps! – Meggan
These are the perfect thing to take to a “finger food” party. Thanks for figuring out the perfect roll to lil smoky ratio!
So happy to add value to the world, LOL! ๐ Hope you love them as much as I do!
I love pigs in a blanket! They are a nostalgic food for me. These are adorable!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for reading! ๐