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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket

    Published: Mar 28, 2023 by Shannon · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This easy Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket appetizer comes together in just 20 minutes with 2 ingredients.

    A plate of cooked Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket. this recipe

    Pigs in a Blanket is believed to have originated around the 1940s. This classic appetizer is loved by kids and adults alike and is often served at potlucks or holiday gatherings. This dish works equally well any time of day whether you're hosting a brunch, lunch, happy hour or dinner party and you can't beat how simple and easy it is to prepare!

    If you like Pigs in a Blanket, you may enjoy some of my other easy appetizers such as Baked Cheese Chips and Bruschetta Dip. Serve them with a Skinny Cocktail and you've got an effortless Happy Hour.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • Related
    • Pairing
    • Recipe
    • Food safety
    • Comments

    Ingredients

    Here's what you need to make Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket:

    Ingredients for Pigs in a Blanket. Small sausages and crescent rolls.
    • Lit'l Smokies sausages
    • crescent rolls

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Here's how to make Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket:

    Sheet pan of uncooked Pigs in a Blanket.

    Cut each crescent roll triangle into 4 smaller triangles. Wrap each small triangle around a sausage and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

    Sheet pan of cooked Pigs in a Blanket.

    Bake at 400 for 12 minutes, then serve immediately.

    Hint: Use a pizza cutter to easily cut the dough.

    Substitutions

    Want to substitute an ingredient in Pigs in a Blanket? Here's how:

    • Lit'l Smokies - use a different small sausage in place of the Lit'l Smokies.
    • Crescent rolls - substitute puff pastry in place of the crescent rolls.

    Variations

    Try this variation of Pigs in a Blanket:

    • Vegan - use a vegan sausage to make this recipe vegan.

    Equipment

    This equipment comes in handy for making Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket:

    • pizza cutter
    • sheet pan
    • parchment paper

    Storage

    Once cooled, store cooked Pigs in a Blanket in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Alternately, you can freeze cooked or uncooked Pigs in a Blanket in a single layer in a plastic bag for up to 2 months.

    Top tip

    To prep Pigs in a Blanket in advance, wrap the sausages in the dough, cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bake as directed just before serving.

    FAQ

    How do you make pigs in a blanket not soggy?

    If you're worried about sogginess in your Pigs in a Blanket you can first wipe the sausages with a paper towel to remove any moisture before wrapping them in the crescent dough.

    Related

    Looking for other easy appetizer recipes? Try these:

    • A bowl of Pineapple Pico de Gallo on a plate full of tortilla chips.
      Pineapple Pico de Gallo
    • A plate of Grilled Shishito Peppers with Sriracha Mayo dipping sauce.
      Grilled Shishito Peppers
    • A bowl of Jalapeno Salsa with a spoon and a chip dipped in the salsa.
      Jalapeno Salsa
    • A bowl of Bruschetta Dip with a spoon and 3 slices of toasted buttered bread.
      Bruschetta Dip

    Pairing

    Pair Lil Smokies Pigs in a Blanket with one of these cocktails for an easy happy hour:

    • Two glasses of skinny spicy margarita with a salted rim and a jalapeno slice floating in the cocktail.
      Skinny Spicy Margarita Recipe
    • Two glasses of Cointreau Margaritas with a salted rim and lime wheels.
      Cointreau Margarita
    • A Coconut Water Cocktail in a glass with a wedge of lime.
      Coconut Water Cocktail with Lime
    • A glass of Skinny Cocktail with ice and a lime wedge.
      Skinny Cocktail

    Recipe

    A plate of cooked Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket.

    Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket

    Shannon
    This easy Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket appetizer comes together in just 20 minutes with 2 ingredients.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 8 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 249 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 pizza cutter
    • 1 sheet pan
    • 1 parchment sheet

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 (8 oz) can crescent rolls
    • 1 (14 oz) pack Lit'l Smokies sausages

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400.
    • Use a pizza cutter to cut each crescent roll triangle into 4 smaller triangles. Wrap each small triangle around a sausage and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
    • Bake at 400 for 12 minutes, then serve immediately.

    Notes

    To prep Pigs in a Blanket in advance, wrap the sausages in the dough, cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bake as directed just before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 730mgPotassium: 86mgSugar: 4gCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword lil smokies pigs in a blanket, lit'l smokies pigs in a blanket, little smokies pigs in a blanket, pigs in a blanket
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    Food safety

    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended

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    1. Shannon

      May 22, 2023 at 1:18 am

      5 stars
      Such a classic!

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