This easy Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket appetizer comes together in just 20 minutes with 2 ingredients.
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
Here's what you need to make Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket:
- Lit'l Smokies sausages
- crescent rolls
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Here's how to make Little Smokies 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.
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:
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
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.
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Pairing
Pair Lil Smokies Pigs in a Blanket with one of these cocktails for an easy happy hour:
Recipe
Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket
Equipment
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
Nutrition
Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
Shannon
Such a classic!