Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 90 votes

Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

You need just 3 ingredients and 20 minutes to make one of the best party snack ideas, Pigs in a Blanket. This easy appetizer recipe is pure, blissful comfort food that will transport you back to childhood (and delight kids, too).

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 40 pieces
Calories: 40 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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

    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. 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.
  3. Roll up each section around a Little Smokie and place the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired.
  4. 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.

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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 40kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 89mg (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 40

% Daily Value*

Calories 40kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 89mg 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.