There's something so cozy about Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket. Maybe it's the childhood memories or the delectable flavors. Either way, you can pass on the tradition to your family with three simple ingredients in just 15 minutes.
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These pigs in a blanket crescent rolls are a childhood classic you remember. Smokey sausage, covered in melty cheese, is wrapped in warm, flaky crescent rolls that are brushed with a homemade butter sauce.
If you love crescent rolls as much as we do, try these cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls or Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This easy pigs in a blanket recipe is a hit anytime, anywhere. Even better, it only requires a few simple ingredients and is affordable to make.
- Quick Snack: You can whip up this tasty treat in 15 minutes.
- Versatile: Smokies wrapped in crescent rolls are the perfect snack, appetizer, or party food. Substitute the smokies for breakfast sausage and serve them for breakfast or brunch.
- Crowd Favorite: No one can get enough of this flavorful snack.
- Simple Ingredients: You only need three basic ingredients to make this recipe anytime you want.
- Budget-friendly: Keeping these ingredients on hand is easy on your wallet.
Ingredients
- Crescent Rolls: Golden, flaky crescent rolls are what makes this recipe so addicting AND easy to make. You can never eat just one pig in a blanket!
- Lil Smokies Smoked Sausage: These little sausages add a hint of smoky flavor.
- Cheddar Cheese: Everything tastes better with cheese! If you don't like cheddar, try Monterey Jack or American Cheese instead.
- Unsalted Butter: Using unsalted butter cuts down on the salt content from the cheese and sausages while adding plenty of buttery goodness.
- Dijon Mustard: Dijon is a smooth mustard with a bold, spicy flavor though you can swap it for another mustard if you prefer.
- Honey and Worcestershire Sauce : Honey adds a little sweetness while the Worcestershire adds savory depth to the butter sauce.
- Seasonings: We use dried parsley and onion powder to add a little extra flavor to the butter sauce.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Add a Toppings: Sprinkle freshly baked crescent pigs in a blanket with flaky sea salt, sesame seeds, or Everything Bagel seasoning.
- Spice it Up: Use pepper jack cheese in place of cheddar to ramp up the spice level.
- Experiment with Flavors: Spread some honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or chipotle mayo on the crescent roll before wrapping it up for added flavor.
- Give it a Breakfast Flavor: Try wrapping up your favorite breakfast sausage and maybe even adding scrambled eggs inside the crescent roll.
- Make With Hot Dogs: Wrap hot dogs in a full-sized crescent roll for a heartier snack or cut them into small pieces to keep them snacking size.
How to Make Pigs in a Blanket with Crescent Roll
To get started, preheat your oven to 375° F and line a baking sheet in parchment paper.
- Step 1: Slice and Prep. Roll out the rolls and cut them into three strips. Cut each slice of cheese into six pieces.
- Step 2: Assemble. Place a piece of cheese and a sausage on a crescent roll, and wrap it up.
- Step 3: Prepare the Butter Sauce. Melt the butter in the microwave. Mix in the Dijon mustard and the rest of the sauce ingredients to the melted butter.
- Step 4: Brush. Brush the top of each one with the butter sauce.
- Step 5: Bake. Place the tray in your preheated oven and bake until golden perfection.
Hint: Keeping Them Sealed
Place the wrapped sausages seam-side down on the baking sheet. This helps the dough seal and keeps it from splitting open.
Expert Tips
- Space Apart: Place the little smokie crescent rolls about an inch apart on the baking sheet.
- Cutting the dough: A pizza cutter makes quick work of cutting the rolls.
- Make Ahead: You can wrap the sausages and store them, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
Storage Directions
- Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them after they're cooked for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: To reheat in the oven, cover the pigs and bake in a 325° F oven until they're warmed through, about 8-10 minutes. You can also reheat them in the microwave for a few minutes, though the dough isn't as crisp as reheating in the oven.
Serving Suggestions
These easy pigs and a blanket are perfect for a tailgate party or an after school snack. Serve them up with sauces for dipping such as ketchup, mustard, spicy mayo, homemade Wingstop ranch, and more!
- Serve little smokies in crescent rolls alongside crack corn dip, best ever twice baked potatoes, and 7 layer taco dip at your next get together.
- Set out plenty of crackers and breads for the dips. For an extra touch, serve up this smoked queso dip for dipping.
- If you're looking for something sweet to add to the menu, try this fruit pizza recipe.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Place them in a single layer and cook them at 400° F for 8 - 10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
No. Since the smokies are pre-cooked, they're ready to use in the recipe.
Yes. You might want to cut the biscuits in half and roll them out a little before wrapping up the smokies.
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Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 (14 ounce) package of little smokies smoked sausages
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Roll out the crescent roll dough and slice each triangle into three strips. Then, cut each piece of cheese into six pieces.
- Place a slice of cheese in the center of the crescent roll. Then, top it with smoked sausage and roll it up. Repeat with remaining smoked sausage.
- In a small bowl, add the butter and melt in the microwave. Then, add Dijon mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion powder. Mix until well combined.
- Place pigs in a blanket on the baking sheet and brush butter topping on them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crescent dough is puffed and golden brown.
Notes
- Place the crescent rolls seam-side down on the baking sheet to keep them from opening as the cook.
- Serve with a variety of condiments and sauces for dipping.
Nutrition
*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.
Ryan Allen
The make a great appetizer or a kid-friendly dinner.