Easy Pigs in a Blanket with Crescent Rolls - Evolving Table (2024)

ThisEasyPigs in a Blanketwith Crescent Rollsrecipe is a family tradition for holiday parties and game days. It’s secretly so quick to make with only 2 ingredients! Crescent rolls are cut into strips, rolled around Lit’l Smokies and then baked in the oven for the best easy appetizer!

Pigs in a Blanket with Crescent Rolls

Growing up there were always two classic appetizer recipes that HAD to make an appearance at every party…

These Grape Jelly Meatballs and pigs in a blanket.

There was just something about those buttery crescent rolls wrapped around Lit’l Smokies that guests went crazy for. (So much easier to work with than puff pastry!)

Before you knew it, the plate was always empty.

It’s so simple to make a bunch. If needed, you can prep ahead, then just pop them in the oven right before the party begins.

If you’re hosting a Super Bowl or game day get-together soon, you’ll want to know how to make these pigs in a blanket. They’re the perfect party food.

Serve more appetizers for the big game with these Healthy Super Bowl Recipes.

Ingredients

• Crescent roll dough. Pillsbury is my go-to, but you can choose another variety or get the store-brand. Both the regular flavor and the buttery kind (my fave!) of store-bought dough work well.Make sure it’s thawed and not frozen. If you’re gluten-free, make sure you look for a certified gluten-free pastry or crescent roll dough.
• Lit’l Smokies. These are also known as co*cktail sausages. You can get regular or cheese filled, depending on your preference. Lit’l Smokies do contain MSG, so look for ones without this additive if you are sensitive to it. You can also use sausage links, Vienna sausages, or sliced, regular hot dogs if needed.

How to Make Pigs in a Blanket

Please see the recipe card below for more detailed ingredient amounts.

1. Cut the Crescent Roll Dough

Unroll the biscuit dough on a cutting board and pull apart each triangle.

The best way to slice these is to use a pizza cutter. You can also opt for a sharp knife. Cut each one lengthwise into three smaller triangles.

2. Roll up the Breakfast Sausages

Line an ungreased baking sheet with parchment paper.

Drain the liquid from the package of mini sausages and thendry them off thoroughly with a paper towel. Doing this will help the dough stick to them better.

Place the sausage at the wider end of the piece of croissantdough. Roll it up until all of the crescent is completely around it.

Set the rolled sausage on the lined baking sheet with the seam-side down. Repeat these steps with the remaining sausages and dough.

Be sure to set each finished piggy in a blanket about 1 inch apart from the others. They will expand slightly when baked.

3. Bake in the Oven

Bake pigs in a blanket in a preheated 375°F oven for 9 to 11 minutes.They are done when the little sausages are hot and the edges are a beautiful golden brown and no longer doughy on the inside.

If you prefer, serve them with a dipping sauce, like Dijon mustard, ketchup, or honey mustard.

FAQs

What to Serve with Pigs in a Blanket

If you’re enjoying these in the morning, pair them with Shredded Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole, Breakfast Egg Muffins, Gluten-Free Pancakes or Blueberry Pancakes.

Make breakfast a breeze with make-ahead recipes like Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies, or your favorite Overnight Oats.

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If you’re planning a menu for a crowd, whether the big game, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve, start with these appetizer recipes.

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