ByLeigh Harris Published: Updated on
These easy Pigs in a Blanket are crispy on the outside, pillowy, soft, and tasty on the inside. Simple to make appetizers using co*cktail sausages and refrigerated canned biscuits.
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Why You’ll Love These
- This classic pigs in a blanket recipe is super easy-to-make and comes together quickly!
- They are a finger food crowd pleaser. Everyone loves these delicious classic party snacks. They also make a great grab and go breakfast or fun dinner for the family.
- Using refrigerated canned biscuits and quartering them you get a lot more bang for your buck. Less biscuit provides more co*cktail sausage flavor in our opinion! Quartering the biscuits makes the perfect meat-to-dough ratio for these pigs in a blanket.
- They’re customizable! Add your favorite cheese, use hot dogs, or use your favorite toppings or dipping sauce.
When serving these co*cktail sausages pigs in a blanket we also like to serve Oven Sliders, Bacon Jalapeno Pinwheels, Fresh Herb Dip, Sausage Balls, Homemade Chip Dip Recipe, and Spinach Dip From Scratch.
If you want to make the dough from scratch check out our Sausage Pretzel Bites! Whichever ever one you go with, don’t forget the Honey Mustard Sauce.
How To Make Pigs in a Blanket
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Dry the co*cktail weiners on a paper towel lined plate. Cut each biscuit into quarters.
- Flatten each quarter piece of biscuit dough and try to shape it into a rectangle. Place a sausage at one end, pull it towards you slightly, and then roll the sausage in the biscuit up tightly. Pinch the seam closed well and place it on the prepared pan seam side down.
- Brush each one with egg wash, sprinkle with sesame seeds and/or poppy seeds, and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the tops are puffed up.
Tips
- Be sure to dry the Lil Smokies with paper towels before rolling them in the biscuit dough. This will help the dough stick better and keep them from becoming soggy.
- You will probably have 8 to 10 leftover little smokies.
- Roll them tightly and pinch the seams well. Otherwise, the biscuit dough will pull apart while baking.
- These can be assembled and refrigerated and covered in plastic wrap for up to a few hours before baking.
- If desired, you can brush them with melted butter or garlic butter instead of eggwash.
- Try our very easy-to-make delicious Honey Mustard Sauce as a dipping sauce!
Variation
- You can use hot dogs. Cut them into thirds or quarters.
- Or instead of mini co*cktail smokies, use your favorite sausages such as breakfast sausage links, chicken sausage, smoked sausage, or andouille.
- Add some shredded cheddar cheese when rolling them, or your favorite cheese such as American cheese, pepper jack, or Monterey jack.
- You can use refrigerated crescent roll dough, but you will want to cut each triangle into thirds or puff pastry and cut them small enough that you don’t have too much pastry to sausage. A pizza cutter or pastry cutter works great!
- Choose your favorite topping, such as Everything Bagel Seasoning or flaky sea salt, or omit the topping.
FAQs
Can these be made ahead?
Yes. I don’t recommend prepping them more than 24 hours ahead. The sausages tend to weep water into the biscuit dough, making them a little soggy on the bottom. Prepare them, cover them with plastic wrap, and refrigerate them until ready to bake.
How do you serve pigs in a blanket?
Simply serve this game day treat with your favorite dipping sauce. Honey mustard, regular mustard, dijon mustard, spicy mustard, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, or even ketchup.
Storing Leftovers
Let them cool to room temperature, place them in an airtight container or resealable bag, and refrigerate them for up to 4 days.
Freezing
Bake the pigs in a blanket, let them cool to room temperature, freeze them in a single layer, or place parchment paper between the layers. They will stay fresh for about 2 months in the freezer. No need to thaw them before reheating, just add a few extra minutes.
How to heat leftover pigs in a blanket?
Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and reheat them in a 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes. I don’t recommend using the microwave to reheat because they won’t crisp up again.
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Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
This classic pigs in a blanket recipe uses refrigerated canned biscuits and co*cktail sausages to provide the perfect finger food.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 32
Calories: 90kcal
Author: Leigh Harris
Ingredients
- 1 16.3 oz Jumbo buttermilk biscuits Pillsbury Grands refrigerated biscuits 8 count
- 14 oz co*cktail smokies mini co*cktail sausages
- 1 large Egg optional
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1-2 tsp Sesame seeds optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Dry the co*cktail smokies on a paper towel-lined plate. Separate the biscuits and cut each one in half and then in half again. This will result in 32 quarter pieces of dough.
14 oz co*cktail smokies, 1 16.3 oz Jumbo buttermilk biscuits
Flatten each quarter piece of biscuit dough and try to shape it into a rectangle. Place a sausage at one end, pull it towards you slightly, and then roll the sausage in the biscuit up tightly. Pinch the seam closed well and place it on the prepared pan seam side down.
If using the egg wash, brush each one with egg wash, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and/or poppy seeds. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the tops are puffed up.
1 large Egg, 1 tablespoon Water, 1-2 tsp Sesame seeds
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
To make ahead prepare the pigs in a blanket, cover them tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours. Bake as instructed.
To store leftovers, let them cool to room temperature, place them in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
To freeze them place the baked pigs in a blanket in a single layer in a freezer safe container, and freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat them in a 350F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 32g | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.04mg
