These mini pigs in blankets are a fun appetizer that's easy to make and only takes 2 ingredients. These crescent-wrapped smokies are always a huge hit with kids and adults.
Recipe: $7.94 | Per Serving: $1.99 | Servings: 4
This bite-sized version of the classic pigs in a blanket features mini sausages or cocktail franks wrapped in a warm, flaky pastry blanket. It's a delightful combination of buttery, flaky pastry and savory, smoky sausages in every bite.
Because they're so small, they're the perfect finger food appetizers to serve up at a party or tailgate. Serve them up with some Air Fryer Pizza Rolls, Honey Buffalo Wings, or with a side of fresh-cut veggies like celery and baby carrots to give a little more variety to the plate.
For more fun appetizer or lunch ideas, check out these Muffin Tin Pizza Bombs, Loaded Totchos, and Mini Bagel Pizzas.
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- They make an easy lunch option. While they're a great simple appetizer idea, personally, I like to serve them up as a snack or lunch option because finger foods are always a favorite with my kids. They're a great change of pace from the Chicken Nugget Wraps, Air Fryer Dino Nuggets, and Frozen Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches.
- Simple ingredients. Just two ingredients are all you will need. This recipe is simple and basic, but the taste is anything but ordinary.
- Everyone loves them! Adults, kids, and ages in between, these simple little smokies are perfect for any group, gathering, snack, or meal.
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Little smokies- You'll need about 1 package of smokies per 2 cans of crescent rolls because each pack contains a lot of little sausages in there.
Crescent rolls- Use any brand you would like but make sure that they are the triangular cut dough that you roll up as these are easier to divide and portion for each blanket.
If you have more canned crescent rolls, be sure to try them in our Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danishes, Apple Pie Bites, or Air Fried Oreo Cookies.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🔪 Instructions for Mini Pigs in a Blanket
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking oil.
Step 2: Open up the crescents and lay them flat. Detach from one another as needed.
Step 3: Use a pizza cutter to slice each crescent roll in half, starting from the tip and rolling to the base of each triangle to make two thinner triangles.
Step 4: Place a little smokie sausage on the base of the crescent triangles.
Step 5: Roll the crescent up and over the sausage until the crescent has been fully rolled around and created layers.
Step 6: Place evenly on a baking sheet at least 1 inch apart.
Step 7: Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 8: Let rest 2-3 min on the pan before serving.
🍴 Recipe Tips
- Making little smokies wrapped in crescent rolls can be time-consuming. Unrolling every crescent, cutting it in half, and individually rolling up each blanket around the sausage takes effort.
- For larger batches, involve kids or adults to speed up the process. Working together makes the task more manageable and enjoyable.
- Using parchment paper underneath the wrapped sausages prevents sticking and ensures seamless preparation.
👩🏻🍳 Storage
Refrigeration: Store the pigs in an airtight container in the fridge, where they can last up to 3 days.
Freezing: For longer storage, properly store the pigs in the freezer where they can last up to 3 months.
💭 Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can prepare these smokies and keep them stored in the fridge covered well in plastic wrap on a baking sheet for up to 2 hours before baking. Any longer than that and you risk the dough becoming soggy.
Absolutely! Freeze the pigs before or after baking. If before baking- freeze flat on a baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container and freezing up to 3 months. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes. To freeze after baking, store in an airtight container for up to 3 months before thawing and reheating.
Side dishes that go well with these include mac and cheese, Apple Pie Baked Beans, deviled eggs, and dips. Different dips can range from ketchup to BBQ sauce or even mustard.
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📖 Recipe
Mini Pigs in a Blanket
Ingredients
- 2 packages (8 ct) crescent rolls ($3.96)
- 1 package (14oz) cocktail weenies ($3.98)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking oil.
- Open up the crescents and lay them flat. Detach from one another as needed.
- Use a pizza cutter to slice each crescent roll in half starting from the tip and rolling to the base of each triangle to make two thinner triangles.
- Place a little smokie sausage on the base of the crescent triangles.
- Roll the crescent up and over the sausage until the crescent has been fully rolled around and created layers.
- Place evenly on a baking sheet at least 1 inch apart.
- Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown
- Let rest 2-3 min on the pan before serving.
Notes
- Making little smokies wrapped in crescent rolls is simple but time-consuming. Enlist help for quicker rolling.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking during wrapping.
- Refrigerate covered smokies on a baking sheet for up to 2 hours before baking to avoid sogginess.
- Store cooked smokies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Freeze before or after baking. If before, freeze flat on a sheet before transferring to an airtight container for up to 3 months. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes.
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