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.
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, 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 Pepperoni Pizza Bombs, 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.
- 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.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🔪 Instructions
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 a little time-consuming. You'll have to unroll every crescent, cut it in half and then individually roll up each blanket around the sausage.
If you plan on making a large batch, I highly recommend enlisting the help of kids or adults to give you a hand with the rolling part, as it will make the time pass by far more quickly.
Another great tip is to use parchment paper underneath the wrapped sausages as it will help to prevent sticking.
👩🏻🍳 Storage
These pigs can last up to 3 days if kept stored in an airtight container in the fridge, or they can last up to 3 months in the freezer if stored properly.
💭 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, 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
- 1 package (14oz) cocktail weenies ($4.48)
- 2 packages (8 ct) crescent rolls ($4.46)
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 isn't hard or difficult but it can be a little time-consuming. You'll have to unroll every crescent, cut it in half and then individually roll up each blanket around the sausage.
- If you plan on making a large batch, I highly recommend enlisting the help of kids or adults to give you a hand with the rolling part as it will make the time pass by far more quickly.
- Another great tip is to use parchment paper underneath the wrapped sausages as it will help to prevent sticking.
- These pigs can last up to 3 days if kept stored in an airtight container in the fridge or they can last up to 3 months in the freezer if stored properly.
- 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.
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