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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Published: Sep 27, 2021 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Mini Pigs in a Blanket

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    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.

    a plate of mini pigs in a blanketnext to bowls of ketchup and mustard for dipping

    With these pigs in a blanket being so small and bite-sized they're the perfect finger food appetizers to serve up at a party or tailgate. Serve them up with some Air Fryer Pizza Rolls, and you'll have a delicious party.

    You can serve these tasty crescent smokies with a side of fresh-cut veggies like celery and baby carrots to give a little more variety and add a little something healthy to the plate. Bonus, the veggies are finger foods too, so no forks are required.

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. 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.
    2. Simple ingredients. Just two ingredients are all you will need. This recipe is simple and basic, but the taste is anything but ordinary.
    3. Everyone loves them! Adults, kids, and ages in between, these simple little smokies are perfect for any group, gathering, snack, or meal.
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    • 🥘  Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    ingredients needed to make mini pigs in a blanket

    🥘  Ingredients

    Little smokies- You'll need about 1 package of smokies per can 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.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Pizza cutter
    • Baking Sheet
    • Parchment Paper

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make mini pigs in a blanket with these simple step-by-step 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.

    unrolled crescent rolls next to a plate of mini cocktail weenies

    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.

    pizza cutter next to sliced crescent roll triangle

    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.

    a hand rolling a weenie in a crescent triangle

    Place evenly on a baking sheet at least 1 inch apart.

    a baking sheet filled with mini pigs in a blanket

    Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown.

    baked mini pigs in a blanket on a baking sheet

    Let rest 2-3 min on the pan before serving.

    a mini pig in a blanket that had a bite removed with more piggies on a plate in background next to bowls of condiments

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    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.

    👩🏻‍🍳 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

    Can lil smokie pigs in blankets be prepared in advance?

    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.

    Can pigs in blankets be frozen?

    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.

    What to serve with pigs in blankets?

    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.

    a pile of mini pigs in blankets on a plate

    More great appetizer recipes to try

    • How to Make Meat Roses
    • Tomato Jalapeno Salsa
    • Pepperoni Pizza Bombs
    • Mini Bagel Pizzas
    • Guacamole Without Cilantro
    • Air Fryer Frozen Garlic Bread

    📖 Recipe

    up close view of mini pigs in a blacket on a plate
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    5 from 2 votes

    Mini Pigs in a Blanket

    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.
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 434kcal
    Cost Recipe $8.94 / Serving $2.23
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    Equipment

    • Pizza cutter
    • Baking Sheet
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients

    • 1 package (14oz) cocktail weenies ($4.48)
    • 2 packages (8 ct) crescent rolls ($4.46)
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    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

    Recipe Tips

    • 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.

    Make Ahead

     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.

    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. 

    Freezing

    • 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.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 8piggies | Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 58.2g | Protein: 10.8g | Fat: 18.1g | Saturated Fat: 6.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.3g | Trans Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 9.1mg | Sodium: 1661.5mg | Potassium: 32.6mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6.3g | Calcium: 32.9mg | Iron: 3.3mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
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