You’ll love this Pigs in a Blanket recipe because it’s so completely simple. Just 5 ingredients, a few minutes of wrapping up your pigs in their blankets, and a trip through the oven are all it takes to make the best appetizer ever. Plus, my recipe for pigs in blankets is different from the ones you’ve made before. We are adding Dijon mustard and cheddar cheese inside of the rolls so that the little smokies are perfectly tasty, with or without ketchup and mustard on the side for dipping. Be sure to check out all of my easy appetizer recipes. If you like easy apps, try making Deviled Eggs, Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups or Honey Mustard Pretzels next. If you’re making these during the holidays, you might want to pick up 2 more cans of crescent rolls to make this sweet pull apart crescent Christmas tree!
Key Ingredients
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Crescent Rolls: You’ll need two cans of refrigerated crescent roll dough to wrap a package of mini hot dogs. I love these flaky rolls so much because they work well in so many recipes, like my Taco Ring. Little Smokies: These are the perfect size for snuggling up into a crescent roll blanket. You can choose which variety you like. The traditional is a pork-based smoked sausage, or you can get the all-beef or turkey little smokies instead. Mustard: I always reach for Dijon Mustard. The flavor is bright, but also mild and refined. Cheddar Cheese: I buy sandwich sliced cheese at the deli or packaged and then cut those slices into 6 squares each. It’s the perfect amount of cheese to go inside of our pigs in a blanket. Butter: Crescent rolls are already buttery and amazing, but a little bit more butter makes this appetizer perfect. The rolls will be browned and flaky after a brush of melted butter.
How to Make Pigs in a Blanket
Recipe Notes
Make Everything Bagel Dogs: Sprinkle a bit of Everything Bagel Seasoning on top of the rolls before baking to give them some extra flavor. Use Other Sausages: I think Lil Smokies are just made for this recipe, but cut hot dogs or any other small soft sausage will work just fine. Adjust the ingredients: You don’t have to add mustard and cheese to the inside of pigs in a blanket if you don’t want to. You can also use a different type of cheese, or a different style of mustard if you prefer.
More Appetizer Recipes to Try
Don’t forget to check out all of my Appetizer Recipes here. I suggest that you start with one of these favorites: Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Cheeseburger Sliders Cream Cheese Rangoons Save this recipe for Pigs in a Blanket! I know you’re going to be looking for it the next time you host or attend a party. This truly is the perfect party appetizer for any occasion. © Little Sunny Kitchen
title: “Pigs In A Blanket” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-29” author: “Michael Rogers”
If you have been hanging around Simple Joy for a while (so glad to have you!!), you know that appetizers are my absolute favorite. In my dream world, all of my dinners would be just trays and trays of appetizers that I could work my way through. One of the easiest appetizers on the block is Pigs in a Blanket. These are so simple that your kids can make them for you! Keep the ingredients on hand, because these are so perfect to make when a gaggle of teenagers show up at your house looking for snacks.
How to Make Pigs in a Blanket
Here is a brief overview of how easy this crowd-pleasing appetizer is. The full recipe can be found at the bottom of the page along with measurements and instructions.
Dipping Sauces for Pigs in a Blanket
These are delicious as is, but they are also amazing dipped in some of my homemade sauces. Ketchup and mustard are great for these, but I am obsessed with both my Chick Fil A Sauce and my BBQ Sauce and they would pair perfectly with these pigs. They are my favorite dipping sauces for these!
Variations
Add cheese. As we all know, cheese makes everything better. To add cheese to this recipe, grab 1/2 cup of finely grated cheddar cheese and add it to the crescent roll before rolling. Grab flavored lil smokies. They come in lots of different flavors these days and that’s an easy way to change things up! Or you could even use another pre cooked large sausage and just cut it down to size. Sweeten things up. Drizzle a little honey on top of each roll before putting them in the oven. Change up the dough. If you aren’t a fan of crescent dough or want to make these from scratch, substitute with biscuit dough or pizza dough. Spice up the seasoning. You could put so many things on top of this delicious little snack. Sprinkle them with sesame seeds or poppy seeds, or go all out and use some everything bagel seasoning for an extra flavor kick.
Pigs in a Blanket Air Fryer
Crescent roll pigs in a blanket can be made in the air fryer instead of the oven. Preheat your air fryer and spray the basket with cooking spray. Place the prepared pigs in a blanket in a single layer and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Repeat with the remaining pigs in a blanket.
Storing and Reheating
Crescent roll pigs in a blanket are best enjoyed fresh or the day they were prepared and baked, but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat, place in a warm oven until heated through. Always use your best discretion with leftovers. See below on how to freeze pigs in a blanket.
Freezing
This recipe can be made ahead and frozen. Freeze them unbaked by placing them in a single layer on a baking sheet and placing them in the freezer for a few hours. Transfer the frozen pigs in a blanket to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to three months. To bake, place on a baking sheet, brush with butter and top with kosher salt, and bake until golden brown. When you make this pigs in a blanket recipe or any of my other delicious appetizers, leave a comment to tell me what you think! I love hearing from you and how your family enjoyed my recipes.
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