These Little Smokies Pigs In A Blanket are cute, fun, and a guaranteed hit. You only need 4 ingredients to make this classic party appetizer.
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They are the perfect appetizer to bring to a party since they are gone when you remove the plastic wrap from the serving tray.
You only need four simple ingredients: mini sausages (specifically lil smokies), crescent roll dough, an egg, and everything bagel seasoning. They are super easy to throw together for a get-together, Super Bowl appetizer, or game night.
The everything bagel seasoning will make it look like you put a lot of time and effort into this super easy "fancy" appetizer, even though it took you less than 20 minutes to prep!
If you need more simple party food, check out my Sausage Balls Without Bisquick or this Jalapeno Popper Dip.
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Ingredients & Substitutions
- Crescent Dough: I used the Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls 8ct for this recipe. Pillsbury has come out with a crescent dough that isn't already purified, which you can use too, but I show you below how I cut up the perforated crescent roll dough to make the percent-sized triangles!
- Little Cocktail Weenies: Hilshare Farms now has so many variations of little sausage links. You can go with the original Lil Smokies Sausages (made with pork and chicken), Beef Lil Smokies, or Turkey Lil Smokies. Regular hot dogs, cut into smaller pieces would not make a good substitution. They are too big and lack the flavor of Hillshire Farms' little sausages.
- Egg: Make an egg wash with the egg and brush it over the little pigs to help the seasoning stick and give them a golden brown color. If you don't have an egg, brush them lightly with water.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning: Everything bagel seasoning can be found in almost every spice aisle now. It levels up your little smokies and will make people think you put a lot of effort into this easy appetizer. If you don't want to use everything bagel seasoning, sprinkle them with cheddar cheese or leave them plain.
How to make Little Smokies Pigs In A Blanket
Step 1 | Cut the Crescent Rolls
Pinch the seam of two triangles together. Cut into 6 smaller triangles, as shown in the picture below, using a shape knife or pizza cutter. Dividing the dough up like this will give you the perfect ratio of buttery crescent roll and sausage.
Step 2 | Wap the lil Sausages
Wrap each mini sausage in the recent dough and lightly pinch the dough's seam to seal your crescent dogs. Place in a single layer on a nonstick sheet pan or a sheet pan covered in parchment paper.
Step 3 | Egg Wash
Beat 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl with a fork until well combined. Brush the egg wash over the top of each pig in a blanket. Then sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
Step 4 | Bake or Air Fry
Bake in the oven for 17-19 minutes at 350F or air fry for 5-6 minutes at 325F
Tip
Every air fryer cooks a little differently. The first time you make these, check on them at the 5-minute mark to ensure you don't overcook them.
How to Store
Store any leftover pigs in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave or in air fryer or oven at 300F until they are warm. With the microwave the cresent dough will be a little soft, but warming them back up with the air fryer or oven will get them crispy again.
Other Toppings for Crescent Roll Pigs
- Cheddar Cheese- After rolling them, top your little piggies with shredded cheedar cheese. You wont need to use an egg wash for the cheese to stick.
- Sliced Fresh Jalapenos - keep the seeds for a big spice kick. Remove the seeds for a mild jalapeno flavor.
Watch it be made
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Little Smokies Pigs In A Blanket
Ingredients
- 1 package crescent dough
- 24 mini sausage links I used Hillshire Farm Lit'l Smokies
- 1 egg
- everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F or air fryer to 325°F.
- Unroll the crescent dough. Pinch together the seams of 2 triangles to make a rectangle. Cut the rectangle into thirds using vertical cuts. Next, cut the smaller rectangles in half to make 6 triangles in total, as pictured.
- Wrap each sausage with one of the small crescent triangles. Lightly pinch the dough at the seam to secure it around the sausage. Place each wrapped sausage on a baking sheet or a plate, seam side down.
- Beat 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl with a fork until well combined. Brush the egg wash over the top of each pig in a blanket. Then sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
Baking in the Oven
- Arrange the pigs in a blanket on a baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one. Bake for 17-19, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
Baking in the Air Fryer
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Place the pigs in a blanket in the basket, ensuring they’re about 1 inch apart. You may need to work in batches. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the dough turns golden brown.
Notes
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Mercedez says
Yum! I’ve never thought to have these with deviled eggs. That sounds like perfect party food!
Debbie McGrath says
Made these today using oven method. So taaty!!! Love the everything bagal topping.
Lynn says
Took these to a meeting and they were an instant hit! Perfect size and tasted great. I will definitely make these again. (I cooked them in the oven)
Sharlyn says
How many piggies per serving?
Megan says
This recipe makes 24 pigs in a blanket, the nutritional information is for one piggie. I updated the recipe to make that clearer. Thanks for the question!