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Easy pigs in a blanket on a white plate with a side of ketchup.
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Pigs in a Blanket

You need just 3 ingredients and 20 minutes to make one of the best party snack ideas, Pigs in a Blanket. This easy appetizer recipe is pure, blissful comfort food that will transport you back to childhood (and delight kids, too).
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 40 pieces
Calories 40kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 packages crescent rolls (see note 1)
  • 1 (16 ounce) package Little Smokies (see note 2)
  • poppy seeds for garnish, optional (see note 3)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • Unwrap one tube of crescent rolls and separate into triangles. Working with one triangle at a time, cut it into 3 sections with a sharp knife.
  • Roll up each section around a Little Smokie and place the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired.
  • Repeat with remaining crescent rolls and Little Smokies. Bake until the crescent rolls are golden brown and puffy, about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

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Notes

  1. Crescent rolls: The pre-scored triangles you'll find in the refrigerated tube version is the perfect size for this recipe; simply trim each into thirds to tuck nicely around each sausage bite. Refrigerated biscuit dough or puff pastry would also work well. If you're feeling ambitious, whip up a batch of my Homemade Crescent Rolls to use instead.
  2. Little Smokies: If you can’t locate Little Smokies or beef cocktail wieners at the supermarket, swap in regular hot dogs cut into fourths. (Alternatively, you can make it a meal using whole hot dogs wrapped in crescent dough. It turns out somewhat like a mash-up between a hot dog and a corn dog!)
  3. Poppy seeds: These are an optional "blanket" topping. I personally adore the extra crunch they add to the golden brown cooked dough.
  4. Yield: This recipe makes 40 Pigs in a Blanket, ideal for sharing as part of your tailgate menu or at any potluck or party.
  5. Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 89mg | Sugar: 1g | Iron: 1mg