Little Smokies Pigs In A Blanket

You will love this Little Smokies Pigs In A Blanket recipe! Oh my gosh, my family fell in love with these because they are so good! I wish we had made more for a recent family get-together because we ran out of them.

These Little Smokies Pigs In A Blanket are a little crunchy on the outside and so flavorful on the inside. We found that dipping them in mustard, ketchup, or ranch dressing enhanced the flavor.

It’s funny because I had Mark count the links in one bag. There were 55 of them, so that means we consumed a lot of these! We’ll definitely be making this dish in the future as an appetizer for holidays, family reunions, or neighborhood guest parties.

An interesting note that I wasn’t aware of is that April 24 is National Pigs in a Blanket Day! Who would have guessed that was a thing, right? Well, it is.

In case you missed this post, Little Smokies Recipe

Items You May Need In The Kitchen:

• Cookie Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Pizza Cutter or Sharp Knife

Ingredients – Little Smokies

• Little Smokies: These little smokies are delicious little smoked sausages made from a variety of meats, such as beef, pork, chicken, meatballs, or turkey, and herbs and spices. They are typically served as a snack or an appetizer. They are so delicious and a great source of protein!
• Crescent Dough Rolls: This light and buttery dough is made of flour and butter and rolls out into a sheet of triangular-shaped slices. When the triangles are rolled from the largest end to the skinniest, the final cooked product is a flaky and soft crescent roll. Pillsbury Crescent Rolls have been a favorite for countless families over the years.

Little Smokies Pigs In A Blanket

Step One: Gather the Ingredients

What I love about this recipe is that it has only two ingredients! You can store a few packages of the Little Smokies in the refrigerator or freezer and make them whenever you want a little snack. If frozen, just thaw the links in the refrigerator the day before you plan to use them. The crescent rolls are typically good for about a month in the refrigerator (check the dates on the cartons).

Step Two: Preheat Oven – Prepare Cookie Sheet and Crescent Rolls

Preheat your oven to (375°F) = (190°C). Place some parchment paper on your cookie sheets, making the clean-up more manageable. You can also place the pigs in a blanket on an ungreased cookie sheet. Unwrap the packages of crescent rolls. Spread them out, and you should have 16 triangles. (8 triangles in each package of crescent rolls).

Step Three: Cut the Dough into Narrow, Long Triangles

Cut each triangle lengthwise into narrow, long triangles. I tried using a pizza cutter and decided that a sharp knife cut dough better. Please note that you should keep the dough chilled. Use one carton and keep one in the refrigerator. Then after doing the first batch, take the other carton out of the frig to use it.

Step Four: Place the Sausage Link on the Wide End – Then Roll the Pigs in a Blanket – Tuck the End

Place a little smokie on the widest end of each triangle. Then, start rolling the pigs in a blanket to the skinny end of each triangle. Tuck the end under and place the seam-side down on the cookie sheet.

Step Five: Place the Pigs in a Blanket on the Cookie Sheet

Be sure to space them far enough apart on the cookie or baking sheet so they have room to puff up a little as they cook.

Step Six: Bake for 12-15 Minutes

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Finished Product

Serve these little smokies pigs warm from the oven with the classic ketchup, mustard, ranch salad dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy.

Little Smokies Pigs In A Blanket

How do I store these?

We never have leftovers, but if we did, I would store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Can I reheat them?

Yes, you can. Place them on an ungreased cookie sheet covered with some foil. Bake at (325°F) = (162°C) for about 5 – 10 minutes or until heated through.

Can I freeze them?

Yes, you can freeze them. Place them in a freezer baggie, place them on a cookie sheet, and freeze them. When ready to heat them, put them on an ungreased cookie covered with foil. Bake at (325°F) = (162°C) for about 15 minutes or until heated through.

Where did the name Pigs in a Blanket come from?

I bet most people would say this treat was invented in the 1950s or 1960s. The term started in the 1600s when the field or farmworkers took meat cooked in the dough to work.

Can I use regular hot dogs instead?

Yes, you can. Choose your favorite ones and cut the hot dogs into 3 or 4 pieces. Then, follow the recipe, substituting the links for the cut hot dogs.

What variations can I make to this Little Smokies – Pigs in a Blanket recipe?

• Replace the little smokies with cocktail-sized hotdogs.
• Use puff pastry instead of crescent roll dough.
• Brush the top of the pigs in a blanket with egg wash or melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds before baking.
• Add cheese to the inside of the pastry before rolling up the little smokies.
• Use flavored crescent rolls for extra flavor.
• Wrap the little smokies in bacon instead of pastry dough.
• Use different types of mustard for dipping sauce instead of ketchup or BBQ sauce. Honey mustard sauce would be delicious!
• Sprinkle herbs on the dough before wrapping around the little smokies, such as Italian seasoning, oregano, thyme, bagel seasoning, garlic powder, or any herb you love.
• Make mini versions by cutting the dough and smokies into smaller sizes.

What can be served with Little Smokies?

• Serve with ketchup, ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, mustard, or another favorite sauce
• Roasted Vegetables
• Rice
• Mashed Potatoes
• Macaroni and Cheese
• Glazed Carrots
• Other Appetizers

Who coined this phrase – Pigs In A Blanket?

Over 128 million of these are consumed over the Christmas holidays each year! Betty Crocker had a kid’s cookbook published by a US firm in 1957. I have to be honest; I had never heard of them or had not had them until one Halloween party at my house. A neighbor brought them, and they were so popular that I had to get the recipe from her. I LOVE these!

Looking to serve some other delicious appetizers? Check these out!

• Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
• Pineapple Cream Cheese Dip
• Easy Hot Chip Beef Dip

Final Word

I hope you try my Little Smokies Pigs In A Blanket recipe. Please let me know how it went at your home. They are the perfect party appetizer for friends or family get-togethers! You’ll want to share these mini pigs in a blanket on your Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest pages. They are so fun and delicious!

Boy, both the kids and adults in my family love these. Keep teaching your kids and grandkids how to cook from scratch, mainly if it’s as easy as this recipe. May God Bless this world, Linda