Lil Smokies Pigs in a Blanket are a fabulous appetizer or a fun dinner idea. This recipe is elevated by using the Everything but the Bagel seasoning to take the flavor truly, to the next level good.
These Lil Smokies Pigs in a Blanket are so easy but so very good. Buttery crisp layers of the roll encasing the sweet lil Smokies and the Everything but the Bagel Seasoning make them a keeper. These little covered sausages are a classic for a reason. Everyone loves them! So why not make them in a new and different way.
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What We Love About This Recipe
Who invented the phenomenon that is Everything but the bagel seasoning. The story can be found here. The thing that makes this recipe so great is that it takes little time to prepare. It is versatile to use as a cocktail appetizer, a tailgating hit or a dinner for hungry little ones.
- 30 Minute Meal: Takes less than 30 minutes to make these snacks.
- Easy Ingredients: All quick handy ingredients.
- Family Friendly: Perfect for little fingers and bellies.
- Adaptable: Can make it with turkey version and gluten free crescents. Plus you a variety of dipping sauce to make it so good.
Ingredient Notes
- Crescent rolls: Store brand or any version that you like of crescent dough.
- Lit’l Smokies: Little smokies have all beef, turkey and cheddar varieties too.
- Everything but the bagel seasoning: This seasoning takes this recipe to the next level but you can you use any seasoning or spices that you enjoy.
Variations and Substitutions
- Biscuit dough – Any type of canned dough or puff pastry will work so use a biscuit dough,.
- Hot Dogs – Use mini gluten free, or even vegan versions.
How to Make Crescent Roll Hot Dogs
These are the basic steps for making hot dogs in a blankets. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions in the printable recipe card for the full recipe. Find more at Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook.
STEP 1: PREP
First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees and then line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 2: DOUGH
Second, unroll the crescent roll dough and separate one rectangle made up of two triangle crescent rolls. Pinch the seam of the triangles together, then roll out the dough until it’s a flat rectangle. Then cut the rectangle into one-inch strips, then wrap each strip around the mini pigs. Place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet.
STEP 3: BRUSH AND BAKE
Finally, brush the sausages with melted butter or an egg wash and sprinkle everything but the bagel seasoning on top. Bake in the preheated oven on an ungreased cookie sheets lined with parchment for 13 to 15 minutes, until the crescent rolls are golden brown. Serve immediately.
Prep and Storage Tips for Hot Dogs in a Blanket
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Absolutely! I like to assemble these ahead of time and bake them off just before serving. Prep them and cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
To be sure this is a great make ahead recipe. Prepare the pigs in the blanket and freeze on a baking sheet. Put in an airtight container for up to three months. Then when you are ready to serve, cook as directed but add an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat in the microwave, toaster oven or oven until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use a fat free dough or a low fat smokie to make these appetizers.
Indeed, if you do not have or like Everything but the bagel seasoning, you can use All Purpose Seasoning Blend or my Italian Seasoning Mix.
Of course, simply modify the ingredients to fit your particular needs.
Dipping sauce is key for this recipe. For Example:
> Mustard
>Campfire Sauce
>Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce Recipe
>Homemade Barbecue Sauce
-Ranch Dressing
-Honey Mustard
-Ketchup
Experiment with different flavors, hot or spicy to make this recipe your favorite.
Expert Tips for Making This Easy Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
- Add Cheese: Roll a little cheese around the lil Smokie before putting it in the rolls. Kids love a gooey cheese for these crescent roll pigs in a blanket.
- Garlic: Add a little garlic to the butter to up the flavor!
- Alternate ingredient: To make them a little healthier use turkey smokies.
- Alternate cooking method tip: These come out amazing in the air fryer, if you have one try making them in there.
- Dietary consideration tip: Gluten free rolls can be great for National Pigs in the blanket day which is in April.
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Lil Smokies Pigs in a Blanket
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounce crescent rolls package
- 14 ounce Lit’l Smokies
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons everything but the bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate one rectangle made up of two triangle crescent rolls. Pinch the seam of the triangles together, then roll out the dough until it’s a flat rectangle.
- Cut the rectangle into one-inch strips, then wrap each strip around a sausage. Place the wrapped sausages on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Brush the sausages with melted butter and sprinkle everything but the bagel seasoning on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes, until the crescent rolls are golden brown. Serve immediately
Expert Tips
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- Add Cheese: Roll a little cheese around the lil Smokie before putting it in the rolls. Kids love a gooey cheese.
- Garlic: Add a little garlic to the butter to up the flavor!
- Alternate ingredient: To make them a little healthier use turkey smokies.
- Alternate cooking method tip: These come out amazing in the air fryer, if you have one try making them in there.
- Dietary consideration tip: Gluten free rolls can be used.
We LOVE everything bagel seasoning, these are no exception!!
I love simple recipes like this! It is a great kid friendly snack.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing crescent rolls pigs in a blanket recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!