This Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket recipe is a classic appetizer kicked up a notch. For this quick and easy appetizer I use everything but the bagel seasoning to amp up the savory flavor.
Need a few more great appetizers, try my grape jelly little smokies and I love these bacon wrapped crackers.
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Why this Smokies Pigs in a Blanket Recipe is a Keeper
We love this recipe because it’s a super easy classic party appetizer for game day. I can get the kids to help roll then, which they love.
- 30 Minutes Takes less than 30 minutes to make these mini sausages.
- Simple Ingredients: You can make this recipe with just 4 ingredients.
- Family Friendly: This is the perfect appetizer for little hands and bellies.
- Adaptable: Feel free to make this delicious appetizer a turkey version with gluten free crescent dough around. Serve with dipping sauce to make them even better.
What are Little Smokies?
Little Smokies are delicious mini sausages! Try making them on their own in the crockpot with some BBQ sauce.
Ingredient Notes for Lil Smokies Pigs Appetizer
A classic recipe for pigs in a blanket made with Little Smokies take just two ingredients. Since we are adding some seasoning to the tops, you may need to run to the store to grab one of the required ingredients to make them.
- Crescent Dough: Everyone loves flaky crescent rolls. Pillsbury crescents are the perfect blanket.
- Smokies: Smokies sausages in a blanket are the perfect ready to eat snack.
- Everything but the Bagel Seasoning: Smokies crescent rolls with just a bit of bagel seasoning takes them to the next level.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Appetizer and Dips
Prepping ahead of time can really help to save you time and kitchen space if you’re hosting a party!
- Assemble: Fully assemble the easy pigs in a blanket. Wrap the package of little smokies in the flaky dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Dips: Prepare any dips you plan to serve ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator.
Pro Tip for Little Smokies
Use puff pastry for a flakier and more elegant version.
How to Make Lil Smokies Pigs in a Blanket
This recipe is super easy to make in just 4 steps. These mini crescent dogs are so good, you’ll be making them every football season!
These are the basic steps for making Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Preheat Oven and Prep Baking Pan
Preheat the oven to 375℉ and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Dough
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 so that it’s a flat rectangle.
3. Roll the Lil Smokies in a Blanket
Cut the rectangle into one-inch strips, then wrap each strip around a sausage. Place the wrapped sausages on the lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top.
4. Bake the Little Hot Dogs
Bake in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve as soon as they’re out of the oven.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Smokies and Dipping Sauce
- Storing: Store leftover pigs in a blanket in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave, oven, toaster oven or air fryer until warmed through.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy leftovers with Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers.
Variations and Substitutions to Make Pigs in a Blanket Appetizer Recipe
This recipe is so versatile! Try taking it to the next level by experimenting with presentations or trying different ingredients.
- Pinwheels: Roll the dough out, spread it with a filling (like cream cheese or mustard), place the Little Smokies along one edge, roll up tightly, and slice into pinwheels.
- “Mummy Dogs”: Cut each triangle pair into thin strips and wrap them around the cocktail sausages to resemble mummies.
- Sausage: Try Turkey Smokies or vegan smokies.
- Add Ins: Add a sliver of jalapeño or a little sauerkraut to each blanket for a spicy or tangy kick.
Recipe Notes, FAQs and Reader Interactions
Serve crescent roll pigs in a blanket with Honey BBQ Wings, Cream Cheese Salami Roll Ups or Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauces! Try this smokies recipe with Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce, ketchup or Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce.
Some of the best dipping sauces for pigs include Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce or a sweet chili sauce.
Expert Tips for Making This Mini Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
- Dough Handling: Don’t overwork the dough. Gently unroll it and cut it into strips or squares.
- Sausage Prep: Pat the Little Smokies dry with paper towels before wrapping them. This helps the dough adhere better and prevents sogginess.
- Wrapping Technique: Wrap the dough tightly around the sausages, ensuring a good seal. This prevents the filling from leaking out during baking. Overlap the dough slightly.
- Egg Wash: Brushing the dough with an egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water) before baking gives the blankets a beautiful golden-brown color.
- Bacon: If you love lil smokies, try them wrapped in bacon!
- Smaller Dough Strips: Cut each triangle into 3 smaller triangles, place the sausage on the wide end and roll all the way up.
Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Crescent rolls , 1 package
- 14 ounces Lit’l Smokies, 1 package
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Everything but the bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉ and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- 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
Christina’s Notes
- Double the Recipe: This blanket recipe makes about 28 pieces. If you want to double it grab another package of crescent rolls and sausages, and work in batches.
- Dough Handling: Don’t overwork the dough. Gently unroll it and cut it into strips or squares.
- Sausage Prep: Pat the Little Smokies dry with paper towels before wrapping them. This helps the dough adhere better and prevents sogginess.
- Wrapping Technique: Wrap the dough tightly around the sausages, ensuring a good seal. This prevents the filling from leaking out during baking. Overlap the dough slightly.
- Egg Wash: Brushing the dough with an egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water) before baking gives the blankets a beautiful golden-brown color.
- Seasoning: Sprinkle the dough with sesame seeds, poppy seeds for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Bacon: If you love lil smokies, try them wrapped in bacon!
- Smaller Dough Strips: Cut each triangle into 3 smaller triangles, place the sausage on the wide end and roll all the way up.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
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!