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These are so good with your Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce! This is one of those timeless recipes that brings back good memories. Thank you so much!
Julia
No One Ever Outgrows Pigs in a Blanket (Including Me!)
If you’ve ever been to a kid’s birthday party, then I bet you had pigs in a blanket. And, I am sure you had more than one. Y’all, they are just irresistible!
My favorite way to serve them is with Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce or honey mustard, but of course, there’s always the classic way, with ketchup.
I prep a big tray (this recipe is super easy to double or triple) store in the fridge, then bake when I’m ready to serve. They’re the kind of finger food that makes you feel like a kid again—no fancy forks required.
XOXO,
People Often Ask Me
Yes! You can roll them up, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. When ready, just pop them in the oven.
Absolutely. Assemble but don’t bake, then freeze in a single layer until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag and store up to 2 months. Bake from frozen—just add a couple extra minutes of cooking time.
Use the oven or air fryer for the best texture. Heat at 350–360° until warmed through and crisp again.
Nope! Puff pastry, biscuit dough, or even pizza dough work beautifully—each gives a slightly different texture and flavor.
Love finger food? Try my stuffed cream cheese mushrooms, cheesy sausage balls, or stuffed celery next.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Crescent Roll Dough – refrigerated crescent rolls make this quick and easy. You can also swap puff pastry or biscuit dough.
- Little Smokies Sausages – or cut hot dogs into thirds if that’s what you have on hand.
- Egg Wash – helps toppings stick and gives a golden finish.
- Garlic Powder + Onion Powder – adds savory flavor.
- Poppy Seeds – or try sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, or a sprinkle of kosher salt.
Fun Variations
- Mini Pizza Rolls – Spread a little marinara and mozzarella inside the crescent before adding the sausage.
- Cheesy Pigs – Add a slice of cheddar or pepper jack before rolling.
- Everything Bagel Style – Swap poppy seeds for everything bagel seasoning.
- Spicy Kick – Use jalapeño-cheddar smokies or sprinkle with cayenne before baking.
- Breakfast Twist – Wrap cocktail sausages in crescent rolls, then serve with maple syrup for dipping.
How To Make Pig In A Blanket With Crescent Rolls
- Heat oven and prep baking sheet.
- Cut crescent dough into small triangles. Roll sausages in dough, seam-side down.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with seasoning.
- Bake until golden and serve with dips.
Cook In The Air Fryer!
Lil’ Smokies pigs in a blanket can be cooked in the air fryer set to 325 degrees. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip and continue to cook for 4 minutes until golden brown.
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Ingredients
- 1 8 ounce package of crescent rolls
- 1 14 ounce package little smokies sausages
- 1 egg large egg + 1 tablespoon of water
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Unroll the crescent dough sheet on a lightly floured surface and separate the triangles. Cut each dough triangle into three equal pieces, creating a total of 24 thin triangles.
- Place one little smokie sausage on the wide base of a triangle. Roll the sausage toward the pointed end of the triangle, allowing the dough to overlap and wrap around the sausage. Place the rolled sausage on prepared baking sheet, point-side down.
- Whisk together the egg, 1 teaspoon water, garlic powder, onion on powder in a small bowl until smooth. Brush the egg wash over the dough and sprinkle with the poppy seeds.
- Place in the oven until the dough is puffed and golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Serve warm with your favorite dip or sauce!
Notes
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Serving Ideas
For game day or movie night, pigs in a blanket fit right in. Pair them with No-Bake Ranch Fire Crackers, a bowl of Perfectly Popped Stovetop Popcorn, my Salami Cream Cheese Appetizer, and those viral Ranch Dill Pickles for a fun lineup of easy, crowd-pleasing snacks.
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These are so good with your Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce! This is one of those timeless recipes that brings back good memories. Thank you so much!
You are so welcome! I’m thrilled you are cooking with me.
~Donya
They’re great
So happy you posted this! I had the ingredients but not the recipe!
Love these ideas as I am having brother in laws and wives over. I am glad you put mini cheese balls on again. Now Inwill wait for nesxt Friday for a third item to serve. Love your recipes
Awesome!