This recipe for Mini Pigs in a Blanket is the best way to get hot appetizers on the table in no time. Just two ingredients give you a platter of crispy, savory party bites or game day snacks that everyone will reach for first.
Mini crescent dogs are delicious served on an appetizer platter with other hot appetizers like buffalo chicken wings or my tasty homemade jalapeno poppers.
Recipe Highlights: Mini Pigs in a Blanket
- Flavor: Crispy and buttery croissants on the outside with savory, smoky little cocktail sausages on the inside.
- Skill Level: This is the easiest hot appetizer ever! Just wrap, then bake. No need to make homemade dough.
- Time-saver: Using refrigerated dough and ready-to-use smokies keeps makes this appetizer quick and easy to make.
- Yield: About 40 little smokies pigs in a blanket to feed 10 people about 4 each.
Total Time: 27 Mins Servings: 10 Cooking Method: Oven
Ingredient Notes
- Hot Dogs: Cocktail smokies are called for in this recipe, but if you are short on time or cannot find them, cut regular hot dogs into bite-sized chunks.
- Crescent Roll Dough: Store-bought crescent roll dough is quick, easy, and convenient. Keep a tube in the fridge for other simple recipes like these sausage crescent rolls.
Delightful Dips
- Try a sweet and tangy honey mustard, a spicy Carolina or Chipotle BBQ sauce.
- Ketchup and Dijon, or a simple yellow mustard, is hard to beat.
- Ranch dressing is always a hit, and a cheese dip or homemade queso is simply delish.
How to Make Mini Pigs in a Blanket
- Unroll crescent roll dough, push the seams together, then cut into strips (full recipe below.)
- Wrap each mini hot dog with a strip of dough. Place seam side down on the sheet pan.
- Bake until golden brown, cool slightly, and serve.
Easy Appetizers for a Party Tray
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Mini Pigs In a Blanket
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 package cocktail smokies about 1 pound
- 12 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough 4 Crescent Grands (1 package)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking tray with parchment paper.
- Spread out 2 crescents and push seam slightly together. Cut into 10 strips, and cut in half. Repeat for the remaining 2 crescents.
- Wrap each smokie in one strip of crescent dough. Place on baking tray, seam side down, leaving a bit of space between to allow the dough to rise in the oven.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes*.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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Amazingly simple and yummy! Candace’s husband