By: Becky Hardin
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Pigs in a Blanket with cheese will be all the rage at your next party. This crescent roll recipe is easy, fun, and oh-so-delicious. These Lil’ Smokies wrapped in sharp cheddar, crescent roll dough, and brushed with Parmesan ranch butter are sure to be a hit.
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What’s in This Pigs in a Blanket Recipe?
Pigs in a blanket are such a fun finger food. We’re using Lil Smokies with cheese and ranch Parmesan butter to put a creative twist on a classic party appetizer.
- Crescent Rolls: Refrigerated crescent roll dough is the perfect easy hack for fluffy, flaky pigs in a blanket. You can also make your own crescent rolls if you prefer.
- Cheese: We like to use sharp cheddar cheese because it offsets the richness of the buttery crescent dough.
- Lil Smokies: Perfectly sized co*cktail sausages for these two-bite appetizers. You can also make your own in a crockpot.
- Butter: Salted butter helps the seasoning and cheese stick to the crescent rolls.
- Ranch Seasoning: Adds that classic tangy and herbal flavor that compliments these pigs in a blanket so well.
- Cheese: Parmesan cheese a bit of salty umami flavor.
Variations on Pigs in a Blanket with Cheese
It’s easy to change up the flavor of these pigs in a blanket by using a different type of cheese and/or seasoning. Try using Monterey jack, pepper jack, Swiss, or American cheese. Swap the ranch seasoning for everything bagel seasoning, Italian seasoning, or za’atar to change up the flavor!
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover pigs in a blanket in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze pigs in a blanket in a single layer on a lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag to store for up to 3 months. Reheat directly from frozen, adding a few minutes to the final bake time.
Serving Suggestions
We have found these pigs in a blanket are perfect dipped in ranch dressing or barbecue sauce! Serve them alongside matchsticked carrots and celery to add a bit of roughage. They pair so well with other dippable appetizers, like pepperoni pizza rolls, baked turkey meatballs, or jalapeno poppers.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
This recipe for cheesy pigs in a blanket is dead simple! We use store-bought crescent roll dough, cheese, co*cktail sausages, and a bit of butter, ranch seasoning, and cheese for an extra kick of flavor. You’ll have this tasty app on the table in just 30 minutes!
Recipe
Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
4.64 from 95 votes
Author: Becky Hardin
Prep: 15 minutes minutes
Cook: 15 minutes minutes
Total: 30 minutes minutes
Serves10
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Cheesy, ranch Parmesan butter-brushed Lil Smokies Pigs in a Blanket are sure to be a hit at your next potluck!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients
- 24 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls (2 cans)
- 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese cut into quarters
- 30 lil smokies co*cktail sausages
- 4 tablespoons salted butter melted (½ stick)
- ½ ounce ranch seasoning (½ packet) – click for recipe!
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Roll out the crescent roll dough and separate by the triangles provided. Cut each triangle in half to create to smaller same shape triangles.
24 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls
Starting at the bigger end of each triangle, lay a small square of cheese, topped with a sausage, then roll up on itself. Lay on the baking sheet. Continue until all 30 pigs in a blanket are on your baking sheet.
30 lil smokies, 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
Combine the melted butter, ranch seasoning, and Parmesan in a small bowl.
4 tablespoons salted butter, ½ ounce ranch seasoning, 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Brush the rolled up pigs in a blanket with the butter.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is browned and cooked through.
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Becky’s tips
- Not a fan of lil smokies? Use Vienna sausages or hot dogs instead!
Storage: Store pigs in a blanket in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 3pigs in a blanket Calories: 457kcal (23%) Carbohydrates: 29g (10%) Protein: 11g (22%) Fat: 34g (52%) Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g Monounsaturated Fat: 9g Trans Fat: 0.2g Cholesterol: 52mg (17%) Sodium: 1108mg (48%) Potassium: 66mg (2%) Sugar: 7g (8%) Vitamin A: 369IU (7%) Calcium: 167mg (17%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
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How to Make Pigs in a Blanket Step by Step
Cut the Dough: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Roll out 24 ounces of crescent roll dough and separate by the triangles provided. Cut each triangle in half to create to smaller same shape triangles.
Roll the Douggh: Starting at the bigger end of each triangle, lay a small square of cheese (from 8 slices cut into quarters), topped with a lil smokies sausage, then roll up on itself. Lay on the baking sheet. Continue until all 30 pigs in a blanket are on your baking sheet.
Brush the Dough: Combine the 4 tablespoons of melted salted butter, ½ ounce of ranch seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan in a small bowl. Brush the rolled-up pigs in a blanket with the butter.
Bake the Dough: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is browned and cooked through.
Why are they called pigs in a blanket?
Traditionally, this recipe has little smokies, hot dogs, Vienna sausages, or breakfast sausages wrapped in some sort of pastry, such as crescent dough, biscuit dough, or pancake mix. So they are pigs (pork) wrapped in a blanket of dough, hence the cute name!
Can you use different sausages?
You sure can! While I love lil smokies for their smoky barbecue flavor, you can also use Vienna sausages or hot dogs in this recipe. You could also use turkey or chicken-based sausages.
How long do you cook pigs in a blanket?
This appetizer takes just about 15 minutes to bake!
Can you make pigs in a blanket ahead of time?
Yes, pigs in a blanket can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to bake.
More Appetizer Recipes To Try
- Baked Chicken Wings
- Tortilla Roll Ups
- Cheeseburger Sliders
- Mexican Street Corn Dip
- Baked Tomatoes with Cheese
- Turkey Sliders
- Bacon Wrapped Crackers
- Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
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