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These are the BEST mini pigs in a blanket rolled in Parmesan Cheese withjust the right amount of spice! These spicy lil smokies pigs in a blanket make the perfect appetizer for any occasion. Simple to prepare with just a little heat.

We love bite size finger foods recipes such as these Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets, Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Wraps, and Parmesan Ranch Baked Chicken Tenders.

Pigs in a Blanket

When I think of a fun appetizer, pigs in a blanket are one of the first recipe that come to mind when having guests over. Whether it’s for game day celebrations, baby showers, birthdays, or just having some family and friends over, this recipe is always a huge hit.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Perfect For Game Day Parties. These bite size pig in a blanket are great for snacking on during any party you have, especially game day parties.
Easy To Make. This simple appetizer recipe is made with just a handful of ingredients. Quick to prepare.
Hard To Resist. You’ll soon find out as soon as you serve this recipe, they’re a crowd pleaser. Hard to have just one.

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What You’ll Need For Lil Smokies Pigs In A Blanket

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make mini pigs in a blanket at home. See the recipe card located at the bottom of the post for full instructions.

Lit’l Smokies– Find the Lit’l Smokies in the refrigerated section near the lunch meat area.
fresh or jarred jalapenos– The jalapenos can be optional, but a fun little spicy addition.
grated parmesan cheese– Kraft grated Parmesan Cheese works great here.
crescent rolls– Find the Pillsbury Crescent Rolls in the refrigerated section usually near the cookie dough.

What Does Pigs in a Blanket Mean?

Kind of a funny little recipe name isn’t it? “Pigs in a blanket” is basically a small hot dog or other sausage wrapped in pastry commonly served as an appetizer in the United States.

lil smokies and jalapeños ready to roll in crescent dough

How To Make Pigs in a Blanket

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

lil smokies and jalapeno placed on top of crescent roll.

lil smokie and jalapeno rolled up in crescent dough

Unroll and Cut Crescent Rolls. Unroll crescent rolls onto parchment paper lined countertop area. Carefully use a pizza cutter or knife to cut each crescent roll into 3 even triangles. Using a paper towel, dry the lit’l smokies and jalapenos.

Add Smokies To Crescent Dough. Place lit’l smokies on top of widest end of each piece of crescent dough. Top smokies with a jalapeno and carefully roll smokies and jalapeno in dough until you reach the smallest end of triangle gently pressing ends to seal.

rolling pigs in a blanket in parmesan cheese

Roll Crescents Into Parmesan. Take each rolled smokie and roll in a small bowl of grated parmesan until well coated. Transfer to prepared lined baking pan. Continue until all pigs in a blanket have been rolled. Place about 1 inch apart from each other on pan.

Bake. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden on top and baked through. Remove from oven and serve hot with dipping sauces of your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Dipping Sauces Should I Use?

I like to have a few options of dipping sauces for my guests such as mustard, ketchup, BBQ Sauce, and even a warm cheese sauce. Honestly, they’re delicious without dipping sauces too.

Can I Use Hot Dogs Instead of Lit’l Smokies?

Yes, if you’d like to cut hot dogs into 1 inch pieces, you can absolutely substitute them for the lit’l smokies. I like the extra flavor that the lit’l smokies bring, but hot dogs are just fine too.

Can I Leave Out The Jalapeños?

If you have guests sensitive to heat, there’s no need to add the jalapeños. You can always prepare half with the jalapeños and half without.

How To Serve This BEST Appetizer Recipe

Serve these Pigs in a Blanket at your next occasion when you’re having guests over. They’re particularly popular for game day celebrations, birthday parties….and any holiday really. An appetizer that is perfect all year round. Serve them warm with a variety of dipping sauces such as ketchup, mustard and cheese sauce.

How To Store Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat as needed. Note I would not recommend reheating in the microwave, they get soft. Re-heating in oven or air fryer is much better for your reference. Reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees F. for 5 minutes.

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