Pigs in a Blanket

Looking for some game day snack inspiration?? Look no further!!

My recipe uses crescent rolls for the dough and creates the perfect snack for any occasion.

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Ingredients for Pigs in a Blanket:

• Lit'l Smokies - You might call them cocktail sausages or franks. I like the all beef smokies but you can use your favorite. They typically come in a package of around 42 mini sausages. I usually need to open two packages.

  
  

• Refrigerated crescent roll dough - Grab two tubs of 8 count crescent rolls each, not the full sheet dough. You'll see below how I slice the crescent rolls to make this pigs in a blanket recipe easy peasy. If you buy the full sheet, it will still work but just not as simple.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Slice each crescent roll triangle into thirds to make 48 wedges.

3. Wrap each lil smokies with one-third of a crescent triangle (one wedge) and place onto a baking sheet seam side down.

4. Bake 15 minutes until the pigs in a blanket dough is cooked through and golden brown.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Can I prep pigs in a blanket the night before?

Yes! BUT, do not wrap them more than the night before because you risk the dough from drying out. Make sure you cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate them until they're ready for baking. I also recommend transferring them to a different baking pan and not baking them on the cold one or you risk uneven baking.

TIPS AND TRICKS

• Make more!  These crescent roll pigs in a blanket disappear quickly, especially on game day. Definitely double or triple the recipe and bake more for a really large crowd. It's easy to make more or less as you need.

• Use a large baking sheet.  You can fit a ton at once on a large baking sheet (I use my favorite big sheet pan lined with a silicone mat) to entertain a large amount of guests. Leftovers store well in the fridge to quickly reheat the next day or two for lunch.

• Add cheese.  Like a cheesy crescent dog? Roll a small piece of an American cheese slice with the lil smokies. Baking time will be the same.

• How to store leftovers.  Store the pigs in a blanket in a sealed container for up to 1 week. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

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PIGS IN A BLANKET

Ingredients

• 2 cans (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent rolls

• 48 lil' smokies (or cocktail sausages)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F.

• Open cans of crescent dough and separate into 16 triangles (as perforated in the dough) onto a cutting board.

• Slice each crescent triangle lengthwise into thirds. Place one sausage onto the wider side of triangle and roll up to the thinner side. Place on large baking sheet seam side down. Repeat with remaining sausages.

• Bake for 12-15 minutes until dough is baked through and golden brown.