11 Fun Pigs in a Blanket Recipes for Snacks
Ah, pigs in a blanket—those bite-sized bundles of joy that instantly transport me back to my childhood birthday parties. I remember my mom pulling a tray of golden, flaky pastries stuffed with mini hot dogs out of the oven, the kitchen filling with that irresistible aroma of buttery dough and savory meat. They were the ultimate crowd-pleaser, devoured by kids and adults alike before the cake even made an appearance.
Lately, I’ve been experimenting in my own kitchen, twisting the classic into fun, flavorful upgrades perfect for game days, holiday apps, or just a cozy movie night. With rising interest in customizable snacks that cater to different tastes—from spicy kicks to gourmet fillings—these recipes prove pigs in a blanket aren’t just nostalgic; they’re endlessly versatile and relevant today.
Classic Pigs in a Blanket
These timeless bites are the perfect starting point, featuring mini hot dogs wrapped in buttery crescent dough for a crispy exterior and juicy center. Ingredients (makes 24): 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough, 24 mini cocktail sausages, 2 tbsp melted butter, sesame seeds for topping.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll dough, cut into strips, wrap each around a sausage, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with butter, sprinkle sesame seeds, and bake 12-15 minutes until golden. They’re quick to make (under 30 minutes total), kid-friendly, and a reliable party staple that everyone loves without fuss.
Jalapeño Popper Pigs in a Blanket
Spice up snack time with cream cheese-stuffed jalapeños wrapped around sausages for a creamy, crunchy kick. Ingredients (makes 20): 20 mini sausages, 4 oz cream cheese, 2 tbsp chopped pickled jalapeños, 1 can crescent dough, ½ cup shredded cheddar.
Mix cream cheese and jalapeños, slice a slit in each sausage and stuff, wrap with dough strips, top with cheddar, and bake at 375°F for 14 minutes. The heat from jalapeños pairs with cooling cheese for balanced flavor, offering a low-carb alternative to deep-fried poppers that’s addictive and great for sharing.
BBQ Bacon Pigs in a Blanket
Smoky bacon and tangy BBQ sauce elevate these to tailgate heroes. Ingredients (makes 24): 12 slices bacon (halved), 24 mini hot dogs, ½ cup BBQ sauce, 1 can crescent dough.
Par-cook bacon halves for 5 minutes, wrap around hot dogs with a BBQ sauce smear, encase in dough, brush more sauce on top, and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. The bacon adds crunch and richness, making them protein-packed and mess-free for portable snacking.
Philly Cheesesteak Pigs in a Blanket
A miniaturized cheesesteak with steak, peppers, and provolone in dough blankets. Ingredients (makes 20): 20 beef cocktail franks, ½ cup diced bell peppers and onions, 4 slices provolone (chopped), 1 can crescent dough.
Sauté peppers and onions, slit franks and stuff with cheese and veggies, wrap in dough, and bake at 375°F for 13-16 minutes. This delivers steakhouse flavors in finger-food form, low-effort with high wow-factor for dinner parties.
Buffalo Chicken Pigs in a Blanket
Game-day ready with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and blue cheese. Ingredients (makes 24): 1 cup shredded cooked chicken, ⅓ cup buffalo sauce, ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles, 1 can crescent dough (cut into strips).
Mix chicken with sauce, wrap with blue cheese in dough around chicken “pigs,” and bake at 375°F for 12 minutes, dipping extra sauce. It’s a lighter spin on wings, high-protein, and customizable for spice levels.
Pizza Pigs in a Blanket
Pepperoni, mozzarella, and marinara turn these into pizza bites. Ingredients (makes 20): 20 cocktail sausages, ½ cup shredded mozzarella, 20 pepperoni slices, 1 can crescent dough, marinara for dipping.
Layer pepperoni and cheese on slit sausages, wrap in dough triangles, bake at 375°F for 14 minutes. Fun for kids, they sneak in veggies if you add spinach, and pair perfectly with pizza night.
Mac and Cheese Pigs in a Blanket
Creamy mac stuffing makes these ultra-comforting. Ingredients (makes 18): 18 mini hot dogs, 1 cup cooked elbow macaroni with cheese sauce, 1 can crescent dough, breadcrumbs for topping.
Stuff hot dogs with mac, wrap in dough, sprinkle breadcrumbs, bake at 375°F for 15-18 minutes. Decadent yet portion-controlled, they’re a hit for comfort food lovers without full mac portions.
Breakfast Sausage Pigs with Maple Glaze
Morning munchies meet savory-sweet bliss. Ingredients (makes 24): 24 breakfast sausage links, 1 can crescent dough, ¼ cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp butter.
Wrap sausages in dough strips, bake at 375°F for 12 minutes, then brush with melted butter-maple glaze. Ideal for brunch, they provide sustained energy from protein and natural sugars.
Mediterranean Pigs in a Blanket
Feta, spinach, and olives for a fresh twist. Ingredients (makes 20): 20 turkey sausages, ½ cup chopped spinach and feta, ¼ cup chopped olives, 1 can crescent dough.
Mix fillings, stuff sausages, wrap, bake at 375°F for 13 minutes with a sprinkle of oregano. Healthier with veggies and lean meat, it’s a lighter option for Mediterranean diet fans.
Sweet and Spicy Chili Pigs in a Blanket
Chili-seasoned with a honey kick. Ingredients (makes 24): 24 mini hot dogs, 2 tbsp chili powder, 2 tbsp honey, 1 can crescent dough, cheddar shreds.
Toss hot dogs in chili powder-honey mix, wrap, top with cheese, bake at 375°F for 14 minutes. Balances sweet-heat for bold flavors, gluten-free adaptable with alternative dough.
Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket
Soft pretzel dough for chewy, salty perfection. Ingredients (makes 20): 20 lit’l smokies, 1 can crescent dough mixed with 2 tbsp baking soda wash, coarse salt, mustard dip.
Shape dough into pretzel-style wraps around sausages, boil 30 seconds in baking soda water, bake at 400°F for 12 minutes, salt. Mall-pretzel nostalgia with protein, fun and unique for gatherings.
These 11 recipes transform the humble pigs in a blanket into a snack spectrum—from classic comfort to bold adventures. Grab your ingredients, fire up the oven, and treat yourself or your guests to these easy, crowd-pleasing delights—you won’t stop at one!
