These Bacon Wrapped Smokies are the perfect appetizer! They’re made with just 4 ingredients, take just 10 minutes to prep, and are a total crowd-pleaser at any party.

Pigs in a Blanket might be one of my all time favorite appetizers. Kids love it, adults love it…you just can’t go wrong.

A new favorite? Bacon Wrapped Smokies!

They’re like mini pigs in a blanket, but instead of crescent rolls, they’re wrapped in bacon. That smoky, salty crunch paired with the flavor of the little smokies is heightened by the addition of brown sugar and just a little chili powder.

This easy finger-food is perfect for a party and takes just 10 quick minutes to prep!

If you’re looking for more easy party foods, check out these Air Fryer Ravioli, this Taco Dip or these Baked Chicken Wings.

Ingredients Needed:

• Bacon: you’ll need 15-16 slices of thin-cut bacon. I don’t like to use thick cut bacon here because it can take a long time to crisp up.
• Little Smokies: cocktail wieners or little smokies.
• Brown Sugar: caramelizes on the outside of the bacon, which is absolutely delicious.
• Chili Powder (optional): I love to add a little chili powder in with the brown sugar for a little kick of heat.

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Smokies

1. Prep the bacon: Remove the bacon from the packaging and cut it into thirds.
2. Wrap the smokies: Wrap one piece of bacon around each smokie, then secure with a toothpick. Place onto a lined sheet pan.
3. Season: Mix together brown sugar and chili powder, then sprinkle that evenly over the smokies.
4. Bake: Bake at 350ºF until the bacon is crispy.

Bacon Wrapped Smokies FAQs

Tips and Notes

• Use thin-cut bacon. Thick-cut bacon won’t crisp as easily.
• Preheat the oven. We want the oven to be nice and hot when we put the smokies in so the bacon can start crisping right away. Soggy bacon is not the way to go.
• Line the pan. I use foil or parchment paper to line the baking sheet before adding on the smokies. This helps prevent them from sticking and the bacon from burning.
• Secure with a toothpick. We don’t want the bacon unraveling as the smokies bake.

Serving Suggestions

These Bacon Wrapped Smokies are the perfect finger food for a party! Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces and as part of a larger appetizer spread.

A few of my favorites are Air Fryer Ravioli, Ham and Cheese Sliders, and Pigs in a Blanket!

More Easy Appetizers You’ll Love

Appetizers

Boneless Chicken Wings

Dinner

Easy Stromboli

Dinner

Pizza Rolls

Side Dishes

BBQ Chicken Jalapeno Popper Cupcakes

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Bacon Wrapped Smokies

These Bacon Wrapped Smokies are the perfect appetizer! They're made with 3 ingredients and take 10 minutes to prep. A total crowd-pleaser!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 40 smokies

Calories 92cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 1 lb bacon (not thick cut – 15-16 slices_
• 1 lb cocktail wieners or little smokies (about 40)
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a sheet pan (10×15") with foil or parchment paper.
• Remove bacon from package and cut into thirds — you want each piece to be 3-4 inches long (you want it to wrap a little more than once around, since the bacon will shrink as it cooks).
• Wrap one piece of bacon around every smokie, secure with a toothpick, and place on the pan. Repeat until all smokies are used (extra bacon? Throw it in the freezer!).
• Combine brown sugar and chili powder if using. Sprinkle evenly over smokies in pan.
• Bake for 35-45 minutes, until bacon is crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1smokies | Calories: 92cal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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We love doing a meal of appetizers for different holidays, game days or just for a gathering with friends.

These are some of our favorites, with a few extra from friends that I’m excited to try!

The Best Appetizer Ideas

Appetizers are almost always my favorite part of a party because it’s a chance to try a handful of different foods and flavors.

I have to admit – there are some nights when dinner in my home consists of appetizers. Those nights are my kids’ favorite dinner nights and I think I love them just as much!

My favorite appetizer recipes are those that are quick and easy to pull together, often requiring only a few minutes of prep and/or a handful of ingredients.

After trying out many different appetizers, I’ve rounded up the best ones here.

These range from classics like buffalo chicken dip and little smokies to charcuterie cups and bacon-wrapped shrimp. So whether you’re going for creamy and cheesy or something a little lighter, you’re sure to find a great recipe here!

How Many Different Appetizers Should I Serve?

This is a question I am constantly trying to answer myself. You definitely don’t want anyone to leave hungry but neither do you want there to be a ton of food leftover.

(And, being honest – I don’t want to spend more time in the kitchen preparing the food than necessary either!)

It also depends on the occasion. An elegant dinner party where the appetizers are just the starters to a nicer meal is a lot different than a holiday cocktail party or game day tailgating where little bites are the main event.

A rule of thumb is to make 2 or 3 appetizers for a dinner party and 5 or 6 for a cocktail party. I like to vary the dishes- maybe one savory, one slightly spicy, a lighter, healthier option, and a dip or two. And don’t forget the meat and cheese board!

35+ Easy Appetizer Recipes

Let's dig into the recipes, shall we? Here are my favorite easy appetizer recipes for everything from a casual dinner to an elegant affair or game day party.

Crockpot Little Smokies

A classic holiday appetizer, these throw-and-go little smokies are cooked in a tangy but sweet brown sugar BBQ sauce.

Get the recipe here

Pigs in a Blanket

Featuring little smokies wrapped in homemade crescent dough, these pigs in a blanket are ready in 40 minutes. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Get the recipe here

Boneless Chicken Wings

Made with lean meat that's baked instead of fried, then tossed in your favorite sauce, these boneless wings are a healthier, less messy alternative to your favorite chicken wing recipe.

Get the recipe here

Easy Stromboli

Ready in less than 30 minutes, slices of this homemade stromboli loaded with meat and cheese are always a hit. Serve with a side of marinara for dipping.

Get the recipe here

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Is a party actually a party without buffalo chicken dip?! This cheesy, addictive dip is a must for game-day and can be prepared in the crockpot for ease.

Get the recipe here

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

These Mozzarella Sticks are made in the air fryer for an extra crispy coating!

Get the recipe here

Nacho Fries

Load these fries up with as many nacho toppings as desired (including lots and lots of cheese!), pop them in the oven, and then watch them disappear.

Get the recipe here

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

These air fryer wings are extra CRISPY but still juicy on the inside. Made in under 30 minutes with just a tiny amount of oil. Toss with buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, or no sauce at all.

Get the recipe here

Pizza Rolls

Keep it simple with pepperoni and cheese or add your other favorite toppings - either way, these pizza rolls will be a party hit!

Get the recipe here

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos + VIDEO

These nachos are topped with burger, BBQ sauce, and BACON! Plus lots of cheese, green onions, and any other topping you desire.

Get the recipe here

Hawaiian Ham and Pineapple Sliders + RECIPE VIDEO

Honey ham and pineapple slices are topped with cheese to make these easy and irresistible sliders.

Get the recipe here

Pepperoni Pizza Cupcakes

All the flavors of pepperoni pizza in grab-and-go wonton cupcake form! Ready in just 20 minutes.

Get the recipe here

BBQ Chicken Jalapeno Popper Cupcakes

These wonton cupcakes are filled with all the traditional jalapeno popper ingredients plus BBQ sauce and shredded chicken

Get the recipe here

Mini Mexican Wonton Quiche

Filled with ground beef, Mexican spices, and eggs these mini wonton quiches make a great brunch appetizer!

Get the recipe here

Slow Cooker Pineapple Brown Sugar Meatballs

These sweet and savory meatballs are coated with a homemade brown sugar sauce, then heated in the slow cooker. A hit on game day as well as at holiday parties!

Get the recipe here

Cranberry Bacon Jam Crostini

This bite-sized appetizer is sweet, salty, smoky, and cheesy! With cranberry jam, these are perfect for the holidays.

Get the recipe here

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Cupcakes

The best bacon cheeseburger ingredients stuffed into wontons for a bite-sized, grab-and-go appetizer!

Get the recipe here

Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Dip

Creamy and extra cheesy, this chicken alfredo dip is a must-make for any party. Serve with slices of crusty bread or veggies for dipping.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: natashaskitchen.com

Avocado Cucumber Shrimp Appetizers

With spicy cajun shrimp over a dollop of creamy avocado, these cucumber shrimp bites are the perfect combination of flavors and textures.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: thebusybaker.ca

Creamy Parmesan Mushroom Cup Appetizers

This easy, savory appetizer features puff pastry dough cups filled with fresh mushrooms, cream cheese, parmesan, and lots of garlic.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: www.dinneratthezoo.com

Steak Bites with Garlic Butter

If you're looking for an appetizer to impress, you can't go wrong with these tender, juicy steak bites topped with an easy garlic butter.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: natashaskitchen.com

Easy Classic Cheese Ball Recipe

With bits of bacon and ranch seasoning throughout, this cheese ball is a huge party favorite. Serve with veggies, pretzels, or your favorite crackers.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: tastesbetterfromscratch.com

Crab Dip

Made with fresh lump crab meat, this easy party dip can be served hot or cold. Serve with bread, crackers, or veggie slices.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: www.budgetbytes.com

Hot Corn Dip

With just the right amount of heat and a hint of sweetness from the corn, this hot corn dip will disappear quickly.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: www.budgetbytes.com

Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip - Holiday Appetizer

This savory and sweet holiday dip is a little tart, a little sweet, and absolutely perfect served with apple slices and crackers.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: sweetpeasandsaffron.com

Smoked Salmon Roll Ups

For a healthier and more elegant appetizer, try these simple smoked salmon roll-ups! Made with salmon, cucumbers, and cream cheese, these can be assembled in seconds.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: www.sizzlingeats.com

Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers

Made with sweet peppers instead of jalapenos, these stuffed peppers are filled with cream cheese and bacon. Serve them roasted in the oven or grilled!

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: www.thetwobiteclub.com

3 Ingredient Sausage Balls

This traditional holiday appetizer is made with just 3 ingredients! Quick, easy, and addictive!

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Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

Crispy Baked Potato Skins Recipe

After making these potato skins at home, you'll never need to order them in a restaurant again. Enjoy topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, and sour cream.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: erhardtseat.com

Individual Charcuterie Cups

All of your favorite charcuterie board ingredients in easy-to-assemble, portable cups. Customize with your favorite dried meats, cheese, fruits, veggies, and more.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: www.mykitchenlove.com

Cheese, Ham and Olive Bites – Easy Appetizer

Keep it simple with these appetizer bites made of manchego cheese, ham, and green olives. Easy to assemble and quick to disappear!

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: www.spendwithpennies.com

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Baked and wrapped with bacon and topped with a sweet and spicy sriracha sauce, these shrimp are a guaranteed crowd pleaser!

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: alldayidreamaboutfood.com

Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites

For a lighter appetizer, try these cucumber bites topped with cream cheese and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: wonkywonderful.com

Easy Antipasto Skewers

Another fun charcuterie board alternative, these antipasto skewers can be customized with your favorite meat and cheese. Drizzle with balsamic just before serving for an extra special touch.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: www.simplejoy.com

BLT Dip

With all the flavors of the classic sandwich, this creamy, cheesy bacon dip can be served with tortilla chips or crackers.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: www.spoonfulofflavor.com

Cranberry Brie Bites

Ready in 15 minutes, these easy puff pastry bites are made with tart cranberry sauce and melty brie cheese.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: easyweeknightrecipes.com

BLT Bruschetta

Classic bruschetta ingredients combined with bacon, lettuce and tomato, this appetizer is light, fresh and extra garlicky!

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: peasandcrayons.com

Jalape�o Pimento Cheese

With just the right amount of spice, this spreadable cheese is perfect for serving with bread, crackers, sliced veggies and more.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: boulderlocavore.com

Devils on Horseback is a classic hot appetizer recipe

A classic UK appetizer, Devils on Horseback are made with just 3 ingredients - dates, almonds, and bacon.

Get the recipe here

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This Crockpot Little Smokies recipe is the best throw-and-go appetizer or meal! Mini pork sausages are smothered in a sweet, tangy, slightly spicy BBQ brown sugar sauce, then warmed in the slow cooker!

Looking for more easy appetizers? Try these Baked Brie Bites or this Cranberry and Bacon Cream Cheese Appetizer next!

Little smokies, also known as “lil smokies” or cocktail weenies, are mini pork sausages that come pre-packaged and pre-cooked. They can be prepped and served in a number of different ways.

One of my favorite ways to cook these little bites, or really any appetizer, is in the slow cooker. Recipes that allow me to just throw everything into one pot and walk away, like my crockpot sweet and sour meatballs and my crockpot chicken wings, are perfect for entertaining!

This crockpot little smokies recipe consists of mini pork sausages that are slow-cooked in a simple but super flavorful sauce. They’re ridiculously quick to make and perfect served as an appetizer or as an entree!

I guarantee you they’ll be one of the firsts to disappear at any party!

Love smokies? Try these Bacon Wrapped Smokies and these Pigs in a Blanket next!

Ingredients needed:

• Little Smokies or Cocktail Sausages: you can use whatever variety you prefer. (This is the brand I usually use)
• BBQ Sauce, Brown Sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar: makes up a sweet and tangy sauce for the little smokies.
• Seasonings: the sauce is already so flavorful, but I like to add ground mustard and red pepper flakes to give it an extra kick of heat.

How to make Crockpot Little Smokies

Just 5 minutes to prep and you’ve done your job! This recipe could not be easier.

• Combine: Toss all of the ingredients into your slow cooker and mix well.
• Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours.

Lil Smokies FAQs

Serving suggestions

This recipe makes the perfect appetizer for a party or a delicious addition to a larger meal! Here are a few ideas:

• As an appetizer. Leave them in the crockpot for easy transportation and serve them with toothpicks for an easy finger food option at a party. Alternatively, serve them with slider buns as mini sandwiches!
• As a main dish. Serve them over mashed potatoes or rice, next to homemade mac and cheese, or with a side of potato wedges or roasted veggies.

Variations on these fun cocktail weenies

• Make sweet and sour smokies. Give the smokies a flavor twist by using the sauce from my sweet and sour meatballs recipe.
• Swap the protein. Switch things up and use meatballs in place of the smokies or use a combination of both. You can also use full size smokies or turkey smokies and just slice them thinly.
• Spice it up. Kick the heat up a notch by adding buffalo sauce, hot sauce, or sriracha.
• Use homemade BBQ sauce. Use classic homemade BBQ sauce or try it with cherry BBQ sauce, Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce, or pineapple brown sugar BBQ sauce.
• Add bacon. Mix in cooked and crumbled bacon for some added texture. Make sure you do this after the smokies are cooked and right before serving so the bacon doesn’t get soggy.

More meaty appetizers you’ll love

• Boneless Chicken Wings
• Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Pizza Rolls
• BBQ. Bacon Cheeseburger Buns

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Little Smokies recipe

This Little Smokies recipe is the best throw-and-go recipe! Mini pork sausages are smothered in a sweet, tangy, slightly spicy BBQ brown sugar sauce, then warmed in the slow cooker!

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American, canadian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 15 servings

Calories 162cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 500 grams little smokies (about 1 lb or 45 smokies)
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional — for kick)

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a 2-3 quart slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1.5-2 hours until heated through.
• Taste and adjust as needed (you can add more spice or more sweetness as you desire before serving).
• Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer, or with a ladle for a main dish.

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Notes

*Tip: if you like a thick sauce coating your smokies, you can add 1 teaspoon corn starch to all the ingredients at the beginning of the recipe. 

Storage:

Leftover smokies will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. To reheat, microwave or warm on the stove until heated through.

To freeze, store the leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge if frozen then warm on the stove or in the microwave.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 162cal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

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These Pigs in a Blanket are a completely homemade version of a classic. Little smokies are wrapped up in a simple homemade crescent dough, topped with flavorful seasonings, then baked until hot, golden-brown, and flaky.

This classic appetizer is ready in just 40 minutes!

Looking for more holiday appetizers? Try these Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Buffalo Chicken Dip, or these Nacho Fries!

This pigs in a blanket recipe is my completely homemade version of a classic! It’s made up of flavorful little smokies rolled up in buttery, flaky, golden-brown crescent rolls. It’s a guaranteed hit whether you’re serving it up for dinner for the kiddos, as an appetizer at a party, or as a snack!

Turns out, besides the fact that these pigs in a blanket are absolutely delicious, there are a few different reasons to love them:

1. They’re completely homemade. Yep, even the crescent dough (but YES, you can use store bought if you really want to).
2. The kids LOVE them. Okay, the adults do too.
3. They’re so quick and easy. Just 25 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to bake.
4. They can be easily prepped ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer to be quickly baked later on.

What are pigs in a blanket?

Pigs in a blanket are a classic American appetizer made up of pork sausage (the pig) wrapped in biscuit dough (the blanket).

Pigs in a blanket can be made using standard-sized hot dogs and served as a meal on its own or using little smokies and served as an appetizer! You can also use regular hot dogs and cut them into smaller pieces if necessary.

Ingredients needed:

These pigs in a blanket are made up of a simple list of ingredients—most of which you probably already have on hand.

Homemade crescent roll dough:

This homemade crescent roll dough is just about as easy as it would be to run to the door and get store-bought dough! It takes just 10 minutes to throw together.

• All-Purpose Flour: the recipe calls for 1 ½ cups of flour but you’ll actually start with just 1 cup and add more as needed. If you add it all at once, the dough will likely be too dry!
• Warm Milk: warm milk is needed to activate the yeast so that the dough can rise properly.
• Butter: make sure you melt the butter before incorporating it into the dough for a softer texture.
• Yeast: make sure you’re using instant or quick yeast.
• Sugar: the sugar helps the yeast to activate and adds a bit of sweetness.
• Salt: enhances the flavor of the crescent rolls.

Pigs in a blanket:

• Little Smokies: you can also use full size hot dogs but you will need to cut your dough differently.
• Egg and Water: makes up an egg wash that gives the outside of the rolls that delicious golden-brown color.
• Seasonings: I use a simple duo of garlic powder and dried parsley to give the pigs in a blanket just a little bit of extra flavor.

How to make pigs in a blanket

1. Make the dough: Stir together 1 cup of flour, milk, butter, yeast, sugar, and salt. Slowly add in additional flour just until the dough is no longer sticky. Divide the dough into 4 portions and roll it out into a rough rectangle. Cut the larger rectangle into 7-8 skinny triangles.
2. Wrap the little smokies: Place one smokie at the wide end of each triangle and roll it up. Repeat with all of the smokies and line the prepped pigs in a blanket on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
3. Add the egg wash and seasonings: Beat the egg and water together. Stir together garlic powder and parsley. Brush the tops of the assembled pigs in a blanket with the egg wash and sprinkle on the garlic parsley mixture.
4. Bake: Bake at 350ºF for 15 minutes or until golden-brown.

Pigs in a blanket FAQs

Variations

• Make them cheesy. You can roll any type of cheese you like into the crescent roll dough with the little smokies. Cheddar, provolone, pepper jack, you name it.
• Add bacon. Sprinkle some crushed bacon bits into the dough before you roll it up for a smoky crunch.
• Flavor them differently. Make them extra garlicky and slather the dough with garlic butter before baking, make everything bagel pigs in a blanket by swapping the garlic powder and dried parsley for everything bagel seasoning, make them spicy by adding in diced jalapeño. The possibilities are endless!
• Make them vegetarian. You can easily swap the little smokies for a vegetarian variety.
• Use store-bought dough. I’m a huge advocate for the homemade dough but if you’re shorter on time, store-bought dough works great too!

Serving suggestions

You can serve these pigs in a blanket as a snack with ketchup, mustard, or BBQ sauce or as part of a larger meal with a side of air fryer tater tots, instant pot macaroni and cheese, broccoli salad, or roasted veggies.

These also make the perfect addition to an appetizer spread for a party. Here are a few more easy appetizer recipes to try:

• Baked Mac and Cheese Cups
• BBQ Chicken Jalapeño Popper Cupcakes
• Boneless Chicken Wings
• Easy Pizza Roll Ups

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Pigs in a Blanket (from scratch!)

These Pigs in a Blanket are a completely homemade version of a classic. Little smokies are wrapped up in a simple homemade crescent dough, topped with flavorful seasonings, then baked until hot, golden-brown, and flaky.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, canadian

Prep Time 25 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 30 servings

Calories 72cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

Homemade Crescent Dough

• 1½ cups all purpose flour (195 grams)
• ½ cup warm milk
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 2¼ teaspoons instant or quick yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 30 little smokies
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried parsley

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• OPTIONAL: you can use store bought crescent dough and save on prep time.
• In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup flour, milk, butter, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add just enough flour to the dough so that it becomes smooth but no longer sticky — don't add too much!
• Divide dough into 4 portions and roll out into a rough rectangle, about 3 inches wide by 6 inches long. Cut rectangle into roughly 7-8 skinny triangles.
• Place one smoke at the wide end of each triangle and roll up, pressing end to stick.
• Repeat until all are done. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, beat egg with water. In another small bowl, stir together garlic powder and parsley.
• Brush egg over tops of pigs in a blanket and immediately sprinkle with a bit of seasoning. Repeat until all are done.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

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Notes

Storage:

Cooked pigs in a blanket will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze and reheat in the oven at 400ºF until warm.

I recommend reheating already cooked pigs in a blanket in the oven for the best texture. Simply warm them for 5-10 minutes at 350ºF or until warmed through. You can microwave them, but the crescent rolls will be soggier.

Nutrition

Calories: 72cal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

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