Jalapeño Popper Pigs in a Blanket 

This playful fusion of classic appetizers combines creamy jalapeño poppers and savory pigs in a blanket into a single bite-sized delight. With smoky cocktail sausages or cut-up hot dogs nestled in cream cheese–cheddar filling and fresh jalapeño, all wrapped in buttery crescent dough and brushed with egg wash, these poppers bake to golden perfection. Serve hot right from the oven for bold flavor, melty cheese, and flaky crusts—perfect for game day, parties, or casual gatherings. Customize the heat level and add creative twists to make them uniquely yours.

Ingredients

• 1 package crescent dough or crescent sheet
  
  

• ~12 oz little smokies cocktail sausages (or hot dogs cut into thirds)
  
  

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  
  

• ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• ~¼ cup pickled jalapeños, drained and finely chopped (adjust heat by leaving slices and/or seeds intact)

• Optional: crumbled cooked bacon or bacon bits
  
  

• 1 large egg + ∼1 Tbsp water (for egg wash)
  
  

• Coarse salt or Everything Bagel seasoning for topping
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
   

2. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, jalapeños, and optional bacon until smooth.
   
   

3. Unroll the crescent dough; press seams to seal if using sheet or triangles. Cut into strips—about 1-inch wide or roughly 24–28 pieces depending on dough size.
   
   

4. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture and one sausage piece at the edge of each strip; roll tightly and place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Leave spacing between each.
   
   

5. Whisk egg and water; brush over each roll and sprinkle with salt or seasoning.

6. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and cheese is melted. Cool briefly before serving.

Nutrients 

(Based on approx. 24–28 pieces; per serving of ~4 pigs in a blanket)

• Calories: ~319 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~13 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~4 g (Sugars ~1 g; Fiber negligible)
  
  

• Total Fat: ~28 g (Saturated ~12 g; Monounsaturated ~11 g; Trans ~0.01 g)
  
  

• Cholesterol: ~73 mg
  
  

• Sodium: ~826 mg
  
  

• Potassium: ~187 mg
  
  

• Vitamin A: ~447 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: ~0.2 mg
  
  

• Calcium: ~82 mg
  
  

• Iron: ~1 mg