Pigs in a Blanket 

This classic and effortless appetizer combines smoky cocktail sausages wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough perfect for holidays or anytime you have surprise guests. Quick to prepare and always crowd pleasing, these golden bites are as delicious as they are simple.

Full Recipe: 

Ingredients

• 1 (12 oz) package Beef Lit’l Smokies (cocktail sausages)

• 1 (10 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough

• Optional: Egg wash made by whisking 1 egg with 1 tablespoon cold water (for shine and color)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 °F. 

2. Open the can of crescent roll dough and unroll it onto a cutting board. 

3. Slice each dough triangle into three smaller triangles. 

4. Wrap each Litt’l Smokie with one of the smaller dough triangles to form the “blanket.” 

5. (Optional) Brush the wrapped sausages with the egg wash to achieve a golden sheen and help toppings adhere. 

6. Arrange the wrapped sausages on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown. 

Nutrients (Per Serving)

• Servings: Makes 12 pieces

• Calories: 168 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 10 g

• Protein: 4 g

• Fat: 13 g (Saturated Fat: 5 g)

• Cholesterol: 18 mg

• Sodium: 475 mg

• Potassium: 49 mg

• Sugar: 3 g

• Calcium: 3 mg

• Iron: 1 mg