Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket are a fun twist on the classic appetizer! Flakey crescent rolls are wrapped around cocktail sausages that are stuffed inside jalapeno poppers. What's not to love about this unique appetizer?!
Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
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When it comes to entertaining it is important to have recipes that are both fan favorites and super easy to make! Pigs in a blanket are one of the most popular appetizers for game days, potlucks, holiday gatherings, and more. They are so simple to make and always a great addition to any party.
What are Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket
These jalapeno popper pigs in a blanket combine two of the most popular appetizers there are - pigs in a blanket and jalapeno poppers. Jalapenos are stuffed with a creamy cheese mixture and then topped with a cocktail sausage (little smokies, or hot dogs). The jalapeno popper pigs are then wrapped in flakey crescent rolls and baked until golden brown.
More Easy Appetizers
- Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)
- Crab Rangoon Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Crostini
Ingredients
- Little Smokies (or Hot Dogs) - little smokies, cocktail sausages, or hot dogs are the pigs of pigs in a blanket. We love to use little smokies or cocktail sausages as they add a great smokey and salty flavor. However, you can also use hot dogs that have been cut into thirds.
- Cream Cheese - the base of the jalapeno popper filling. This cheese is perfect for baking as it gets nice and ooey gooey without fully melting when baked. It adds the perfect creamy texture and cheesy flavor.
- Jalapenos - these are a milder pepper so you don't need to be concered about an overly spicy pepper. To ensure the peppers are mild be sure to remove all seeds and ribs from the center of the peppers. The ribs are the while lines on the inside of the pepper that the seeds grow on. You can carefully use a knife to cut them out, or use a spoon to scoop them out.
- Extra spicy variation - if you prefer your peppers spicier, you can remove the seeds and leave some or all of the ribs on the pepper, the ribs are the spiciest part of the pepper!
- Crescent Rolls - using crescent rolls or store-bought puff pastry is the easiest way to make this recipe.
- Cheddar Cheese -this adds a pop of color and flavor to the jalapeno popper filling.
- Garlic Powder - gives the jalapeno popper filling a nice garlicky flavor!
- Salt and Pepper
How to Make Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket
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- Preheat oven to 375°F and place oven rack at center position. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl combine the room temperature cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until evenly combined.
- Slice the jalapenos in half and remove the seeds and white ribs that the seeds grow on inside of the pepper. Slice the peppers again in half or in thirds depending on the size of the pepper, you want each piece of pepper to be roughly the same length as the cocktail sausage. Stuff each piece of jalapeno with a spoonful of the prepared cheese mixture.
- Place one cocktail sausage (little smokie, or cut hotdog) on top of each stuffed jalapeno and gently press to stick to the cheese mixture.
- Open the tube of crescent roll dough. Unroll the dough on a flat surface (ex. cutting board or kitchen counter). Slice each pre-cut crescent roll into thirds so that you have 24 pieces of dough.
- Place each stuffed jalapeno on the widest side of a piece of crescent dough and roll the dough around. Press gently to seal. Place each prepared pig in a blanket on the prepared baking sheet placed 2" apart, seam side down.
Tip: when wrapping the dough, stretch the end of the dough to ensure that the end is at the bottom of each pig in a blanket so it does not unroll while baking. - Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melty.
- Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Recipe
- Cream Cheese - when preparing the jalapeno popper filling ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature so it is easier to stir together. You can leave it on the counter while you prepare the other ingredients or if you forget to take it out of the fridge you can microwave it on a microwave safe plate for about 15-30 seconds to soften it.
- Cheese Variations - this recipe is a great way to use up any leftover bars of cheese you may have in the fridge. Everything from cheddar cheese, mozzarella, Monterey jack, or even a jalapeno Havarti works great! It's a fun way to change up the flavor profile each time you make the.
- Flavor Variations - if you really want to level up your jalapeno popper pigs in a blanket you can add in crumbled cooked bacon into the cream cheese mixture! Bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of the most popular variations of the classic appetizer so why not add some bacon to these to really kick them up a notch?!
FAQ
Microwave - Reheat in the microwave for 25-30 seconds (the dough will not be crispy with this method)
Oven - bake in the oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, until heated through.
Air Fryer - air fry in a single layer for 3-4 minutes at 350°F. Watch closely so the dough does not burn.
Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. Just reheat in the air fryer, microwave, or oven.
Yes, you can assemble these up to 1 day in advance. Cover well with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge before cooking.
If freezing, we recommend freezing after the pigs in a blanket have been fully cooked. Allow them to cool completely at room temperature and then transfer to a freezer safe container or Ziploc bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, place the pigs in a blanket on a baking sheet covered with foil, bake at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes, or until warmed through.
You can swap the little smokies or hot dogs for a plant based sausage.
For a gluten free recipe be sure to use gluten free little smokies or hotdogs and use gluten free puff pastry (homemade or store-bought).
More Fun Jalapeno Popper Recipes
- Jalapeno Popper Chicken Dip
- Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
- Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls
- Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos
- Jalapeno Popper Mashed Potatoes
Enjoy!
- Sab
Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese (½ brick, at room temperature)
- 12 jalapenos (small, halved and seeded, OR 6 medium-large quartered and seeded)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 24 cocktail sausages (or little smokies, or 8 hot dogs cut into 3rds)
- 1 tube crescent rolls (8 regular sized crescent rolls, see swaps in notes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and place oven rack at center position. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl combine the room temperature cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until evenly combined.
- Open the tube of crescent roll dough. Unroll the dough on a flat surface (ex. cutting board or kitchen counter). Slice each pre-cut crescent roll into thirds so that you have 24 pieces of dough.
- Slice the jalapenos in half and remove the seeds and white ribs that the seeds grow on inside of the pepper. Slice the peppers again in half or in thirds depending on the size of the pepper, you want each piece of pepper to be roughly the same length as the cocktail sausage. Stuff each piece of jalapeno with a spoonful of the prepared cheese mixture.
- Place one cocktail sausage (little smokie, or cut hotdog) on top of each stuffed jalapeno and gently press to stick to the cheese mixture.
- Place each stuffed jalapeno on the widest side of a piece of crescent dough and roll the dough around. Press gently to seal. Place each prepared pig in a blanket on the prepared baking sheet placed 2" apart, seam side down.Tip: when wrapping the dough, stretch the end of the dough to ensure that the end is at the bottom of each pig in a blanket so it does not unroll while baking.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melty.
- Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
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Darlene Cardwell says
Looks tasty
Ana says
These were all gone in no time. Huge hit. Thank you.