Description
Delicious Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket combine smoky Lit’l Smokies wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, bacon, green chilies, cheddar cheese, and spices. Perfect for parties or game day snacks, these bite-sized treats are baked until golden and served warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Cheese
- 14 oz Lit’l Smokies, drained and patted dry
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Dough
- 1 can crescent rolls
Seasonings and Extras
- 4.5 oz can green chilies, drained
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9 x 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray to prevent the pigs in a blanket from sticking while baking.
- Cut crescent dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Using a pizza cutter, cut each triangle in half lengthwise and then again horizontally to create 4 small pieces from each triangle, resulting in 32 pieces total. Set these aside for filling.
- Mix filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the crumbled cooked bacon, drained green chilies, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients until thoroughly combined to create the creamy, flavorful filling.
- Assemble pigs in a blanket: Evenly divide the cream cheese mixture among the crescent dough pieces, spreading a thin layer on each one. Place one Lit’l Smokie at the widest end of every piece and roll up securely, wrapping the dough tightly around the sausage and filling.
- Arrange and bake: Place each assembled pig in a blanket seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crescent roll pastry is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and serve warm. These jalapeno popper pigs in a blanket are perfect with your favorite dipping sauces such as ranch, spicy mustard, or a creamy jalapeno dip.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and spreading.
- Drain the Lit’l Smokies thoroughly to avoid soggy dough.
- You can customize the heat level by adding diced jalapenos or using spicy cheddar cheese.
- These can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to retain their crispness.
- Substitute bacon with turkey bacon for a leaner option.
