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Festive Pigs in a Blanket

Festive Pigs in a Blanket

Don’t reinvent the wheel this holiday season—take a classic appetizer like pigs in a blanket and let your plating make them look festive.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pack Little Smokies
  • 1 tube crescent roll dough
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 dash sesame seeds (optional)
  • 5 sprigs fresh rosemary

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  1. Roll out the crescent dough and cut each triangle into thin strips.
  1. Wrap each Little Smokie tightly with a strip of dough and place it seam side down on the baking sheet.
  1. Brush the wrapped smokies with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  1. Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the dough is deeply golden.
  1. Transfer the baked pigs in a blanket to a holiday platter and line the edges with fresh rosemary for a festive touch.

Notes

  • Experiment with different festive shapes like a tree, wreath, candy cane, or snowman to make your platter more creative.
  • For added flavor, you can sprinkle the dough with garlic powder or grated Parmesan before baking.
  • Serve with a variety of dipping sauces like honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or spicy ketchup for extra flair.