Looking for an easy appetizer for game day? Try these cheesy pigs in a blanket, made with crescent rolls, cheddar Little Smokies, and garlic butter for an irresistible crowd-pleasing party snack idea.
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With the Super Bowl coming up soon, football has definitely been on our minds lately, as it’s my son’s absolute favorite sport. Which means game day is a big deal in our house, so I’m always looking for fun and easy party snacks that we can enjoy while watching the big game.
And, these cheesy pigs in a blanket have quickly become our favorite game day appetizer. They are such a simple recipe made with flaky crescent rolls, cheddar Little Smokies, and then brushed with garlic butter. Plus, you can customize them by adding a slice of cheese to make them extra cheesy. Pair them with some mustard dipping sauce, and you have a crowd-pleasing party appetizer everyone will love.
The best part is that they are not only for Super Bowl parties, football Sundays, and game day gatherings, but they are perfect to enjoy all year long for holiday get-togethers, graduation parties, potlucks, or even an easy weeknight snack.
Why You Will Love These Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket
- Quick and easy, as you only need a couple of ingredients for a tasty appetizer that can be ready in less than 20 minutes.
- Customizable, just add in some strips of sliced cheese to make them extra cheesy, or try with different flavors like pepper jack cheese to add some spice.
- Budget-friendly recipe, since it uses affordable store-bought ingredients.
- Kid-approved, as my boys have always loved helping to make (and eat!) these fun party snacks.
- Versatile, because they are the perfect appetizer for any occasion, such as game day parties, holiday gatherings, or potlucks.
- Simple to make-ahead, just assemble ahead of time and bake when you are ready.
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Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket
Ingredients for Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket
These cheesy pigs in a blanket are the perfect party snack, as they use simple ingredients that can be made quickly when you need a last-minute bite-sized appetizer that everyone will love.
You will need:
- crescent rolls
- cheddar little smokies
- butter (melted)
- garlic powder
How to Make Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket
- Preheat your oven to 375°F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper (if desired for easier clean-up)
- Unroll the crescent rolls and cut into 3 triangles.
- Add your Little Smokie on top and roll up tightly, starting from the wide end.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and garlic powder.
- Place the rolls seam-side down on your baking sheet, then brush with garlic butter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Variations:
- Wrap different flavors of cheese slices around your Little Smokies to make your pigs in a blanket extra cheesy.
- Try wrapping your Little Smokies with a half slice of bacon before rolling them in the crescent dough.
- After you’ve brushed the butter on, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning before baking.
Helpful Tips:
- Bake seam-side down so they don’t unroll as they bake.
- Try to space them out so they bake more evenly.
- Brush with some extra garlic butter when they come out of the oven for even more flavor.
- Make a simple mustard dipping sauce with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
Storage
- Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 7-8 minutes or until warmed through.
- Microwave for 10-20 seconds (keep in mind the crescent rolls will be soft if using this method to warm them.
Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent rolls
- 1 package cheddar Little Smokies
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper (if desired for easier clean-up)
- Unroll the crescent rolls and cut into 3 triangles.
- Add your Little Smokie on top and roll up tightly, starting from the wide end.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and garlic powder.
- Place the rolls seam-side down on your baking sheet, then brush with garlic butter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Variations:
- Wrap different flavors of cheese slices around your Little Smokies to make your pigs in a blanket extra cheesy.
- Try wrapping your Little Smokies with a half slice of bacon before rolling it in the crescent dough.
- After you've brushed the butter on, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning before baking.
Helpful Tips:
- Bake seam-side down so they don't unroll as they bake.
- Try to space them out on your baking sheet so they bake more evenly.
- Brush with some extra garlic butter when they come out of the oven for even more flavor.
- Make a simple mustard dipping sauce with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
Storage
- Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 7-8 minutes or until warmed through.
- Microwave for 10-20 seconds (keep in mind the crescent rolls will be soft if using this method to warm them.
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