Description
These Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket are a deliciously cheesy and spicy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Mini hot dogs are wrapped in crescent roll dough with a creamy jalapeño and cheddar filling, then baked to golden perfection. Served warm with ranch or your favorite dipping sauce, these bite-sized treats bring a flavorful kick that’s sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon milk
Assembly
- 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 24 cocktail sausages (mini hot dogs)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)
Serving
- Ranch or spicy dipping sauce
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Make the cheese filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and milk. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Prepare crescent roll dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough and cut each triangle into 2 to 3 smaller triangles, depending on the size of your cocktail sausages to ensure proper wrapping and bite size.
- Assemble pigs in a blanket: Spread approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each small dough triangle. Place one cocktail sausage on top of the filling, then roll the dough tightly around the sausage starting from the wide end to the narrow end, making sure it’s securely wrapped.
- Arrange and apply egg wash: Place the wrapped sausages seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops gently with the beaten egg to help them brown beautifully. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds if desired for extra texture and flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with ranch dressing or your preferred spicy dipping sauce for an extra kick.
Notes
- For increased heat, keep the jalapeño seeds in or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cream cheese mixture.
- You can prepare these ahead of time, assemble them, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the fridge.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the jalapeños or omit the smoked paprika.
- Use gluten-free crescent roll dough to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
- These appetizers are best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
