Pigs in a Blanket Recipe (Cheesy!) - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

Pigs in a Blanket with cheese will be all the rage at your next party. This crescent roll recipe is easy, fun, and oh-so-delicious. These Lil’ Smokies wrapped in sharp cheddar, crescent roll dough, and brushed with Parmesan ranch butter are sure to be a hit.

What’s in This Pigs in a Blanket Recipe?

Pigs in a blanket are such a fun finger food. We’re using Lil Smokies with cheese and ranch Parmesan butter to put a creative twist on a classic party appetizer.

• Crescent Rolls: Refrigerated crescent roll dough is the perfect easy hack for fluffy, flaky pigs in a blanket. You can also make your own crescent rolls if you prefer.
• Cheese: We like to use sharp cheddar cheese because it offsets the richness of the buttery crescent dough.
• Lil Smokies: Perfectly sized co*cktail sausages for these two-bite appetizers. You can also make your own in a crockpot.
• Butter: Salted butter helps the seasoning and cheese stick to the crescent rolls.
• Ranch Seasoning: Adds that classic tangy and herbal flavor that compliments these pigs in a blanket so well.
• Cheese: Parmesan cheese a bit of salty umami flavor.

Variations on Pigs in a Blanket with Cheese

It’s easy to change up the flavor of these pigs in a blanket by using a different type of cheese and/or seasoning. Try using Monterey jack, pepper jack, Swiss, or American cheese. Swap the ranch seasoning for everything bagel seasoning, Italian seasoning, or za’atar to change up the flavor!

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover pigs in a blanket in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through.

How to Freeze

Freeze pigs in a blanket in a single layer on a lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag to store for up to 3 months. Reheat directly from frozen, adding a few minutes to the final bake time.

Serving Suggestions

We have found these pigs in a blanket are perfect dipped in ranch dressing or barbecue sauce! Serve them alongside matchsticked carrots and celery to add a bit of roughage. They pair so well with other dippable appetizers, like pepperoni pizza rolls, baked turkey meatballs, or jalapeno poppers.

Notes from the Test Kitchen

This recipe for cheesy pigs in a blanket is dead simple! We use store-bought crescent roll dough, cheese, co*cktail sausages, and a bit of butter, ranch seasoning, and cheese for an extra kick of flavor. You’ll have this tasty app on the table in just 30 minutes!

How to Make Pigs in a Blanket Step by Step

Cut the Dough: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Roll out 24 ounces of crescent roll dough and separate by the triangles provided. Cut each triangle in half to create to smaller same shape triangles.

Roll the Douggh: Starting at the bigger end of each triangle, lay a small square of cheese (from 8 slices cut into quarters), topped with a lil smokies sausage, then roll up on itself. Lay on the baking sheet. Continue until all 30 pigs in a blanket are on your baking sheet.

Brush the Dough: Combine the 4 tablespoons of melted salted butter, ½ ounce of ranch seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan in a small bowl. Brush the rolled-up pigs in a blanket with the butter.

Bake the Dough: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is browned and cooked through.

More Appetizer Recipes To Try

• Baked Chicken Wings
• Tortilla Roll Ups
• Cheeseburger Sliders
• Mexican Street Corn Dip
• Baked Tomatoes with Cheese
• Turkey Sliders
• Bacon Wrapped Crackers
• Bacon Wrapped Shrimp