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The ultimate appetizer, Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket combines two of our favorite foods! Deliciously fluffy crescent rolls filled with yummy Lit’l Smokies and a rich green chili-cream cheese spread are full of flavor and truly addicting.
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- It’s a delicious combination of two classic appetizers: jalapeno poppers and pigs in a blanket!
- It’s quick and straightforward to make, perfect for a big group or when you’re in a rush!
- These ingredients are easy to find; many are pantry staples.
Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket Ingredients
- Lit’l Smokies
- Refrigerated Crescent Rolls
- Cream Cheese
- Bacon
- Canned Green Chilies
- Cheddar Cheese
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Black Pepper
*see recipe card for amounts
How to Make Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket in the Oven
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F, then spray a 9 x 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Then, remove the crescent rolls from the package and separate the triangles. Using a pizza cutter, cut each one in half lengthwise, then cut in half again, horizontally. You should have 4 pieces from every triangle and 32 pieces total. Set aside.
Step 3: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, then add the bacon, green chilies, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Step 4: Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly between the crescent roll pieces, spreading a thin layer on each one.
Step 5: Then, place a Lit’l Smokie on the widest end of each piece of dough. Roll it up.
Step 6: Place the pigs in a blanket on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.
Step 7: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Storage and Re-heating Notes
These pigs in a blanket make great leftovers!
IN THE FRIDGE: Store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy for up to 3 days.
IN THE FREEZER: This dish can be frozen for up to 2 months. Freeze them individually on a baking sheet before placing them all in a bag.
REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Reheat in the oven or air fryer until warm.
Helpful Tips & Substitutions
You can prepare these up to 2 days before baking them. Once prepared, cover them in plastic wrap and refrigerate until it’s time to bake them.
You can substitute jalapenos for canned green chilies. When using fresh jalapenos, the taste and texture are different, and the dish is spicier.
Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket are a great recipe to whip when feeding a group!
Try Some of My Other Favorite Appetizer Recipes
EQUIPMENT
- Baking Sheet
- Pizza Cutter
- Mixing Bowl
INGREDIENTS
- 14 oz Lit'l Smokies, drained and patted dry
- 1 can crescent rolls
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4.5 oz can green chilies, drained
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, then spray a 9 x 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Then, remove the crescent rolls from the package and separate the triangles. Using a pizza cutter, cut each one in half lengthwise, then cut in half again, horizontally. You should have 4 pieces from every triangle and 32 pieces total. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, then add the bacon, green chilies, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly between the crescent roll pieces, spreading a thin layer on each one.
- Then, place a Lit’l Smokie on the widest end of each piece of dough. Roll it up.
- Place the pigs in a blanket on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
NOTES
- Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket are a great recipe to whip when feeding a group!
- You can substitute jalapenos for canned green chilies. When using fresh jalapenos, the taste and texture are different, and the dish is spicier.
- You can prepare these up to 2 days before baking them. Once prepared, cover them in plastic wrap and refrigerate until it’s time to bake them.