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Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 32 pieces 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket combine classic cocktail sausages with creamy, cheesy jalapeno popper filling and crispy crescent roll pastry for a perfect party appetizer. Easy to prepare ahead of time and bursting with flavor, they are guaranteed crowd-pleasers for any gathering.

Ingredients

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Main 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

Seasonings

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9 x 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the Crescent Rolls Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Using a pizza cutter, cut each triangle in half lengthwise and then again horizontally to create 4 small pieces from each triangle, resulting in 32 pieces total. Set these aside.
  3. Make the Cream Cheese Mixture In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the crumbled bacon, drained green chilies, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, then mix until thoroughly combined.
  4. Assemble the Pigs in a Blanket Evenly divide the cream cheese mixture among the crescent pieces, spreading a thin layer on each one. Place a Lit’l Smokie on the widest end of every piece, then roll up securely.
  5. Arrange and Bake Place each assembled pig in a blanket seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
  6. Serve Remove from the oven and serve warm, optionally with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

  • Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket are ideal for serving a crowd and perfect for parties.
  • For a spicier flavor, substitute canned green chilies with fresh jalapenos. The flavor and texture will change, resulting in a spicier appetizer.
  • You can assemble these up to 2 days ahead; just cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until baking.
  • Let baked pigs in a blanket cool slightly before serving for best results.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/jalapeno-popper-pigs-in-a-blanket-recipe/