Combine two appetizer favorites into one with jalapeno popper pigs in a blanket! Roasted jalapenos are filled with cheese and little smokies, then wrapped in crescent rolls for an easy recipe that is sure to impress your friends!

Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket on a Green Plate with Ranch Dressing

One of my favorite things to do when creating new recipes is to combine two favorite dishes into one amazing new dish!

I was inspired to make this recipe after seeing something similar on a menu in Washington DC at Fat Pete’s BBQ. Their version featured jalapenos, stuffed with cream cheese, topped with a little smokie, then wrapped in bacon.

I decided to go more traditional with my pigs in a blanket and wrap the entire thing in crescent rolls. But I have no doubt that bacon would also be an amazing choice!

The real debate was what to call this little appetizer. The best idea I heard from friends was “Pigs in a Popper”, so cute and perfect for this appetizer mash-up!

Jalapeno Poppers with a Little Smokie Sausage Wrapped in Crescent Rolls on a Green Plate with Cheddar Cheese and Ranch Dressing

How do you make pigs in a blanket? 

Pigs in a blanket are made by wrapping little smokies in crescent rolls and baking in the oven at 350 degrees for 11-15 minutes.

In this updated mash-up version, jalapenos are de-stemmed and seeded, sliced in half lengthwise and roasted in the oven for 10 minutes. The jalapenos are then filled with a combination of cream cheese and cheddar cheese, with a little smokey on top.

Each slice of crescent roll dough is sliced in half then wrapped around the “pig in a popper”.

The jalapeno popper pigs in a blanket are placed on a baking sheet and into the oven to bake for 15 minutes.

little smokies in a jalapeno popper on a cutting board

What sauce goes with pigs in a blanket?

Ranch dressing goes great with these Pigs in a Blanket. For an extra kick, try jalapeno ranch dressing!

Missing the bacon around the jalapeno poppers? Dip these babies in bacon jam for a seriously good time!

Can pigs in a blanket be reheated?

Yes! To reheat pigs in a blanket, turn the oven broiler on to low. Place the pigs in blanket on a baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven for 5 minutes.

Using this method to reheat them will keep the texture of the crescent rolls similar to when they were first baked. Heating them up in the microwave can result in a soggy texture.

Jalapeno Poppers with Little Smokies Wrapped in Crescent Roll Dough on a plate

More jalapeno popper recipes

Looking for more fun spins on jalapeno poppers? Check out these recipes.

Jalapeno Poppers with a Little Smokie Sausage Wrapped in Crescent Rolls on a Green Plate with Cheddar Cheese and Ranch Dressing

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Pigs in a Blanket Jalapeno Poppers

Combine two appetizer favorites into one with jalapeno popper pigs in a blanket! Roasted jalapenos are filled with cheese and little smokies, then wrapped in crescent rolls for an easy recipe that is sure to impress your friends!

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the stems and seeds. Place cut side down on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
  • After removing the jalapenos from the oven, fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture and one little smokie.
  • Slice each piece of crescent roll dough in half, then wrap each jalapeno popper with a piece of crescent roll dough.
  • Place on the baking sheet and back into the oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 109kcal (5%)Carbohydrates 7g (2%)Protein 3g (6%)Fat 8g (12%)Saturated Fat 4g (20%)Cholesterol 15mg (5%)Sodium 236mg (10%)Potassium 43mg (1%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 2g (2%)Vitamin A 188mg (4%)Vitamin C 8mg (10%)Calcium 22mg (2%)Iron 1mg (6%)
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