Jalapeño Popper Pigs in a Blanket

These jalapeño popper pigs in a blanket are the ultimate fusion of two delicious dishes, and you'll never guess what: jalapeño poppers and pigs in a blanket. I bet you didn't see that one coming, did you?!

They are perfect for any occasion, whether served fresh and hot or at room temperature. Somehow they’re even good when cold - perfect for parties where the food will be sitting out for a while. I just know you will enjoy these irresistible little treats!

Ingredients

1 pack (12-oz.) Hillshire Farm Beef Lit'l Smokies Smoked Sausage

2 tubes (16-oz. each) crescent rolls (I recommend Pillsbury Original)

4-6 large jalapeños based on spice tolerance (this is not a "spicy" dish)

4 oz. cream cheese

⅓ cup sour cream

1 ½ - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (use 2 cups for extra cheesiness)

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp garlic powder (I use Badia Roasted Garlic powder)

Instructions

1. Prepare:

• Wash the jalapeños and set aside to dry

• Open the tubes of crescent rolls and unroll onto a clean work surface

• Slice each triangle in half, creating two smaller triangles, for a total of 32 total triangles

• Place the crescent rolls onto a baking sheet or tray lined with parchment paper, two layers deep (parchment paper, crescent rolls, repeat)

• Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and place into the refrigerator to chill

2. Prep each ingredient:

• Open the Lit’l Smokies and drain, then pat slightly dry with a clean paper towel

• Slice the ends off the jalapeños, cut in half, then use a small paring knife to remove the core and seeds

• Finely dice the jalapeños

• In a medium bowl, mix together the diced jalapeños, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder

3. Preheat the oven

• Conventional oven 350°F

• Air fryer or convection oven 325°F

4. Assemble:

• Remove the chilled crescent rolls from the refrigerator

• Set up an assembly line with all your prepared ingredients

• Drop a spoonful (approximately 1-2 tablespoons) of the cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll

• Use a damp fingertip to flatten out the mixture, forming a 2-3 inch long rectangle

• Place a Lit’l Smokies sausage on top of the cream cheese mixture and press it down to secure it in place

• Roll each crescent roll tightly, starting at the wide end and ending at the narrow end

• Place the rolls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they are close but not touching

5. Bake:

• Bake in preheated oven until golden brown

  • Conventional oven: 10-12 minutes

  • Air fryer or convection oven: 8-11 minutes

6. Serve:

• Allow to cool for at least 5-10 minutes before serving

• Serve alone or dipped into homemade ranch dressing. They’re amazing either way!