Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket are an easy appetizer recipe that's party-friendly and ready in 30 minutes, making them perfect for game day, holiday gatherings, and after-school snacks. Little Smokies are wrapped in thin strips of crescent dough, brushed with egg wash, and finished with Everything Bagel seasoning for a flaky, golden crust with plenty of savory flavor.
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everything bagel pigs in a blanket at a Glance 🔎
- 🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
- ⏱️ Cook Time: 15 minutes
- 👥 Servings: 40 pigs in a blanket
- 🔥 Cook Method: Baked
- 🍽️ Cuisine (or General Category): American Appetizer
- 👩🍳 Pair With: Honey mustard, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Mini Italian Caprese Skewers
- ⭐ Difficulty Level: Easy
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Wrapping the dough into thin strips instead of large triangles creates a much flakier bite, and it's the technique we come back to every time we make them. ~Jami
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Perfect Dough-To-Sausage Ratio: Cutting each crescent triangle into three strips creates a lighter wrap that lets the smoky sausage stay the star while still delivering flaky layers in every bite.
- Ready In About 30 Minutes: Minimal prep and a short bake time make these an easy choice for last-minute parties, football weekends, and holiday entertaining.
- Crowd Favorite Appetizer: They're easy to grab, easy to dip, and disappear quickly from appetizer trays. Adults and kids both reach for them, just like our Cheesy Puff Pastry Sausage Bites.
- Easy to Customize: Switch up the dipping sauces, sprinkle on different seasonings, or even use cocktail sausages with cheese-filled crescent dough for a fun variation.
Key Ingredients
You don't need many ingredients to make these Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket, but a few simple techniques make a noticeable difference.
- Little Smokies: Pat the sausages completely dry before wrapping them. Any surface moisture can make the dough slide while rolling and prevent it from baking evenly against the sausage.
- Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough: Keep the dough cold until you're ready to assemble. Chilled dough is much easier to separate and stretch into thin strips without tearing, giving each pig in a blanket a lighter, flakier crust instead of a thick layer of dough.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning: Every brand is slightly different, so taste yours before using it. Some blends are much saltier than others. The combination of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt gives these pigs in a blanket the familiar flavor of an everything bagel without overpowering the smoky sausage.
- Egg Wash: A quick brush of egg and water gives the crescents their shiny, bakery-style finish while helping the seasoning stick during baking. Don't skip this step if you want evenly browned tops.
- Dipping Sauces: Honey mustard is our favorite because its sweetness balances the savory seasoning, but Dijon mustard, spicy brown mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce, or even a creamy cheese sauce all work well depending on the occasion.
A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Little Smokies: Cocktail franks, beef Little Smokies, turkey cocktail sausages, or even sliced hot dogs all work well. Just keep the pieces similar in size so they bake evenly.
- Crescent Roll Dough: Crescent dough sheets make wrapping even easier because there are no perforations to pinch together. Puff pastry also works for a flakier, more buttery bite, although it may require a few extra minutes in the oven.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning: Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic powder, onion flakes, and flaky salt can be combined if you don't have a prepared seasoning blend. Plain sesame seeds are another simple option.
- Presentation: Arrange the baked pigs in a blanket in a wreath shape around a bowl of honey mustard for holiday parties or game day spreads.
- Kid-Friendly: Skip the Everything Bagel seasoning and serve with ketchup or cheese sauce for dipping.
How To Make everything bagel pigs in a blanket
STEP ONE: Prepare the Ingredients
Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Drain the Little Smokies well, then pat them completely dry with paper towels.
Meanwhile, unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles.
STEP TWO: Cut and Wrap the Dough
Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice each crescent triangle lengthwise into three narrow strips. Gently wrap it around a Little Smoky, starting at the wide end and slightly overlapping the dough. Leave a small portion of each end exposed for the classic pigs in a blanket look.
Place each one seam-side down on the baking sheet with a little space between them so the crescents can puff while baking.
STEP THREE: Add the Egg Wash and Seasoning
Whisk together the egg and water until smooth, then lightly brush each wrapped sausage with the egg wash. Sprinkle generously with Everything Bagel seasoning, then gently press any loose seeds into the dough so they stay in place during baking.
Avoid adding too much seasoning. A light, even coating gives plenty of flavor without overwhelming the smoky sausage.
STEP FOUR: Bake Until Golden
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescents are puffed and evenly golden brown. If your oven has hot spots, rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even color.
Let the pigs in a blanket cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. They're best while the crescent dough is crisp and the Little Smokies are hot.
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✔️ DO Pat the Little Smokies completely dry before wrapping so the dough adheres properly.
✔️ DO Keep the crescent dough cold until you're ready to use it.
✔️ DO Brush on a light egg wash for a shiny finish and better seasoning adhesion.
❌ DO NOT Serve immediately from the oven. Let them rest for 2 to 3 minutes so the filling isn't piping hot and the dough finishes setting.
Storage
Store leftover Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer until solid, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Reheat refrigerated leftovers in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes or a 325°F air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through and crisp.
Everything bagel pigs in a blanket FAQs
The easiest way is to brush the wrapped crescent dough with an egg wash before adding the seasoning. The egg wash helps the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, and onion adhere while creating a shiny, golden finish.
Honey mustard is our favorite because its sweetness balances the savory Everything Bagel seasoning and smoky sausage. Dijon mustard, spicy brown mustard, barbecue sauce, cheese sauce, ranch dressing, and ketchup are also excellent choices.
Yes. Arrange them in a single layer in a preheated 325°F air fryer and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, checking after about 6 minutes since air fryer models vary. They should be puffed, golden brown, and heated through.
Absolutely. Puff pastry creates a crispier, flakier exterior and gives these appetizers a slightly more elegant presentation. Cut the pastry into narrow strips just as you would crescent dough, then bake until deeply golden, which usually takes a few extra minutes.
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📖 Recipe
Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket
Equipment
- Large Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pizza cutter or sharp knife
- Small Mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Pastry brush
- Paper towels
- Cooling rack (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 (14-ounce) package Little Smokies (about 40)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon Everything Bagel seasoning
- Honey mustard, Dijon mustard, spicy mustard, or ketchup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain the Little Smokies well and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow strips, creating long, tapered pieces of dough. You will have about 48 strips, leaving a few extras.
- Starting at the wide end, gently wrap it around one Little Smoky, overlapping the dough slightly while leaving a small portion of each end exposed. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush each pig in a blanket lightly with the egg wash.
- Sprinkle evenly with the Everything Bagel seasoning, gently pressing any loose seasoning onto the dough if needed.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescents are puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving warm with honey mustard, Dijon mustard, spicy mustard, or ketchup.
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Notes
- Pat the Little Smokies dry before wrapping so the dough sticks securely.
- Stretch each dough strip slightly as you wrap for an even, flaky crust.
- Brush on the egg wash before adding the seasoning so it adheres well.
- Let the pigs in a blanket cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving so the dough finishes setting.
Jami Powell says
One of our favorite easy snacks for back-to-school or game day!