Description
These jalapeño popper pigs in a blanket are a flavorful and spicy appetizer, combining smoky sausages, creamy cheese filling, and a touch of bacon, all wrapped in flaky crescent dough and baked to perfection. Perfect for game day or party snacking, they offer a delightful combination of heat, cheesiness, and crispy texture.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 14 ounce bag Lil’ Smokies
- 2 cans Pillsbury Crescent Rounds, cut in half
- 8 jalapenos, stem and seeds removed, cut in fourths
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
- 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat fully to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the dough: Cut each crescent dough sheet in half to create 16 strips. Repeat with the second tube. Set aside.
- Make the filling: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add the shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, Slap Ya Mama, garlic salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients well.
- Prepare jalapeños: Cut each jalapeno in half vertically, then cut each half in half horizontally, resulting in 4 pieces per jalapeno. Carefully fill each jalapeno piece with the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble pigs in a blanket: Place a Lil’ Smokie on top of the filled jalapeno and wrap it with a strip of crescent dough, sealing the edges. Repeat with all jalapeno pieces and sausages.
- Bake: Arrange the wrapped sausages on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle additional shredded cheddar or crumbled bacon on top before baking.
- If you prefer less spice, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapenos more thoroughly or use fewer jalapenos.
- Ensure the crescent dough is sealed well to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper (approximately 15 grams)
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
