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15 Best Pigs in a Blanket Recipe Variations (+ easy homemade dips for dipping!)


Let’s make pigs in a blanket! These 15 recipe variations below are all so simple! From crescent roll, puff pastry and Pillsbury canned biscuits to made from scratch, you will find THE perfect mini pigs recipes for your party crowd!

And not just stuffed with lil’ smokies either! You can also use actual hot dogs, sausage, kielbasa – even breakfast links.

Ans let’s not forget the dips – I’ve also included some simple and delicious dipping sauces – all so good and perfect for all winter Holiday parties, Super Bowl all the way to BBQ cookout summer parties!

15 Best Pigs in a Blanket Recipe Variations (+ easy homemade dips for dipping!)

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I have yet to find a single person that does NOT like pigs in a blanket – they’re probably the perfect party food to put out when you’re trying to please a crowd.

I’ve tried a LOT of ways to make these little party bites – my top 15 recipe variations are down below.

My favorite pigs in a blanket recipe variation is my Blanketed Pigs:

Pings in a blanket recipe
The spicy honey mustard dip recipe is below.

From oven baked glazed pigs in a blanket to ranch and cheese and more… you’ll love all these recipes below!

Pigs in A Blanket Recipe Variations

Photo Credit: www.theanthonykitchen.com

Mini Pigs in a Blanket (with 5-Minute Homemade Dough)

Pigs in a Blanket are better without the crescent rolls! In this recipe, savory sausages come wrapped in homemade pigs in a blanket dough that bakes up pillowy soft and irresistibly delicious. This two-bite appetizer masterpiece will take you less than 30 minutes to prepare.

Photo Credit: www.thecookierookie.com

Pigs in a Blanket Recipe (Cheesy!)

Pigs in a Blanket with cheese will be all the rage at your next party. This crescent roll recipe is easy, fun, and oh-so-delicious. These Lil’ Smokies wrapped in sharp cheddar, crescent roll dough, and brushed with Parmesan ranch butter are sure to be a hit.

Photo Credit: www.5boysbaker.com

Caramelized Pigs in a Blanket

Mini smokies wrapped in crescent roll strips and then baked in a sweet and buttery sauce.

Photo Credit: thenovicechefblog.com

Cheesy Ranch Pigs in a Blanket

These easy Cheesy Ranch Pigs in a Blanket upgrade your favorite classic party appetizer – pigs in a blanket – with cheddar cheese and a buttery Parmesan ranch topping!

Photo Credit: www.thekitchenismyplayground.com

Glazed Pigs In a Blanket

With these tasty Glazed Pigs In a Blanket, everyone's favorite little piggies are baked in a buttery sweet-and-savory brown sugar glaze, which adds absolutely amazing flavor to this classic savory treat.

Photo Credit: insanelygoodrecipes.com

Pigs in a Blanket (with Cheese!)

Pigs in a blanket are fun, easy, and oh so delicious! Especially when they’re full-size piggies!

Photo Credit: spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com

Pull Apart Pigs in a Blanket

These delicious pull apart pigs in a blanket are a great party appetizer for the winter holidays or summer BBQs.

Photo Credit: www.saltysidedish.com

Mini Pigs in a Blanket with Chili Cheese Dip Recipe

Mini Pigs in a Blanket is not only an easy appetizer for a crowd, but can be converted to a dinner that kids will gobble right up. These crescent roll pigs in a blanket are so fun to serve with a side of cheese and chili dip to dial up the meal.

Plus the two ingredient Chili Cheese Dipping sauce takes just minutes and really completes the meal!

Photo Credit: butfirstwebrunch.com

Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket

These Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket are baked French toast taken to the next level. Using refrigerated crescent rolls and cooked link sausages, they are brushed with a cinnamon custard and baked to puffy perfection!

Photo Credit: fedbysab.com

Chili Cheese Dog Dip

Chili Cheese Dog Dip wreath is the ultimate game day dip! Crispy pigs in a blanket baked in a wreath shape with the center filled with a delicious chili cheese dip!

Photo Credit: www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com

Pigs in a Blanket Air Fryer Recipe

This pigs in a blanket air fryer recipe is a delicious appetizer that is so quick and easy to make. Flaky croissants wrapped around little smokies are the ultimate game day and party food snack.

Photo Credit: www.savoryexperiments.com

Sausage Crescent Rolls

Sausage Crescent Rolls are a quick breakfast idea for busy weekday mornings, a lazy Sunday or even entertaining company. With only 4 main ingredients, you can whip this quick breakfast in no time at all.

Photo Credit: www.myrecipemagic.com

Kielbasa Crescent Rolls Recipe

I like the twist that this kielbasa crescent roll recipe brings compared to the regular pigs in a blanket. Full flavored kielbasa with a buttery, flaky crescent roll hugging it tight and dipped in stone ground mustard makes this appetizer a must have among our other game day dishes! This easy to make kielbasa crescent roll will be a touchdown at the party! Just 3 ingredients and 25 minutes to make this easy appetizer!

Piggie Dips

Here are some simple and YUMMY dips to put out with your pigs in a blanket!

Photo Credit: www.thechunkychef.com

Creamy Beer Cheese Sauce

This ultra creamy sauce is made from lager beer, milk, cheddar cheese and spices and is perfect for dipping or topping your favorite foods!

Photo Credit: butteryourbiscuit.com

Pigs in A Blanket with Honey Mustard

Juicy little smokies wrapped in dough and baked until golden brown. Dipped in a honey mustard sauce is absolutely delicious and highly addicting.

Photo Credit: www.hipmamasplace.com

Spicy Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

This spicy honey mustard sauce is the perfect dipping sauce to dunk all your piggie bites into. You only need 5 ingredients, it’s so easy to make and ready in 20 minutes!

Photo Credit: thecookinchicks.com

Southern Comeback Sauce Recipe

This classic Southern Comeback Sauce is creamy, tangy, savory, and delicious! Perfect to serve with chicken tenders, fries, veggies, and more! Quick, easy, and only 6 ingredients needed! A dipping sauce that will have everyone coming back for more!

Photo Credit: thetoastykitchen.com

Spicy Aioli

Spicy aioli is the perfect spread for topping a sandwich or burger, and also makes a great dipping sauce! You only need four ingredients and about five minutes to whip up a batch of this creamy aioli.

More Easy Appetizers:

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Best HOT Appetizers For Parties
Best FAST Appetizers For Parties
Best FAST Appetizers For Parties

Bite Size Mini Pigs In A Blanket

Easy Cheesy Pigs In A Blanket

Caramelized Pigs In A Blanket Recipe

Cheesy Ranch Pings In A Blanket Recipe

Sweet and Savory Pigs In A Blanket Recipe

Chili Cheese Pigs In A Blanket Recipe

Breakfast Pigs In A Blanket Recipe

Pull Apart Pigs In A Blanket Wreath Recipe

Breakfast Sausage Pigs In A Blanket Recipe

Kielbasa Sausage Pigs In A Blanket Recipe

Honey Mustard Pigs In A Blanket Recipe

15 Best Pigs in a Blanket Recipe Variations (+ easy homemade dips for dipping!)

15 Best Pigs in a Blanket Recipe Variations (+ easy homemade dips for dipping!)

15 Best Pigs in a Blanket Recipe Variations (+ easy homemade dips for dipping!)

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