Jalapeño Popper Pigs in a Blanket
Crispy crescent rolls wrap spicy jalapeños and savory Lil’ Smokies, stuffed with cream cheese and cheddar. A family-friendly, flavor-packed recipe ready in 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 24 pigs in a blanket
- Category: easy dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
14 ounce bag Lil’ Smokies
2 cans Pillsbury Crescent Rounds
8 jalapenos
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
4 slices halal-style bacon substitute, cooked and crumbled
½ teaspoon Slap Ya Mama
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Cut each Pillsbury Crescent Round into 6 strips
In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with half of the cheddar cheese and Slap Ya Mama
Cut jalapenos in fourths, removing seeds and stem
Place 1 jalapeno piece and 1 Lil’ Smokie on each crescent strip
Top with 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture
Fold dough around filling, securing with a toothpick
Sprinkle remaining cheddar, garlic salt, and black pepper over the rolls
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden and bubbly
Notes
Omit bacon substitute if unavailable. For a dairy-free option, use vegan cream cheese and cheddar alternatives
Slap Ya Mama may contain gluten, verify for dietary restrictions