Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket
Delicious Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket are a perfect appetizer for any occasion.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Small bowl
- Pizza Cutter
Ingredients
- 1 package original Crescent dough sheet
- 12 ounce li'l smoky links (all beef)
- ¼ cup pickled jalapenos from the jar plus 1 T pickling liquid
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temp
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup packaged bacon bits or 3 slices of bacon (cooked until crisp and crumbled)
- 1 large egg plus 1 T water (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt OR Everything Bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain and finely chop the jalapenos.
- Bring the cream cheese to room temperature then add 1 tablespoon of pickling liquid from the jalapenos and stir until it’s well blended.
- Unroll the crescent dough gently pressing any curled edges. Spread the cream cheese evenly over the top of the dough.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese, chopped jalapeno, and bacon bits over the cream cheese.
- Slice the dough (a pizza cutter works well) into about 1" strips then cut those strips into quarters.
- Add one sausage link to the cut strip and roll, pressing to seal then transfer to the baking sheet seam side down, continuing until they’re all rolled.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg and 1 tablespoon of water together then lightly brush the top and sides of each pig in a blanket. Sprinkle the top with coarse salt OR Everything Bagel seasoning – not both.
- Bake 10-13 minutes or until golden brown then serve warm.
Notes
Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature for easy blending. For a spicier version, increase the amount of jalapenos. For best results, serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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