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Who doesn’t love pigs in a blanket? Now imagine them with a pizza twist! These Pizza Pigs in a Blanket are wrapped up with pepperoni, mozzarella, and little smokies and baked until golden and melty. They’re going to be your new favorite food for game day, or parties!

A pile of Pizza pigs in a blanket on a plate next to a bowl of pizza sauce.

This recipe takes the classic pigs in a blanket and turns them into a pizza lovers dream. Every bite has the perfect balance of flakey dough, savory sausage, melty cheese, and a hint of pepperoni.

All three of my kids loved these, and you know that’s saying something! When you can get an adult, 11 year old, 8 year old, and 6 year old happy eating the same thing. You know its a winner. They’re fun to make, and guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser!

Rows of pizza pigs in a blanket on a cookie sheet.

Why you’ll love these

  • Perfect Bite Sized Snack: These bites are easy for kids and adults to grab and smash (into your mouth). No utensils required.
  • Pizza Flavors: Take your favorite Pigs in a Blanket and add some mozzarella and pepperoni to make them a pizza flavored snack everyone loves. Don’t forget to serve them with a bowl of your favorite pizza sauce.
  • Party Ready: Great for your holiday party, game day, movie night, potluck, or any tables for feeding a crowd.
A pile of Pizza pigs in a blanket on a plate next to a bowl of pizza sauce.

Ingredients Needed

  • Little Smokies Smoked Sausages:
  • Crescent Roll Dough: You can use the Sheets or regular Crescent Roll Dough
  • Pepperoni: Adds classic pizza flavor. Even my daughter who doesn’t like pepperoni pizza gobbled these down.
  • Mozzarella Cheese: Cut into slices so you can roll them up.
  • Butter: Brushed on to give them that extra golden finish.
  • Italian Seasoning: Adds a little extra flavor on top!
  • Garlic Powder: Adds a little extra flavor
  • Parmesan: Adds a little extra cheesy flavor
The ingredients needed to make Pizza Pigs in a Blanket.

How to make Pizza Pigs in a Blanket

Crescent roll dough sliced into 24 pieces.

Step 1: Cut the Crescent Rolls. Cut the dough into 24 even slices. I like to cut the dough into 6 slices vertically, then four the other way.

Unbaked pigs in a blanket on a cookie sheet.

Step 2:Add the Fillings. Add a piece of cheese, pepperoni and a little smokie on top. Roll the dough onto itself wrapping the toppings in the middle of it. Place them seam side down onto a greased cookie sheet.

Unbaked pigs in a blanket on a cookie sheet, topped with Italian seasoning and parmesan.

Step 3: Add the Toppings. Brush each bite with melted butter, then sprinkle the tops with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese.

Rows of pizza pigs in a blanket on a cookie sheet.

Step 4: Bake. Bake until the rolls are golden and the cheese is melted (it may ooze out of the pizza bites, that’s okay). Serve hot with your favorite pizza sauce!

Tips and Tricks:

  • Use a Pizza Cutter: For a quick way to cut the dough into even pieces, slice the dough into 6 strips the long way, then four lines the other way, for 24 even pieces.
  • Crescent Roll Sheets: I love using crescent roll dough sheets for this, so its even easier to cut the dough into rectangle pieces, but if you can’t find them and are using crescent roll dough you can pinch the seams together then cut, or cut each triangle into three smaller triangles instead.
  • For Serving: We can’t forget the pizza sauce for the ultimate pizza flavor, but you can also serve these with ranch dressing or honey mustard!
A pile of Pizza pigs in a blanket on a plate next to a bowl of pizza sauce.

Storage Instructions

These are best eaten fresh, but if you end up with some leftovers you can store them in a container with a lid in the fridge for up to 3 days. Toss them in the air fryer or oven for a few minutes to crisp them back up before enjoying again.

A hand dipping a pizza pigs in a blanket into pizza sauce.

These Pizza Pigs in a Blanket are the ultimate snack food or appetizer. They’re quick, easy, and packed with melty cheese and savory flavor! Keep the recipe handy for game day, or anytime you need a snack!

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A pile of Pizza pigs in a blanket on a plate next to a bowl of pizza sauce.
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Pizza Pigs in a Blanket

Who doesn't love pigs in a blanket? Now imagine them with a pizza twist! These Pizza Pigs in a Blanket are wrapped up with pepperoni, mozzarella, and little smokies and baked until golden and melty. They're going to be your new favorite food for game day, or parties!
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dog, pigs in a blanket, pizza pigs in a blanket
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 112kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough
  • 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese
  • 24 Lit'l Smokies Smoked Sausages
  • 24 Pepperoni
  • 4 TBS melted unsalted butter
  • 2 TBS Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner and set it aside.
  • Roll out the crescent roll dough from the can. Use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into 24 slices. Cut in 6 slices vertically, then 3 slices horizontally. 8 oz Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough
  • Cut each mozzarella cheese slice into 6 small pieces about the size of a cracker. Pat the little smokies dry with paper towels. 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese, 24 Lit'l Smokies Smoked Sausages
  • Add a slice of mozzarella, a pepperoni slice, and a mini smoked sausage on top of the dough. 24 Pepperoni
  • Roll the dough up onto itself, placing the seam side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with additional pigs in a blanket, placing them 1 to 2 inches apart.
  • Brush the melted butter over the top of each crescent. 4 TBS melted unsalted butter
  • Sprinkle the tops evenly with the Parmesan, Italian Seasoning, and Garlic Powder. 2 TBS Grated Parmesan Cheese, 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • Bake the pan for 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the sausages are hot throughout.
  • Serve hot with pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Use a Pizza Cutter: For a quick way to cut the dough into even pieces, slice the dough into 6 strips the long way, then four lines the other way, for 24 even pieces.
  • Crescent Roll Sheets: I love using crescent roll dough sheets for this, so its even easier to cut the dough into rectangle pieces, but if you can’t find them and are using crescent roll dough you can pinch the seams together then cut, or cut each triangle into three smaller triangles instead.
  • For Serving: We can’t forget the pizza sauce for the ultimate pizza flavor, but you can also serve these with ranch dressing or honey mustard!

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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