Description
Mouthwatering spicy pigs in a blanket elevate classic party snacks with zesty jalapeño and crisp bacon. Guests will devour these irresistible bites that blend heat, comfort, and simple culinary magic.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 16 cocktail wieners (such as Hillshire Farms Lil Smokies)
- 2 (8 ounces) packages crescent roll dough (8 count each)
- 8 jalapeno peppers
Cheese Ingredients:
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Preparation Ingredients:
- Jalapeno peppers (cut in half lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Thoroughly rinse jalapeño halves to remove seeds, then carefully pat them completely dry with paper towels to ensure proper cheese adherence.
- Create a creamy cheese blend by combining softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar in a mixing bowl, stirring until smooth and well-integrated.
- Generously fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, ensuring an even distribution and creating a rich base for the appetizer.
- Strategically place one cocktail wiener on top of the cheese-filled jalapeño, positioning it carefully to maximize flavor and coverage.
- Carefully separate the crescent roll dough into individual triangles, then gently wrap each jalapeño and sausage combination, completely encasing the filling.
- Arrange the wrapped appetizers on prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly to allow for proper heat circulation and consistent cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and ensuring the crescent dough is fully cooked through.
- Remove from oven and allow the Jalapeño Popper Pigs in a Blanket to cool for 5 minutes, which helps set the filling and prevents burning.
Notes
- Spice Management: Remove jalapeño seeds and membranes to reduce heat intensity, allowing even those with milder taste preferences to enjoy the appetizer.
- Cheese Flexibility: Experiment with different cheese combinations like pepper jack, gouda, or monterey jack for varied flavor profiles and textures.
- Dough Alternatives: Use gluten-free crescent roll dough or puff pastry sheets to accommodate dietary restrictions and create diverse culinary experiences.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare and assemble these poppers up to 24 hours in advance, storing them refrigerated and baking just before serving for convenient entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg