Jalapeño Popper Pigs in a Blanket

Name: Jalapeño Popper Pigs in a Blanket
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 hot links, halved lengthwise, then crosswise; 8 oz bacon, small dice; 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup (2 oz) sharp cheddar, grated; 1 tbsp Meat Church Honey Bacon Barbecue Rub; 1 tbsp Blues Hog Championship Blend BBQ Sauce; 12 large jalapeños, stems removed, halved lengthwise, deseeded; 3 each 8 oz canisters crescent roll sheet; 1 egg; 1 tbsp half and half

Oct 04, 2024 • Tom Jackson

Jalapeño Popper Pigs in a Blanket combine the best of two party favorites into one bold appetizer. Start by cooking diced bacon and halved hot links on a Yoder Smokers pellet grill until the bacon is crispy and the hot links are seared. Mix cream cheese, sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, Meat Church Honey Bacon Rub, and Blues Hog BBQ Sauce, then pipe this flavorful mixture into halved, deseeded jalapeños. Place a hot link on each jalapeño and wrap them in strips of crescent roll dough. Brush the dough with an egg wash and bake at 400ºF for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. The result is a smoky, spicy, cheesy treat that’s perfect for your next cookout or game day!

Jalapeño Popper Pigs in a Blanket

Tom Jackson

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Cuisine

American

Servings

24

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

1 hour

Calories

354

Get ready to wow your guests with these Jalapeño Popper Pigs in a Blanket—the ultimate mashup of two crowd-pleasing favorites! Imagine spicy jalapeños stuffed with a creamy, cheesy bacon filling, topped with juicy hot links, and wrapped in golden, flaky crescent dough. Whether you're firing up the grill for a backyard bash or prepping game day snacks, these poppers deliver a smoky, spicy, and cheesy flavor explosion in every bite. They're the perfect finger food to kick your party up a notch, and trust us—once you serve these, they’ll be gone in minutes!

Ingredients

6 hot links, halved lengthwise, then crosswise
8 oz bacon, small dice
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (2 oz) sharp cheddar, grated
1 tbsp Meat Church Honey Bacon Barbecue Rub
1 tbsp Blues Hog Championship Blend BBQ Sauce
12 large jalapeños, stems removed, halved lengthwise, deseeded
3 each 8 oz canisters crescent roll sheet
1 egg
1 tbsp half and half

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Directions

Preheat your Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill to 450ºF set up with the Yoder Smokers Cast Iron Griddle installed over the fire box and the diffuser removed
Place the diced bacon and hot links on the griddle. Cook the bacon until rendered and crispy and the hot links until seared. Remove from the griddle, then place the second shelf in grill. Turn down to 400ºF.
Mix cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, meat church and blues hog. Transfer to piping bag.
Pipe cream cheese mixture into the halved jalapeños. Place seared hot link on top.
Cut crescent roll dough into strips and wrap around the jalapeños. Place on a sheet pan.
Whisk the egg and half and half, then brush onto the dough.
Bake until golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.

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Recipe Note

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Recipe Highlights and Insights:

The origins of **pigs in a blanket** date back centuries, with different cultures putting their own spin on this popular dish. The concept of wrapping meat in dough has roots in Europe, where similar dishes were made in various countries. In the United Kingdom, the term "pigs in blankets" refers to small sausages wrapped in bacon, traditionally served alongside Christmas dinners

However, the American version—mini sausages or hot dogs wrapped in biscuit or crescent dough—became popular in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by the rise of convenient, pre-packaged foods. Recipes for this version started appearing in cookbooks in the 1950s, cementing it as a party and potluck favorite. Over time, pigs in a blanket have become a go-to appetizer or snack in both home kitchens and casual dining settings, loved for their simplicity and crowd-pleasing appeal.