Buffalo Pigs in a Blanket That Bring the Heat and Steals the Show
Little sausages wrapped in dough and drenched in buffalo heat—basically the life of the party in snack form!
Ingredients:
- 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
- 3 tablespoons Mountain Man Garlic Pepper Sauce
- 1 (12-ounce) package cocktail-size smoked sausages
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Chopped fresh celery leaves, for garnish
- Fresh celery, for serving
- Blue Cheese Dressing, for serving
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Unroll crescent rolls on a cutting board and separate along perforated lines into 8 triangles.
- Brush dough with 2 tablespoons of the Mountain Man Garlic Pepper Sauce, cut into about 28 skinny triangles (it will depend on number of smoked sausages in package).
- Working one at a time, place 1 smoked sausage on top of the wide base of 1 skinny dough triangle.
- Roll sausage toward pointed end of triangle, allowing dough to overlap and wrap around sausage.
- Place in even layer, point-side down, on prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining smoked sausages and dough triangles.
- Stir together melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and remaining 1 tablespoon Mountain Man Garlic Pepper Sauce in a small bowl until combined.
- Brush wrapped smoked sausages with butter mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven until dough is puffed and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drizzle with additional wing sauce
- Garnish with celery leaves.
- Serve immediately with celery and Blue Cheese Dressing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Buffalo pigs in a blanket?
They’re classic pigs in a blanket tossed or brushed with buffalo-style sauce, often made even better with Mountain Man Garlic Pepper Sauce for extra kick.
Are they very spicy?
They’ve got a nice buffalo-style heat, but you can control it by adjusting how much hot sauce you use.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, prep and refrigerate them, then bake right before serving for the best texture.
What dough works best?
Crescent roll dough is the easiest and most popular, but puff pastry adds a flakier texture.
What dipping sauces go well?
Ranch, blue cheese, or extra hot sauce from Peppers of Key West all pair perfectly.
