This pigs in a blanket wreath is a fun way to bring holiday cheer to your appetizer table. It’s simple to make, beautifully festive, and always a crowd-pleaser.

The golden crescent dough and little smokies make it as tasty as it is eye-catching. It’s the kind of snack or appetizer that disappears fast and keeps everyone gathered around the holiday table.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easy to assemble: Uses canned crescent dough and little smokies for a quick prep.
Crowd favorite: It’s always a hit at Christmas parties and potlucks.
Customizable decorations: Add herbs, cheese stars, and tomatoes for a festive touch.
Make-ahead friendly: Assemble ahead of time and bake just before serving.

Pigs In A Blanket Wreath Ingredients

A close up shot of ingredients for pigs in a blanket wreath.

Crescent rolls
Little smokies
Fresh rosemary sprigs
Cracker cheese slices, cut into stars
Cherry tomatoes

How To Make Pigs In A Blanket Wreath

This visual guide is helpful for making this recipe. For the full printable recipe with measurements, scroll to the bottom of the post.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles, then cut each triangle into three smaller pieces.

Wrap each little smoky with a piece of crescent dough and place them seam-side down.

Process shots collage of pigs in a blanket wreath.

Arrange the wrapped sausages in a circular wreath shape on the prepared baking sheet, leaving just a small gap in the center.

Once the outer ring is complete, fill the middle with a second smaller ring of wrapped sausages to create a full wreath. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the dough is puffed and golden brown.

Allow to cool slightly, then decorate the wreath with fresh rosemary sprigs, cheese stars, and cherry tomatoes for a festive finish. Serve warm and enjoy.

Christmas Pigs In A Blanket Wreath FAQs

Can I make this pigs in a blanket wreath ahead of time?

Yes. You can wrap the little smokies in dough and assemble the wreath on your baking sheet, then cover it and refrigerate for up to one day.

Bake it just before serving so the dough stays soft and flaky.

How do I keep the wreath from opening up while it bakes?

Make sure the dough is wrapped snugly around each sausage and placed seam side down. Keeping the pieces close together in the wreath shape also helps them stay in place.

What can I use instead of cheese stars for decorating?

You can skip the stars or try small mozzarella pearls, sliced olives, or little pieces of cheddar. Anything that adds a pop of color works well.

Can I use full-sized hot dogs instead of little smokies?

We haven’t tested this recipe using full-sized hot dogs, but you should be able to just cut them into smaller pieces first so they bake evenly and fit into the wreath shape.

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