Turkey pigs in a blanket are an easy and delicious breakfast, lunch, or snack idea. This recipe features a flaky pastry crust wrapped around a juicy and flavorful sausage. These homemade pigs in a blanket are made with turkey sausage links instead of pork for a healthier twist on a classic recipe. Dipped in ketchup or honey mustard they are an amazing kid-friendly snack option ready in under 15 minutes!

Pigs in a blanket are always a hit at parties but they are also a great afterschool snack and easy breakfast or dinner idea that the whole family will love! Using turkey sausages instead of pork is not only a healthier option but it contains less fat and calories.

This easy recipe is quick to put together in just a few minutes using only two ingredients - canned crescent rolls dough and whole turkey sausage links. They can be easily customized with different toppings or served with your favorite sauces and dips.

Recipe Ingredients

Turkey sausage links. Use your favorite brand. If using frozen make sure to thaw them completely before baking so everything cooks evenly.

Crescent rolls dough. Any canned crescent dough will work for this recipe.

How to make turkey pigs in the blanket

First choose what sausages you will be using. It could be little turkey smokies, turkey franks or even nice long turkey sausage, just cut them in a few pieces.

I chose to use breakfast turkey links ( 10 pieces in the pack). It’s a pack of precooked little sausages that come frozen. Thaw them in the fridge overnight or on the counter for couple hours. Make sure that the links are completely defrosted.

For the dough we will use crescent roll of any of your favorite brand. Just pop the package open and cut each triangle in half. Roll links in to the dough triangles and place on the baking sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden in color.

How to avoid soggy crescent rolls

Dry the sausages. Too much moisture on the sausages can cause the crescent dough to be soft and soggy when baked. To avoid this, simply pat the sausages with a paper towel before wrapping them with the pastry dough.
Don't crowd the pan. Make sure to use a large enough baking dish that can hold the sausages without them being too crowded. If placed too close together they can steam which can lead to a soggy pastry crust.

raw turkey pigs in the blanket right before baking

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Substitutions

Switch up the meat. This recipe uses turkey sausage links, but feel free to use smoked turkey sausage. Pork or beef sausages or even hot dogs would also taste amazing. Just make sure you are using fully-cooked meat for this recipe.
Use frozen puff pastry dough. It is very flaky and buttery and pairs well with the juicy sausage. Allow the dough to thaw just enough so you can wrap it around the sausages.

Variations

Make them into minis! Use mini sausages or cut the whole links in half or into thirds to make mini pigs in a blanket. You'll also need to cut the crescent dough into fourths, then wrap it as usual. They make a great appetizer for parties or holidays.
Add cheese. Sprinkle a little bit of shredded cheddar cheese onto the sausages before wrapping them with the pastry dough.
Add toppings. Before baking, you can sprinkle each one with toasted sesame seeds, poppy seeds, Italian seasoning, or grated parmesan cheese for more flavor and texture.
Make them into breakfast bites. Wrap the crescent dough around breakfast sausages then serve with maple syrup or honey for breakfast!

Frequently asked questions

What are they made of?

Pigs in a blanket are made of hot dogs or sausages that have been wrapped in crescent dough. You can use whichever type of meat you like - pork is the most common but you could also use turkey or beef hot dogs or sausages as well!

Can they be made ahead of time?

Yes! Wrap the crescent dough around the turkey sausages and place them onto a baking dish. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap until you are ready to bake them. Store the unbaked turkey pigs in a blanket in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.

How do you keep them warm for a party?

Set your oven to 150 degrees Fahrenheit and place the cooked turkey pigs in a blanket onto a sheet pan inside the oven. Then take out only what you need so the rest can stay warm.

What can you use in place of crescent rolls dough?

You can use frozen puff pastry dough. Allow it to thaw for a few minutes before cutting and wrapping it around the sausages. Biscuit dough is another great option. Flatten it out then use the whole biscuit or cut it into strips if making mini pigs in a blanket.

Storage

Got leftovers? Store them in the air light container in the ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 5-6 days.

Reheat in the microwave (1 minute) or air fryer (2 minutes at 400 degrees).

You can freeze cooked turkey pigs in the blanket. Just place them in the freezer safe ziplock bag or plastic container and store in your freezer for several months. Great idea for quick school lunches or breakfast.

Turkey Pigs in a Blanket

Yield: 10

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Total Time: 23 minutes

Ingredients

10 turkey sausage links
1 package crescent rolls dough

Instructions

If links are frozen, thaw them first. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Slice each dough triangle in half. Roll each link in one piece of dough.
Place them in the baking dish and bake for 12 minutes.

Notes

Got leftovers? Store them in the air light container in the ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 5-6 days.

Reheat in the microwave (1 minute) or air fryer (2 minutes at 400 degrees).

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 259Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 604mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 19g