Pumpkin Patch Pigs Blanket (Print Format)
Mini sausages in crescent dough, shaped like pumpkins with pretzel stems—easy and festive for fall gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ Pumpkin Pigs in a Blanket
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1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
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24 mini smoked sausages or cocktail sausages
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon water
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12 small pretzel sticks, broken into short pieces
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Chopped parsley or chives, optional
→ Optional Seasonings
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
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Pinch of black pepper
→ For Serving
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Yellow mustard
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Ketchup
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Honey mustard
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Ranch
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Cheese sauce
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Unroll the crescent dough. Separate it into triangles. Cut each triangle into several narrow strips long enough to wrap around a mini sausage.
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Wrap one strip of dough around each sausage, leaving the ends slightly visible. For a pumpkin-style look, wrap the dough so the sausage looks slightly rounded rather than tightly spiraled.
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If desired, gently press shallow vertical lines into the dough with the back of a knife to resemble pumpkin ridges. Do not cut through the dough.
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Place each wrapped sausage seam-side down on the baking sheet. Leave a little space between each piece.
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Whisk together the egg and water. Brush the crescent dough lightly with the egg wash to help create a deeper golden-orange appearance.
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Sprinkle dough lightly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, Parmesan, and a pinch of black pepper for additional flavor and fall color.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12–16 minutes or until the crescent dough is puffed and golden brown.
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Let the pigs in a blanket cool for a few minutes. Insert a small piece of pretzel stick into the top of each one to create a pumpkin stem.
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Place a tiny piece of parsley or chive near the pretzel stem to create a pumpkin vine effect.
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Arrange the prepared pigs in a blanket on a platter to resemble a pumpkin patch and serve warm with dipping sauces.
# Tips:
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Use egg wash, smoked paprika, and shallow grooves to enhance the pumpkin appearance.
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Assemble ahead of time to simplify preparation for parties or events.