Light Pigs in a Blanket
Classic pigs in a blanket lightened with turkey sausages and reduced-fat crescent dough. Only 60 calories each. A nostalgic party finger food.
Light Pigs in a Blanket has 60 calories per serving, with 4g protein, 5g carbs, 3g fat, and 0g fiber. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.
Nutrition per serving
8 serving(s)
60
Calories
4g
Protein
8% DV
5g
Carbs
2% DV
3g
Fat
4% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 60 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
8
Est. Cost
$6.00
Light Pigs in a Blanket
Pigs in a blanket are the first thing to disappear at any party - and the easiest to lighten up. By swapping full-fat cocktail sausages for turkey sausages and using reduced-fat crescent dough, each little blanket drops to just 60 calories while keeping all the buttery, salty, dippable charm. They’re a guaranteed hit for kids’ parties, game day, or a casual holiday appetizer spread.
Ingredients
- 24 turkey cocktail sausages (reduced-fat, like Applegate or Hillshire Farm Turkey Lit’l Smokies)
- 8 oz reduced-fat crescent roll dough (1 can)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (for dipping)
- Optional: a smear of mustard inside each blanket
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Unroll the crescent dough and pinch the perforations to seal, then cut into 24 small triangles or strips.
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Wrap one strip of dough around each turkey sausage, starting at one end and spiraling to the other. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
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Brush each blanket lightly with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the dough is puffed and golden brown.
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Serve warm with Dijon or your favorite low-calorie dipping sauce and toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount (per piece) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 4g |
| Carbs | 5g |
| Fat | 3g |
| Fiber | 0g |
Tips
- Pat the sausages dry before wrapping so the dough crisps instead of steaming.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate unbaked pigs in a blanket for up to 8 hours; bake fresh right before serving.
- For a spiced-up version, tuck a sliver of jalapeño inside each blanket.
- Serve alongside mustard, ketchup, or a light honey-mustard made with Greek yogurt.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout.
Equipment
skillet
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