Are you in the search of the perfect holiday party appetizer? You have to try this delicious twist on the classic pigs in a blanket recipe. I made these little guys for Thanksgiving and they were a huge hit with my family. Let me know if you give them a try!  -Rose

NOTE: When wrapping the jalapeno, cheese mixture, and smokie— trim the jalapeno halve to be the same size as the smokie. This will make wrapping the mixture much easier.

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Jalapeno Pigs in a Blanket

Course

Appetizer

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

24 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 package lil smokies (about 36 pieces)
• 3 sheets puff pastry
• 6 oz. cheddar cheese (or pepper jack)
• 1 Egg
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon all purpose flour

Course Appetizer Prep Time 25 minutes Cook Time 24 minutes Servings Ingredients 1 package lil smokies (about 36 pieces) 3 sheets puff pastry 6 oz. cheddar cheese (or pepper jack) 1 Egg 8 oz. cream cheese 1 tablespoon all purpose flour

Recipe Notes

You can always make them early and freeze them.

1. put cream cheese & cheddar cheese in a food processor, blend until smooth.
2. preheat the oven and line two cooking sheets with parchment paper
3. cut the top of jalapeños off, cut each in half and clean out the insides
4. take the puff pastry sheets and cut into eight equal rectangles
5. take the jalapeños halves and cover them with cheese mixture, then place a smokie on top. Wrap this whole thing in the rectangle of puff pastry. Repeat on a lightly floured surface until done.
6. whisk egg and lightly coat the outside of the rolls
7. place all the rolls onto the cookie sheets and bake for about 24 minutes (until golden brown on top)
8. serve with fresh salsa

   

   

   

   
   

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