Pigs in a Blanket Wreath

If you’re looking for a fun and festive Christmas appetizer this holiday season, this pigs in a blanket wreath cis a crowd favorite. It’s simple to assemble with crescent roll dough and lil smokies or mini hot dogs and is perfect for all your Christmas gatherings.

When I make these crescent-wrapped mini hot dogs (or lil smokies), not a single one is ever left behind. The buttery dough and garlicky flavor makes them totally irresistible.

As much as I love making my BBQ little smokies in the crockpot or game days and potlucks, during the holidays I like to get a little festive. This mini hot dog wreath is just as easy, but shaped into something fun and eye-catching for your Christmas table.

Plus, you can prep it ahead, bake it in under 15 minutes, and serve it with whatever dip your crew loves—ketchup, mustard, cheese dip, you name it.

This easy holiday wreath pairs perfectly with other favorites like my Christmas tree charcuterie board Reindeer cheese ball, and Christmas taco dip. Let’s get into how to make it!

Ingredients for Christmas Pigs in a Blanket

This section includes ingredient notes and substitution options. Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

• Crescent dough sheet – If using perforated dough (the ones with lines cut into triangles), pinch seams to form a solid sheet before cutting.
• Little Smokies – These are small, pre-cooked cocktail sausages, usually found in the refrigerated meat section at the grocery store. I use the beef version but you can use pork if you prefer. You can also use mini hot dogs or cut regular hot dogs into thirds.
• Butter + garlic – Brushed on before baking for extra flavor and to help the dough brown.
• Parmesan cheese – Optional, but the flavor of Parmesan does add something great to the garlic butter. Plus, the Parmesan looks like snow!
• Rosemary sprigs – Decorative and aromatic; fresh thyme is a good sub.
• Ketchup – Or serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

How to Make Pigs in a Blanket Christmas Wreath

This section shows you how to make the recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions. For the full printable recipe, see the recipe card below. 

Step 1: Lay the dough out onto a cutting board and use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice about 22-24 strips of the dough to about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 2: You’ll use 1 string of dough per lil smokie. Wrap each one up in a spiral and pinch the end to hold it in place.

Step 3: Arrange sausage rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet so that you have 2 rows of wrapped sausages in a circle with about 4 inches of space in the middle.

Step 4: Combine the melted butter and garlic and brush it over the dough with a pastry brush.

Step 5: Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly. Carefully transfer to a serving plate, using the parchment for support if needed.

Step 6: Sprinkle with cheese while it’s still warm, arrange the fresh sprigs of rosemary around the wreath, and place a bowl of ketchup in the center of the ring for dipping. Enjoy!

Storage

Refrigerator: Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.

Freezer: Freeze without rosemary or Parmesan. Once cooled, place in a freezer-safe bag and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

How to Reheat: Warm in a 325°F oven until heated through.

Additions and variations

• Switch up the topping. Try egg wash + sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning, or flaky salt instead of garlic butter.
• Decorate: Add cherry tomatoes or cranberries for pops of color.
• No fresh garlic? Use ½ tsp garlic powder instead.
• Roasted garlic: For deeper flavor, roast the garlic first before mixing with butter.
• Dip options: Dijon mustard, honey mustard, queso, or chili sauce are all delicious.

More Holiday Appetizer Recipes

• Puff Pastry Christmas Trees
• Crescent Roll Christmas Tree
• Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs
• Easy Holiday Triscuit Appetizer