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    Home » Recipes » Summer Fun

    How to make Super Cute Pigs in a Blanket

    Published: Jan 26, '19 · Modified: Jan 30, '23 · By: Beth · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Why make ordinary pigs in a blanket when you can bake these super cute mini Pigs in a Blanket that look like actual pigs? These pig-shaped pancakes are stuffed with Little Smokies and will make a fun appetizer to serve at your next party.

    Cute pig shaped pigs in a blanket are scattered around on a white counter. One of the pigs is cut open revealing a Little Smokie inside a pancake.

    Squeal!

    Have you ever seen such adorable pigs in a blanket appetizers? When I found the 12 Little Pigs in Blankets Silicone Mold to make these fun snacks I couldn't resist buying a few.

    With 2019 being the Year of the Pig these little snacks will be so much fun to serve for the Chinese New Year or at a Super Bowl Party, a back yard Bar-b-Que, a hayride at a farm, an animal-themed birthday party, or just because you think they are cute!

    Pig shaped pigs in a blanket can be served with ketchup, mustard, or even bar-b-que sauce.

    Oh, and they are super easy to make too.

    The instructions on the silicone mold packaging tell you to use a pancake mix and Little Smokies or tiny sausages which would be really quick and easy but I decided to try my homemade pancake recipe, the one I used to make my Grinch Pancakes this past Christmas.

    It seriously takes less than 5 minutes to whip up the pancake batter and my recipe made just enough to fill up 2 silicone pig molds to make 24 little smokies pigs in a blanket appetizers.

    Watch this video to see how to make pigs in a blanket...

    Easy, right?

    RELATED: If you love pigs, be sure to check out my Bubble Gum Ice Cream Cone Pigs recipe too!

    collage of images showing how to make pigs in a blanket using a silicone pig shaped mold, pancake batter, and little smokies
    How to make pigs in a blanket...

    Start by brushing the inside of each pig cavity in your silicone mold with butter.

    Do not spray with cooking spray, as the instructions on the box indicate. Cookie spray once baked onto a silicone mold will develop a skin that cannot be washed off. Over time this will build up leaving your molds a sticky mess.

    To make the pigs in a blanket you will need:

    • 2 12 Little Pigs in Blankets Silicone Molds
    • flour
    • salt
    • baking powder
    • baking soda
    • egg
    • buttermilk
    • sugar (don't leave this out or the pancakes will be really bland)
    • melted butter

    You can find the cute little pig mold on amazon. I earn a small commission at no additional cost to you for any purchases.


    STEP 1:  Make pancake batter.

    You can use a pancake mix or make a quick and easy homemade pancake batter.

    Homemade Pancake Batter

    1. Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
    2. Then whisk together an egg with the buttermilk and stir in the sugar
    3. Pour this into the flour.
    4. Stir just until combined. The batter will be very lumpy at this point. Do not keep mixing.
    5. Add the melted butter and stir just until combined.
      1. DO NOT mix the batter until smooth. You want to have some lumps remaining in your batter.

    Why do I want lumps in my pancake batter?

    It’s important for your batter to have some lumps in it. If you over-mix pancake batter you will overwork the gluten in the flour and you will end up with chewy or rubbery pancakes instead of fluffy pancakes.

    STEP 2: Fill the pig-shaped silicone mold with pancake batter.

    1. Pour the pancake batter into a squeeze bottle to make it easier to fill your pig molds.
    2. Squeeze the batter into the mold, being sure to fill in all the small crevices in the mold.

    STEP 3: Insert a Little Smokie into the pancake batter in the pig mold.

    STEP 4:  Cover the little hot dog with more pancake batter.

    STEP 5: Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 14-18 minutes.

    The package says to bake for 20 minutes but my pigs in a blanket were done at around 15 minutes.

    STEP 6: Let the pigs cool for a few minutes before un-molding and serving.

    • To remove the pigs from the silicone mold, tug at the edges of the mold to loosen the pigs in a blanket from the mold.
    • Then turn the mold upside down, directly over your countertop.
    • Push down on each pig and allow the pig in a blanket to fall out.

    pig shaped pigs in a blanket are made using pancake batter baked around Little Smokies.

    Most of my pigs came out of the mold cleanly. I only lost one little piggie in the process of removing them from the silicone mold.

    The pancake pigs do have a few air bubbles in their snouts, ears, and legs, but that just makes them all a little unique. These little snacks look even cuter in person than they do in pictures.

    Can I use corn muffin mix?

    • I attempted to make these pigs in a blanket more like corn dogs using a corn muffin mix. They baked up beautifully and tasted great, but unfortunately, I couldn't get most of the pigs out of the mold in one piece.
    • The corn muffin mix was just too dry to hold its shape when removed from the mold. Pancakes hold together much better.
    • If you have a corn muffin recipe that is moist and doesn't fall apart it might work out great. Let me know in the comments below if you get it to work! I'd love to try your recipe.

    Dipping Sauces:

    • Dip these cute pig-shaped little smokies pigs in a blanket in ketchup, yellow mustard, honey mustard, or barbeque sauce.
    • Or just eat them plain. They taste great all on their own.

    What to serve with mini Pigs in a Blanket:

    • If you are making these for a Super Bowl party you could serve them with Football Fries.
    • Kids would love to have Smiley Face Fries with their pigs in a blanket at a birthday party.
    • Cookies and Cream Moo Shakes will make a fun dessert after your guests eat their pigs.
    • These little piggies would look cute alongside a Graham Cracker Barn.
    • Farm Animal Pretzel Pops are so cute and would be great for a farm animal party.

    Recipe

    5 from 8 votes
    Pig-shaped pigs in a blanket filled with hot dogs
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    Pigs in a Blanket
    Prep Time
    20 mins
    Cook Time
    15 mins
    Total Time
    35 mins
     

    Adorably cute pig-shaped Pigs in a Blanket are made by baking Little Smokies inside pancakes in a pig-shaped silicone mold. 

    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: pigs in a blanket
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 230 kcal
    Author: Beth
    Ingredients
    • 3 tablespoons melted butter, divided
    • 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 egg
    • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
    • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 24 Little Smokies (or tiny hot dogs or sausages)
    Instructions
    1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. 

    2. Butter the inside of 24 pig cavities in 2 silicone molds using melted butter, reserving 2 tablespoons of the melted butter to put into the pancake batter. 

    3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

    4. Whisk together the egg and buttermilk then add the sugar.

    5. Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture and stir just to combine.

    6. Add 2 tablespoons melted butter and mix until blended but with lumps remaining.

    7. Pour batter into a squeeze bottle.

    8. Squeeze batter into a pig cavity in the silicone mold filling it about ¾'s full.

    9. Press a Little Smokie into the pancake batter. 

    10. Cover the little sausage with more pancake batter. 

    11. Repeat, filling up all 24 pig cavities. 

    12. Bake for 14-18 minutes until golden brown. 

    13. Remove and allow the pigs to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the mold. 

    14. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces. 

    Recipe Notes

    These pig-shaped pigs in a blanket are best eaten the day they are made. You can refrigerate left-overs for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave just until warm. 

    rate the recipe Did you make this recipe? Let me know by leaving a comment and rating the recipe below.

    Can pigs in a blanket be reheated?

    • Yes, they can. Pigs in a blanket that are made using crescent rolls, puff pastry, or even biscuit dough are definitely best the day they are made but these pancake pigs in a blanket taste just as good reheated the next day as the day they are baked.

    How to store pigs in a blanket?

    • Place them in an airtight container, then drape a paper towel over top and close the lid.
    • The paper towel will wick up any moisture that accumulates on the outside of the pancakes.

    How to reheat pigs in a blanket?

    • Just place the pigs on a baking sheet and heat for 8-12 minutes in a 350 degree F oven until they are heated through.
    • To serve at a party, you can keep them warm on a hot serving tray.
    • Note that they will get rather moist if you serve them in a chafing dish piled on top of each other.

    Can Pigs in a Blanket be frozen?

    • Yes, you can make these ahead and freeze them.
    • Wrap them in plastic wrap or tin foil then place them in a zip-top bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
    • Remove and bake from frozen at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-14 minutes until heated through.

    Can I add cheese to these pigs in a blanket?

    • Yes, you can add a small, thin, piece of cheese before you place the Little Smokie in the pancake batter. If you set it over top it's likely to all ooze out as it bakes.

    What about bacon?

    • Bacon would taste good too! Just crumble some and sprinkle it over the pancake batter then set the Little Smokie over top and bake.

    Can I use Vienna Sausages or Hot Dogs to make these Pigs in a Blanket?

    • Yes, you can use any kind of sausage or hot dog to make these but you need to cut them to the size of a little smokie before placing them into the pancake batter.
    • I had thought to use regular hot dogs but I really wanted you to be able to see the round shape of the Little Smokie when I cut into them.

    Did you know that pigs in a blanket are so popular in the United States there is a national pig in a blanket day? It's on April 24th, 2019. How crazy is that???

    2019 is also the year of the pig. These little appetizers will be fun to serve for the Chinese New Year even though they are not traditional Chinese food.

    See a few more Chinese New Year ideas, here!

    Beth Jackson Klosterboer blogger, recipe developer, and chocolatier.Do you have a fun party to make these for? I'd love to hear about it. 

    Fun food for special occasions or every day! Cuz I love creating cute food that makes people happy more than I like cleaning a pigsty.

    ~ Beth

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    1. Jeanann

      November 13, 2022 at 5:18 pm

      I'm gong to make these soon, but after you warned people about using oil, in the comments they are still using it. I'm wondering if they aren't afraid of ruining the mold?

      Reply
      • Beth

        November 14, 2022 at 8:51 am

        I'm guessing that people use the oil and then struggle to clean it off the mold. I've used oil and baking spray on the molds in the past and it develops a sticky coating on the silicone. I've scrubbed and scrubbed and have not been able to clean the molds thoroughly. Yes, adding oil or baking spray does help to create a non-stick surface but I don't like to ruin my molds. Plus, the silicone is already a non-stick surface. So, it's up to you.

        Reply
    2. Beth Scott-Zunich

      August 01, 2020 at 4:52 pm

      I’m experimenting with other mixes. So far, Betty Crocker Blueberry muffin mix turned out good! Has anyone tried anything that works? I’m looking for different flavors.

      Reply
      • Beth

        August 01, 2020 at 6:57 pm

        That's fun!

        Reply
    3. TxRN

      July 30, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      And thank you, love your site!

      Reply
      • Beth

        July 30, 2020 at 5:23 pm

        Thank you. I'm so glad!

        Reply
    4. TxRN

      July 30, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      Sprayed molds with Bakers Joy & brushed too. Used Jiffy mix and added smidge more milk and a spash of oil. Bingo 🙂

      Reply
      • Beth

        July 30, 2020 at 5:23 pm

        I'm so glad that worked! I love the flavor of Jiffy Mix with hot dogs. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kerry roche

      February 02, 2020 at 5:22 pm

      another question, What do you use for a dipping sauce? Normally for pigs in a blanket I use crescent rolls so I'd use mustard, but I imagine that would taste weird with pancakes...

      Reply
      • Beth

        February 02, 2020 at 6:12 pm

        They tasted great with honey mustard which is a bit sweeter. Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Kerry roche

      February 01, 2020 at 4:19 pm

      do they little smokies have to be cooked before inserting into the batter?

      Reply
      • Beth

        February 01, 2020 at 6:40 pm

        No, Little Smokies are already cooked through, you just need to heat them up. Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Darlene Lemons

      January 20, 2020 at 2:19 pm

      I made using Jiffy Corn muffin mix. A couple came out looking cute, the others not so. But, they were delicious. Served with my version of sweet sour mustard. Thanks for the original recipe!

      Reply
      • Beth

        January 20, 2020 at 7:56 pm

        I actually tried to make them using Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix and had the same trouble. Most of them did not come out of the mold. I think the corn muffin mix is a bit too soft but they did taste really good. I'm glad you enjoyed them.

        Reply
    8. Adele Aiken

      July 05, 2019 at 12:05 pm

      I made these using one box of Jiffy cornbread mix. To the mix, I added 1 egg, 1/4 cup of buttermilk, and 2 TB of canola oil. I sprayed the mold very well and cooked in my air fryer at 370 for 12 minutes (shorter baking time but I could do one pan at a time - that's was fine since I only have one pan). They were perfect and they came right out of the pan. It made 36 - total time for baking all 3 batches was 36 minutes

      Reply
      • Beth

        July 06, 2019 at 6:02 pm

        That is fantastic!!! I love that you used your air fryer. Mine isn't quite big enough for the mold but I'm guessing they'd bake beautifully in the fryer. Glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    9. Stephanie

      May 26, 2019 at 8:08 am

      I am going to try this with a cornmeal pancake recipe so they come out of the mold easier than crumbley corn bread, but still taste like corn dogs!

      Reply
      • Beth

        May 26, 2019 at 6:11 pm

        I'd love to hear how they turn out. I love the idea of having them taste like corn dogs.

        Reply
    10. Tammy Desormo

      March 21, 2019 at 11:06 am

      I used jiffy mix but thinned it a little and they came out great. I find silicone molds work best when brushed with oil first.

      Reply
      • Beth

        March 21, 2019 at 11:42 am

        Thanks for the tip. I think thinning the mix is a great suggestion. They do taste great when made with the cornbread mix.

        Reply
    11. WallE

      March 17, 2019 at 5:59 pm

      I love the “FAQ”’s you have after the recipe with the additional tips and helpful questions with answers!

      Reply
      • Beth

        March 21, 2019 at 11:42 am

        I'm so glad they were helpful!

        Reply
    12. The Partilogist

      January 28, 2019 at 9:29 am

      Oh my goodness, pigs in a blanket are always a hit at a party and now with your creativity, they are going to be the biggest hit ever!

      Reply
      • Beth

        January 28, 2019 at 12:03 pm

        I can't actually take credit for the creativity of this idea, but I seriously fell in love with that pig mold and just had to share how to make these cute pigs in a blanket with my audience. They are really so much fun.

        Reply
    13. Sharon Perry

      January 27, 2019 at 11:30 am

      I have already ordered the molds from amazon.com! Thanks for this cute idea!

      Reply
      • Beth

        January 27, 2019 at 12:16 pm

        Yay! Have fun making your cute little pigs. I can't wait to use the mold again.

        Reply
    14. Sommer

      January 26, 2019 at 6:47 pm

      The whole family loves when I make these! There are never any leftovers.

      Reply
    15. Rachael Yerkes

      January 26, 2019 at 6:02 pm

      These are amazing!! My kids are going crazy over them!

      Reply
    16. Tara

      January 26, 2019 at 4:48 pm

      These are seriously adorable -- I need one of those molds!

      Reply
      • Beth

        January 26, 2019 at 7:51 pm

        The mold really is fun!

        Reply
    17. Stephanie

      January 26, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      How adorable are these pigs in a blanket! My kids are going to love these.

      Reply
    18. Courtney

      January 26, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      This is the CUTEST idea for parties!

      Reply

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