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Last Updated: Oct 2, 2023 by Angela Latimer · Leave a Comment

What To Serve With Pigs In A Blanket

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Don't worry about what to serve with pigs in a blanket because any of these easy, delicious recipes will make the perfect pairing! These pastry-wrapped sausages can be enjoyed at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even BBQs and potlucks, so we've listed a variety of versatile side dishes for any occasion!

The Best Pigs In A Blanket Sides

Pigs in a blanket are sure to be a hit at any party or family event. Lil Smokies wrapped in soft and buttery pastry dough are a classic flavor combo.

If you are looking for easy finger food to please a crowd, a quick breakfast, or a savory snack, pigs in a blanket are always a great choice.

What to serve with pigs in a blanket collage image featuring 4 best side dishes to make with this tasty finger food.
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  • The Best Pigs In A Blanket Sides
  • 1. Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon
  • 2. Crockpot Mac and Cheese
  • 3. Scrambled Eggs
  • 4. Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
  • 5. Southern Coleslaw
  • 6. Deviled Eggs
  • 8. Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
  • 9. Bisquick Pancakes
  • 10. Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham
  • 11. Roasted Green Beans
  • 12. Jiffy Corn Casserole
  • 13. Mozzarella Sticks
  • 14. Texas Chili
  • 15. Southern Fried Corn
  • 📖 Recipe Card
  • What To Serve With Pigs In A Blanket: Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks (+More Great Recipes!)
  • 💬 Comments & Reviews

But no matter how tasty these appetizers are, they are rarely intended to be served alone.

Pigs in a blanket really shine when set out with some equally delectable sides. Below I have rounded up some simple recipes that go great when cozied up next to those little pastry-wrapped sausages.

1. Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon

Pork and beans have gone together for as long as anyone can remember! The rich, saucy beans are a great complement to your pigs in a blanket.

This is a tasty dish if you are hoping to add a little bit of sweetness to your meal or barbecue spread.

Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon
Baked beans with ground beef and bacon are a satisfying side dish for BBQ dinners and cookouts! Baked beans are made sweet with brown sugar. They are made even better with added smoky flavors from hickory-smoked bacon and liquid smoke!!
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Super easy barbecue baked beans loaded with hearty, beefy flavors and smoky richness with just a touch of delicious sweetness!!

2. Crockpot Mac and Cheese

This crockpot mac and cheese is cheesy, creamy, and oh-so-delicious, plus you can just set it and forget it! The only thing better than a big bowl of mac and cheese is a big bowl of mac and cheese with a plate of pigs in a blanket!

Slow cooker mac is a great recipe if you are looking to transform your pigs in a blanket from a snack to a full-blown meal.

Crockpot Mac and Cheese
Crockpot mac and cheese is about to be your new favorite method of making macaroni and cheese. It's so easy, and there are no dishes. There's no boiling your macaroni noodles; just toss them in your slow cooker with the other ingredients and let it do all the cooking.
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Closeup on the crockpot mac and cheese after dishing it up into a white pasta bowl.

3. Scrambled Eggs

Equally as quick as they are delicious, scrambled eggs are a quintessential breakfast side. In the South, pigs in a blanket are regularly served at breakfast (you can even get them at donut shops)!

Serving them with scrambled eggs at breakfast is also a great opportunity to try changing up your pigs in a blanket by using breakfast sausage in place of the Little Smokie.

Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs are a breakfast classic that can be whipped up to tasty perfection in no time at all! Fluffy, creamy, and quick. These scrambled eggs are whisked with rich half & half and salt before being cooked in butter, so they’re ultra-delicious!
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4. Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan

This is a great side dish if you are looking for a vegetable to offer with your tasty pigs in a blanket! Oven-roasted broccoli paired with the powerhouse team of garlic and Parmesan is a side dish made in heaven.

While many people are used to steaming or sautéing their broccoli, roasting gives it a wonderful flavor profile.

Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
My easy oven roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan cheese combines my favorite flavors in a staple dinner side dish. I love the wonderful garlic flavor and rich Parmesan cheese topping that make this recipe hard to beat. Plus, roasting brings out a different broccoli flavor that's a treat for all veggie lovers.
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5. Southern Coleslaw

Coleslaw is a great side dish for picnics and potlucks! The cool, fresh crunch and slightly sweet dressing is the perfect contrast to soft and savory pigs in a blanket.

While coleslaw is rarely the star of the show, I find it’s always a much-welcomed addition.

Southern Coleslaw
Southern coleslaw is a classic quick and easy side dish with crunchy veggies that are tossed with a flavorful, creamy dressing! It's the perfect addition to sandwiches, tacos, fried fish, and so much more. This Southern coleslaw isn’t just for the summertime—it’s great for anytime you want a quick, delicious side!
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6. Deviled Eggs

You can never go wrong with deviled eggs at any get-together! While there are infinite variations on the deviled egg, this recipe sticks with the classic flavors.

Bringing pigs in the blanket to a potluck makes you popular, bringing them along with deviled eggs makes you the most popular person in the room!

Deviled Eggs
These deviled eggs are a classic, time-honored recipe that is supremely easy to make and quite simply the best ever! Some things just don't need improving, and these yummy deviled eggs are one of those things! Of course, you can always change them up with stir-ins or add-ons, but these eggs will be just like the ones from your childhood!
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These easy to make deviled eggs are just like Grandma made them and still the best ever recipe!

7. Waffle Fries

If you’re looking for a quick and easy pairing, frozen waffle fries are the way to go. When cooked in the air fryer, they are so fresh and crisp that no one will realize you didn’t make them from scratch.

Not only will they finish cooking in half the time, but you will also get that restaurant-worthy crisp that is impossible with the oven alone.

Waffle Fries In Air Fryer
It's so easy to cook your Waffle Fries In An Air Fryer to golden perfection, you'll never go back to deep frying! You won't want to throw them in the oven again either! This is a fast and practically effortless way to enjoy your waffle fries without using any oil!
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Waffle Fries cooked in an air fryer and served on plate with ketchup.

8. Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes

If you haven’t tried these cheesy bacon ranch potatoes, today is the day to give them a try. This recipe mixes potatoes, sour cream, cheese, bacon, and ranch dressing mix to create something truly divine!

It will be your family’s new favorite side dish guaranteed!

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
These cheesy bacon ranch potatoes are one of my favorite easy potato side dishes, and once you try them you’ll realize what you’ve been missing. Chunks of potato are baked until fork-tender then mixed with an irresistible combination of sour cream, cheese, and crispy bacon - it’s as delicious as it sounds!
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9. Bisquick Pancakes

Another super simple, yet familiar, breakfast choice is some good old-fashioned pancakes! While there is room to make modifications to the pancakes, the basic recipe will always turn out fluffy and delicious.

These might be another great candidate to try modifying your pigs in a blanket with breakfast sausage or link.

Bisquick Pancakes
These tasty Bisquick pancakes are popular for a great reason - they're easy enough for kids to make on their own, and they always turn out perfectly fluffy and golden! Make the classic Bisquick pancake version, or try Bisquick's ultimate pancake recipe to get your weekend underway!
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Stacked Bisquick pancakes with fork cutting through the stack.

10. Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham

Au Gratin potatoes are also commonly known as scalloped potatoes. This recipe features diced ham, which of course will pair wonderfully with your piggies!

A big dish of au gratin potatoes is an easy way to turn these snack-sized sausages into a full-blown meal.

Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham Recipe
Creamy, cheesy, and quite simply the best au gratin potatoes with diced ham recipe!
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Creamy cheesy and quite simply the best au gratin potatoes with diced ham recipe

11. Roasted Green Beans

Roasted green beans are an easy and tasty way to get your veggies in. I love roasting green beans because you can achieve a great texture without losing the crisp.

Green beans are a fabulous choice if you are looking for a healthy balance to your pigs in a blanket.

Roasted Green Beans
Roasted green beans are an easy-to-make side dish that is super versatile and practically effortless to get on the table for family meals. Plus, they're equally wonderful alongside holiday main dishes. This recipe combines all the freshness of green veggies with lemon-garlic butter and pepper. 
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Oven roasted green beans in serving bowl.

12. Jiffy Corn Casserole

Corn casserole is a warm and comforting classic that is right at home at potlucks, parties, and BBQs. Fluffy Jiffy cornbread and sweet corn are a match made in heaven.

This dish is simple and cheap to whip up while still being super filling and hearty.

Jiffy Corn Casserole
Jiffy corn casserole is a sweet and savory side dish with creamy corn mixed into every bite of the tender cornbread. Best of all, you only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time to put it together. Whether you call it corn casserole, corn pudding, or spoon bread, it's a side that goes with practically anything!
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13. Mozzarella Sticks

Make some homemade, super easy mozzarella sticks by battering and frying up some string cheese! These are way better than store-bought and don’t take much more effort.

Whether you use the air fryer or the oven, they turn out incredibly tasty. A great pairing for your pigs in a blanket.

Deep Fried String Cheese Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
This family favorite appetizer is easy to make, really quick to cook, and way better than the frozen variety!
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Deep Fried String Cheese Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

14. Texas Chili

Chili is not only a savory comfort food but it can also be ladled on top of pigs in a blanket, or used for dunking! Sausages and chili just belong together!

Texas Chili (without beans)
Hearty Texas chili is a comforting meal that’s packed with lots of tender meat and spicy chiles and topped with all your favorites! This bean-less chili is super easy to prepare and makes the coziest dinner ever! Serve it with cheese, sour cream, and crackers for the most satisfying and delicious meal!
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Wide overhead of the dished Texas chili in white bowl with shredded cheddar cheese.

15. Southern Fried Corn

Sweet corn, bacon, butter, onion, garlic, and seasonings make this a next-level side dish that you won’t be able to stop eating! Pair it with some savory Lil Smokies wrapped in fluffy pastry and you have an easy meal that everyone will enjoy!

It’s great for summer when fresh sweet corn is abundant and in season.

Southern Fried Corn
Southern fried corn is a delicious side dish you can whip up with only a few simple ingredients and it is chock-full of flavor! This is one of those quick recipes you are going to want to have in your arsenal for easy weeknight dinners!
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As delicious as pigs in a blanket are, they can be made even better by serving them with any of these incredible recipes! Next time you're wondering what to serve with pigs in a blanket, come back here and give one a try!

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What To Serve With Pigs In A Blanket: Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks (+More Great Recipes!)

Don't worry about what to serve with pigs in a blanket because any of these easy, delicious recipes will make the perfect pairing! These pastry-wrapped sausages can be enjoyed at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even BBQs and potlucks, so we've listed a variety of versatile side dishes for any occasion!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 282kcal
Prep 5 minutes minutes
Cooking 40 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 12 chicken drumsticks
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
  • In a small bowl combine the BBQ sauce and liquid smoke, mix then set aside.
  • Rinse and pat dry the chicken with paper towels. Arrange the drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Season the drumsticks with salt and pepper.
  • Place the baking sheet into your oven and bake at 400°F (205°C) for 30 minutes, remove it from the oven, and using a brush apply the BBQ sauce to the chicken. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for 10 more minutes.
  • When the last 10 minutes is done remove the barbecued chicken from the oven. Use an instant-read temperature probe and verify that your chicken is at least 165°F (74°C). Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) | Protein: 27g (54%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg (46%) | Sodium: 404mg (18%) | Potassium: 393mg (11%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 123IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 23mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Course BBQ, Chicken Dishes, Dinner Recipes, Main Dish
Cuisine American

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