Mini Pigs Blanket Dipping (Printable)

Flaky pastry envelopes bite-sized sausages, served warm with a tangy, sweet mustard sauce for perfect snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Pastry and Sausages

01 - 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry sheet
02 - 24 cocktail sausages (mini hot dogs)
03 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
04 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or poppy seeds, optional

→ Dipping Sauce

05 - 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
06 - 2 tablespoons honey
07 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
09 - Pinch of salt and pepper to taste

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Cut each triangle into 3 smaller strips to yield 24 strips total.
03 - Wrap each cocktail sausage with a pastry strip, beginning at one end and rolling until fully enclosed. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Brush the tops of each wrapped sausage with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
05 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until golden brown and puffed throughout.
06 - While baking, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
07 - Remove from oven and serve warm with dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for last-minute entertaining.
  • Golden, flaky pastry envelops flavorful mini sausages for a crowd-pleasing bite.
  • The tangy honey Dijon sauce adds a delicious contrast that complements the savory flavors.
  • Customizable with seeds on top for extra texture and visual appeal.
02 -
  • Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the dough to maintain clean edges for easier rolling.
  • For even cooking, try to keep the sausages uniformly sized and the dough strips consistent in thickness.
  • If time allows, chilling the wrapped sausages briefly before baking helps maintain the shape during cooking.
  • Experiment with different dipping sauces like spicy ketchup or barbecue for variety.
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