Mini Pigs Blanket Dipping Sauce (Printable)

Flaky pastry wrapped sausages paired with a tangy honey-mustard dipping sauce for tasty snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastry and Sausages

01 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry sheet
02 - 24 cocktail sausages (mini hot dogs)
03 - 1 large 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 black pepper

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare, ready in just 30 minutes.
  • Perfectly golden and flaky pastry wrapped around juicy cocktail sausages.
  • Tangy, sweet, and creamy dipping sauce enhances every bite.
  • Great for parties, snacks, and casual gatherings.
  • Customizable with different doughs and dipping sauce variations.
02 -
  • Cut the dough strips evenly to ensure each sausage is fully wrapped and bakes uniformly.
  • Place sausages seam-side down to prevent unravelling during baking.
  • Use a pastry brush to apply an even egg wash for a shiny, appetizing crust.
  • Make the dipping sauce ahead and refrigerate to meld flavors before serving.
  • Check sausage packaging for allergens or ingredients if guests have dietary restrictions.
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