Mini Pigs Blanket Dipping (Printer-friendly)

Golden pastry-wrapped cocktail sausages paired with a tangy honey mustard sauce for perfect snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastry and Sausages

01 - 1 package (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 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the 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 one pastry strip, starting at one end and rolling until fully covered. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Brush the 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 the mini pigs in a blanket warm with dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and effortless—ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect party food that's fun to eat and always a hit with guests of all ages
  • Requires minimal ingredients and simple steps, making it ideal for beginner cooks
  • Customizable with different dipping sauces and optional toppings like sesame or poppy seeds
  • Great for meal prep—can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving
02 -
  • Use a pastry brush to apply egg wash evenly for the most professional-looking golden finish
  • Space the wrapped sausages about 1 inch apart on the baking sheet to allow for even browning
  • Make the dipping sauce a day ahead—the flavors meld beautifully overnight in the refrigerator
  • For extra flavor, try brushing the baked pigs in a blanket with garlic butter immediately after removing from the oven
  • Keep a close eye during the final minutes of baking to prevent over-browning
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