Mini Pigs Blanket Dipping Sauce (Printable Version)

Flaky pastry-wrapped sausages served with a tangy dipping sauce, ideal for parties and gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ For the Mini Pigs in a Blanket

01 - 1 (8 oz) can 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

→ For the 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

# How To Make It:

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 strips total.
03 - Wrap each cocktail sausage with one pastry strip, beginning at one end and rolling until fully enclosed. Position seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
05 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until pastry is golden brown and puffed.
06 - While sausages bake, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
07 - Transfer warm pigs in a blanket to a serving platter and serve with dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes.
  • Perfectly sized for snacking and sharing at parties.
  • Flaky, golden pastry pairs beautifully with savory sausages.
  • Homemade dipping sauce adds a tangy, sweet kick.
  • Customizable with different doughs and sausages.
02 -
  • Use refrigerated crescent roll dough straight from the fridge for easier handling.
  • Cut dough strips as evenly as possible to ensure uniform baking.
  • Brush egg wash gently but thoroughly for a perfectly golden finish.
  • Place wrapped sausages seam-side down to prevent dough from unraveling.
  • Whisk dipping sauce ingredients well for a smooth, well-blended flavor.
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