Mini Pigs Blanket Dipping Sauce (Printable)

Golden pastry-wrapped cocktail sausages paired with a tangy mustard and honey dipping sauce.

# What You 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 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:

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, 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, or 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 - Transfer mini pigs in a blanket to serving platter while still warm. Serve with dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and simple to prepare in just 30 minutes.
  • Golden, flaky pastry envelops juicy cocktail sausages for a perfect bite.
  • The tangy dipping sauce adds a balanced sweetness and zest.
  • Ideal snack for parties, game days, or anytime you crave comfort food.
  • Customizable with optional seeds or puff pastry for different textures.
02 -
  • Use refrigerated crescent roll dough for quick prep or puff pastry for a flakier, buttery crust.
  • Make sure to cut dough strips evenly for consistent sizes and baking times.
  • Egg wash ensures a glossy, golden finish—don’t skip it!
  • Sprinkle seeds before baking for extra texture and a gourmet touch.
  • Whisk the dipping sauce thoroughly to combine ingredients and balance sweet and tangy flavors perfectly.
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