Mini Pigs Blanket with Sauce (Printable)

Golden pastry wraps around cocktail sausages served with a tangy mustard-honey sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Pastry and Sausages

01 - 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry sheet
02 - 24 cocktail sausages
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 ground black pepper

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line 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 pastry strip, rolling from one end until fully covered. Place 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 golden brown and puffed.
06 - While baking, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in small bowl until smooth consistency is achieved.
07 - Serve warm pastries with dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It is incredibly easy to prepare with only 15 minutes of hands-on time.
  • The tangy dipping sauce perfectly complements the savory cocktail sausages.
  • It uses simple ingredients like refrigerated crescent dough for maximum convenience.
  • A versatile snack that appeals to guests of all ages.
02 -
  • Always place the wrapped sausages seam-side down on the baking sheet so they stay tightly closed while baking.
  • A light egg wash is essential for achieving that beautiful, glossy golden-brown finish on the pastry.
  • Whisk the dipping sauce until completely smooth to ensure the flavors are well-incorporated.
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