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Crispy Pigs in a Blanket Recipe with Easy Honey Mustard Dip

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A quick and easy snack featuring mini sausages wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, baked to golden crispiness and served with a tangy honey mustard dip.

Ingredients

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  • 24 mini sausages or cocktail wieners
  • 2 tubes (8 oz / 226 g each) crescent roll dough, refrigerated
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
  2. Open the crescent roll tubes and unroll the dough onto a clean surface. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into strips about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide.
  3. Take one mini sausage and wrap it tightly but gently with a dough strip, starting at one end and spiraling to the other. Pinch the edges to seal the dough slightly.
  4. Place wrapped sausages on the baking sheet about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart to allow room for expansion. Brush each with melted butter.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is puffed and golden brown, and the sausages are heated through. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even cooking.
  6. While baking, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust sweetness or tanginess as preferred. Thin with a teaspoon of water if needed.
  7. Transfer the pigs in a blanket to a cooling rack for a few minutes to keep them crisp. Serve warm with the honey mustard dip on the side.

Notes

Use cold dough for easier handling. Brush with butter before and optionally halfway through baking for extra crispiness. Rotate baking sheet halfway through baking to avoid hot spots. Wrap sausages with a single thin strip of dough to avoid doughy texture. The honey mustard dip can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days. For gluten-free or dairy-free options, use appropriate substitutes as noted.

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