Description

Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket is a fun and delicious appetizer featuring smoky little sausages wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, dipped in a baking soda bath to create a pretzel-like texture, then baked to golden perfection. Enhanced with a touch of Dijon mustard and topped with coarse sea salt, these bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, game days, or casual snacking.

Ingredients

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Sausage and Dough

1 (14-oz) package Lit’l Smokies Smoked Sausages
2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls

Mustard Filling

⅓ cup dijon mustard

Boiling Solution

10 cups water
⅔ cup baking soda

Egg Wash and Topping

1 egg
1 Tbsp water
coarse sea salt, for sprinkling

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF to prepare for baking the pretzel pigs in a blanket.
Prepare Baking Soda Bath: In a large pot, combine 10 cups of water and ⅔ cup baking soda. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil; this bath will help create the pretzel crust on the dough.
Prepare Dough: Unroll both cans of crescent roll dough and separate into 16 triangles. Spread about a heaping teaspoon of Dijon mustard evenly on each triangle. Then cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles for smaller wraps.
Wrap Sausages: Place one Lit’l Smokies sausage on the wide end of each narrow triangle and roll it up tightly, forming a mini wrapped sausage.
Boil Wrapped Sausages: Using tongs or a strainer, dip each wrapped sausage into the boiling baking soda bath for 7-10 seconds. This step will give the dough a pretzel-like texture and rich flavor. Remove and place each dipped sausage on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Apply Egg Wash and Salt: Whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon water to create an egg wash. Brush this mixture over the tops of each dipped wrapped sausage to help them brown nicely. Sprinkle coarse sea salt generously over the tops.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and fully cooked.

Notes

For best results, ensure the baking soda water is at a rolling boil before dipping the wrapped sausages.
If preferred, you can substitute the Dijon mustard for spicy brown mustard or skip the mustard for a milder flavor.
Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
These pretzel pigs in a blanket can be served with extra mustard or your favorite dipping sauces.
Make sure not to boil the wrapped sausages for too long to avoid soggy dough—7 to 10 seconds is ideal.