Description
These Mini Pretzel Dogs are a fun and tasty appetizer perfect for parties or snacks. Savory mini hot dogs are wrapped in soft dough, baked to golden perfection, and sprinkled with coarse salt for a delicious twist on the classic pigs in a blanket.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
Filling:
- 12 mini hot dogs or cocktail sausages
Pretzel Bath:
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 4 cups water
For Topping:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Coarse salt
- Optional: mustard or cheese for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the dough and cut it into 12 equal strips. Wrap each mini hot dog in a strip of dough, pinching the seams to seal.
- Make Pretzel Bath: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Reduce to a simmer and dip the wrapped dogs for about 20–30 seconds.
- Bake: Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite dip!
Notes
- You can use puff pastry or homemade pretzel dough for a different texture.
- These freeze well—just reheat in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pretzel dog
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
