Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket

5 from 1 vote

These pretzel pigs in a blanket are a simple way to take the party favorite to the next level. They're a great appetizer that is perfect for a party, or game day!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Servings:

Calories: 68kcal

Ingredients

8 cups water
1/2 cup baking soda
24 Lit'l Smokies Smoked Sausages
8 oz Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough Sheets
1 egg (optional)
1 TBS water (optional)
coarse sea salt

Instructions

Add the water and baking soda to a large pot and bring it to boil over medium heat on the stove top.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner and set it aside.
Roll out the crescent roll dough from the can. Pinch the triangles together at the seems if you're using regular Crescent Roll Dough.. Cut them into strips that are 1 inch x 4inches long.
Pat the little smokies dry with paper towels.
Wrap each sausage with a strip of dough, squishing the end of the dough onto itself as best as you can.
Drop 3 to 4 wrapped sausage into the boiling water and boil for about 5 to 10 seconds. This goes really quick, so watch closely (because the dough is so thin, longer than this and it will start to fall apart)
Lift them out with a slotted spoon and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, keeping the seam side down. Repeat with additional sausages, placing them 1 to 2 inches apart.
(Optional) Beat the egg and water in a small bowl. Brush the egg wash over the top of the pretzel bites. (The salt should stick to them without the egg wash, and the photographed batch didn't have it)
Sprinkle the top of each lightly with coarse sea salt.
Bake the pan for 15-20 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the sausages are hot throughout. *
Serve warm.

Notes

*You can also make these pretzel pigs in a blanket in the air fryer. Bake them in the air fryer at 350 F for 5 to 6 minutes or until the tops are golden, then flip them over and bake for another 3 to 4 minutes. Make sure to spray your air fryer with olive oil spray before hand.

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