Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

These easy baked pretzel pigs in a blanket are perfect for parties, game day, or anytime you need a simple, crowd-pleasing snack. Scroll down to save or print the recipe and get started.

Ingredients

  • water
    10 c
  • baking soda
    ¼ c
  • pizza dough or gluten free pizza dough
    1 package
  • little smokies sausages
    30
  • egg
    1
  • water
    1 tbsp
  • butter
    2 tbsp
  • coarse salt
    ½ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine the water and baking soda in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium high heat.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Unroll the pizza dough and cut it into 1-inch wide strips, then cut the strips into rectangles.

  4. 4

    Wrap each rectangle tightly around one sausage, stretching the dough as needed, and set the sausages aside.

  5. 5

    When the water begins to boil, drop each crescent wrapped sausage in the boiling water and boil for around 1 minute, until they float to the surface.

  6. 6

    Remove the sausages from the water and place on the prepared baking sheet.

  7. 7

    Whisk together the water and egg, then brush the egg mixture over the top of each dough covered sausage.

  8. 8

    Place in the oven to bake for 13 to 15  minutes, until the dough is golden brown.

  9. 9

    Allow the pretzel dogs to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then brush with melted butter and sprinkle sauce on top. Serve warm.

Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

30 min58 cal

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About this Recipe

Easy Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket: The Ultimate Party Appetizer

Get ready to become the MVP of any gathering with these incredibly easy Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket! Whether it's game day, a festive party, or just a fun family snack, this pretzel appetizer transforms the classic pigs in a blanket recipe into something truly special. Forget complicated steps – with a total time of just 30 minutes, you'll have a warm, salty, and utterly irresistible bite ready in no time.

What makes this Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket recipe stand out? We're taking the beloved little smokies appetizer and wrapping them in convenient pizza dough, then giving them that signature pretzel treatment. The result is a chewy, golden crust with that distinct pretzel flavor, perfectly complementing the savory little sausages inside. Plus, at just 58 calories per serving, they're a snack you can feel good about sharing!

Elevate Your Snack Game

The secret to that authentic pretzel taste and texture lies in a simple baking soda bath before baking. This gives your pizza dough pigs in a blanket that beautiful, bronzed exterior and slightly chewy bite. A quick egg wash and a sprinkle of coarse salt finish them off, making them look as good as they taste.

Serving Suggestions & Variations:

  • Dipping Fun: These pretzel dogs are fantastic on their own, but truly shine with a variety of dips. Think classic yellow mustard, spicy brown mustard, tangy honey mustard, a creamy cheese sauce, or even a ranch dressing.
  • Flavor Boosts: Before baking, try sprinkling on everything bagel seasoning instead of just coarse salt for an extra layer of flavor and crunch.
  • Cheese Please: For an even richer treat, tuck a tiny piece of cheddar or Gruyere cheese alongside each little smokie before wrapping.

This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and proof that the best appetizers don't have to be complicated. Get ready to impress everyone with your delicious homemade Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket!

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