Mini Hot Dog Appetizers

These mini hot dog appetizers wrapped in flaky puff pastry are the ultimate party snack — easy to make, kid-friendly, and delicious!

5 from 2 votes

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings: 8

Preheat oven to 400 F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut hot dogs into small pieces (approximately 6 pieces each).
Flour the surface and roll out the puff pastry.
Prepare the egg wash by beating 1 egg together with 1 tablespoon of water.
Cut the puff pastry into equal strips.
Brush one end of each puff pastry strip with the egg wash.
Add 1 piece of sausage and roll it up. Place on the baking sheet.
Brush the top of the pigs in the blanket with egg wash. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake until golden brown (about 20 minutes).

To get the best results with this simple recipe, use quality ingredients, like all-beef hot dogs and really good puff pastry.
Let the pastry thaw in the fridge overnight or on the countertop for about an hour.
Make sure to cut pastry into equal sizes to ensure even cooking. A pizza cutter works well for cutting thin strips.
Precook the hotdogs in a skillet before rolling them up in the pastry.
Bake until golden brown. Use a meat thermometer to be sure the hot dogs are cooked through.
Egg wash helps to bind the ends together. It also gives a glossy, golden brown shine.
Roll the pigs in a blanket a day ahead. Keep them covered, in a single layer, in the refrigerator overnight. Before baking, brush with the egg wash.
Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.