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Close-up of baked mini pretzel dogs with golden tops and coarse salt next to a bowl of cheese dip.

Mini Pretzel Dogs Recipe

Jessie Winstead
These mini pretzel dogs are a quick, crowd-pleasing twist on classic pigs in a blanket. Made with pizza-crust dough sheets and little smokies, they bake up golden, chewy, and perfect for game days, parties, or easy appetizers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 32 mini dogs
Calories 70 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can refrigerated pizza crust sheet
  • 1 package beef little smokies 12 to 14 ounces
  • 6 cups water
  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water
  • coarse or pretzel salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 400°F (per the pizza crust tube). Line a sheet pan with parchment and set aside.
  • Unroll the pizza dough onto a clean board. Using a knife or pizza cutter, slice into 32 thin strips or small rectangles about the width of a little smokie.
  • Pat the sausages dry. Wrap each one tightly with a dough strip, pinching the seam so it stays closed.
  • In a large saucepan, bring water + baking soda to a gentle boil.
  • Working in batches of 4 to 5, lower the wrapped dogs into the water and boil 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Lift out with a slotted spoon, let excess water drip off, and place on the prepared pan.
  • Whisk egg yolk + a splash of water, then brush over the tops. Sprinkle lightly with coarse salt.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until deep golden brown.
  • Serve warm with cheese dip, ketchup, or mustard.

Notes

  • Keep the baking-soda bath to 20 to 30 seconds for pretzel color and chew without toughening.
  • Make ahead by wrapping up to 24 hours in advance and boiling and baking right before serving.
  • Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat at 350°F in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes or in the air fryer at 350 to 375°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Freeze unbaked on a tray until solid, then bag up to 2 months and boil directly from frozen with an extra 10 to 15 seconds in the bath.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 432mgPotassium: 2mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.03mg
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