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Mini Hot Dogs

These Mini Hot Dogs are the perfect appetizer or snack for any party or holiday all year long. Both kids and adults love them, so make a double batch since they will disappear quick!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Package of Cocktail Sausages
  • 1 Can of Jumbo Refrigerated Biscuits
  • 1/2 C of Yellow Mustard
  • 2 T of Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 2 T of Poppy Seeds
  • 1 egg

Method
 

  1. Remove cocktail sausages from the package and place in a bowl, then remove the biscuits and cut each biscuit into four quarters. You want them to look like triangles.
  2. Place one sausage on each triangle with the tip of the sausage at the point of the triangle. Press the sausage down into the biscuit, then bring the edges up on the sides of the sausage.
  3. Place the bundles on the foil lined baking sheet.
  4. Take your egg and whisk it with a couple of tablespoons of water. Then brush each biscuit with some of the egg wash. Then sprinkle with the poppy seeds.
  5. Place in the oven that’s heated to 375° and bake for 12 minutes. You want them to be golden brown.
  6. In a bowl combine your mustard, mayo, Worcestershire and garlic salt. Mix until well combined.
  7. Dice your pickles, tomatoes and onion. I Iike to use my chopper for this to make it quick!
  8. Remove the mini hotdogs from the oven, drizzle with the mustard sauce and top with the pickle, tomato and onion.

Notes

Storage: 
Store any leftover mini hot dogs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, oven, or air fryer until warmed through.
You can even freeze cooked or uncooked mini hot dogs. Just place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet to start. Freeze for an hour or so until chilled, then place into a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating or baking from frozen, just know they will need a bit longer in the oven to cook through.
These mini cocktail hot dogs are perfect for making in advance too. Wrap them in the biscuit dough, then keep them covered in the fridge until you are ready to bake before entertaining.
Tips: 
  • For a cheesy twist, add a small piece of cheese inside the biscuit dough before wrapping the hot dog.
  • Use a different dough. You can use crescent roll dough instead of biscuit dough for a different texture.
  • Swap the cocktail weiner for another type of sausage. Experiment with different types of sausages or even vegetarian alternatives to suit your preferences.
  • Top the hot dogs with different spices and seeds. I've also used sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, and more!