Silly Mini Dogs Dill Pickle (Print View)

Mini hot dogs in pastry with tangy dill pickle queso dip—an easy snack for gatherings.

# Components:

→ For the Mini Dogs

01 - 1 sheet (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
02 - 24 cocktail sausages
03 - 1 egg, beaten
04 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

→ For the Dill Pickle Queso Dip

05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
08 - 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
09 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles
11 - 1 tablespoon pickle juice
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
15 - 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (optional)
16 - Salt, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the crescent dough and cut it into 24 thin strips. Wrap each cocktail sausage with a dough strip, pinching the ends to secure. Place the wrapped sausages seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Brush each wrapped sausage with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
04 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
05 - While the mini dogs are baking, prepare the queso dip. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
06 - Gradually whisk in the milk. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese until they are fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
08 - Fold in the chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and fresh dill, if using. Season with salt to your preference.
09 - Transfer the queso dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with additional chopped pickles or dill, if desired. Serve the hot mini dogs alongside the queso dip.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Perfect make-ahead party food that reheats beautifully
  • The combination of crispy pastry and tangy pickle dip is absolutely addictive
02 -
  • These mini dogs can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated unbaked
  • The queso dip reheats beautifully in the microwave with a splash of milk
  • Kids absolutely love helping wrap the mini dogs makes for a fun cooking activity
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  • For the flakiest pastry, make sure your dough is cold when you start working with it.
  • If your queso becomes too thick upon standing, simply whisk in a tablespoon of warm milk to restore the perfect consistency.
  • The key to perfectly golden mini dogs is a thorough egg wash application make sure to coat all exposed dough surfaces.
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