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Easy Hot Dog Pretzel Bites

These easy hot dog pretzel bites bring together soft dough and juicy sausage for the perfect appetizer. Great for parties, game nights, or snacks, they're fun to make and even better to eat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough and Filling
  • 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
  • 12 cocktail sausages cut into bite-size pieces
Boiling and Topping
  • 1/4 cup baking soda
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
  • coarse salt for topping

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium Pot
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the dough into strips and wrap each around a piece of sausage. Pinch to seal.
  3. Bring a medium pot of water to a gentle boil. Carefully add the baking soda.
  4. Boil the bites in batches for about 30 seconds, then transfer to the baking sheet.
  5. Brush each bite with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with your favorite dip.

Notes

  • To save time, use pre-cut sausages or prepare dough ahead of time.
  • These bites can also be frozen after baking and reheated in the oven for a quick snack.