Mini Chicago Style Hot Dogs (Easy Party Appetizer)
These Mini Chicago Style Hot Dogs are the ultimate bite-sized party snack. Wrapped in flaky, golden dough and topped with classic Chicago-style fixings, they deliver big flavor in a fun, handheld form. Perfect for game day, cookouts, or casual gatherings, these mini dogs are guaranteed to disappear fast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 mini dogs 1x
Ingredients
1 package mini cocktail sausages
1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tsp poppy seeds
Chicago-Style Toppings:
Yellow mustard
Sweet pickle relish
Tomato wedges, diced small
Dill pickle slices, chopped
Sport peppers (optional)
Finely diced white onion
Celery salt
Instructions
Preheat oven: 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Wrap sausages: Cut dough into small strips and wrap around each mini sausage.
Egg wash: Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
Bake: 12–15 minutes, until golden and puffed.
Top: Let cool slightly, then add a drizzle of yellow mustard, a spoon of relish, diced onion, tomato, chopped pickle, and a pinch of celery salt. Add a small slice of sport pepper if desired.
Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120–160
- Fat: 8–10g
- Carbohydrates: 8–12g