Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket

Preheat oven to 400ºF

Lightly flour a work surface and roll into a 10x15" square...

• 1 (8oz) crescent dough sheet

Cut dough into 1x3" strips and then open...

• 1 package (13oz) cocktail sausages

Roll each sausage into the strips of dough.

Bring a medium sauce pan of water to a boil then sprinkle in...

• 1/3 cup baking soda

Drop each sausage roll into the boiling water for 15-20 seconds then remove and place on a baking sheet.

Whisk until smooth...

• 1 egg

Brush each sausage roll with the whisked egg and then sprinkle with coarse kosher salt.

Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Pair with Beer Cheese Dip

Melt in a saucepan to form a roux...

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour

About 30 seconds after butter has combined with the flour add...

• 3/4 cup light beer
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Whisk together until the cream cheese has melted fully. Remove from heat and add...

• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Whisk together until a smooth sauce has formed. Enjoy!