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Easy Mini Cheese Dogs Recipe: 24 Golden, Cheesy Party Bites

Easy Mini Cheese Dogs Recipe

Flaky crescent dough wraps cocktail sausages and thin strips of American cheese for a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer. This recipe makes 24 warm mini cheese dogs in approximately 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 8 oz can Refrigerated crescent dinner-roll dough
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • 24 pieces Cocktail-size smoked sausages or mini hot dogs
Serving Suggestions
  • As needed Ketchup, yellow mustard, or barbecue sauce

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C), then line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Unroll the chilled crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles to create 24 dough pieces.
  3. Cut each American cheese slice into 6 narrow strips, creating 12 strips total. Place one cheese strip near the wide end of each dough piece, using the cheese sparingly so it melts neatly.
  4. Place one cocktail sausage at the wide end of each dough piece, directly over the cheese. Roll the dough around the sausage and cheese, keeping the filling enclosed as much as possible.
  5. Arrange the wrapped sausages seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each piece. If desired, lightly brush the exposed dough with beaten egg for a more evenly browned finish.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is puffed and golden brown. Let the mini cheese dogs cool briefly, then serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

Keep the crescent dough chilled until you are ready to use it because cold dough is easier to separate and cut cleanly. Use thin cheese strips to help prevent excessive leakage. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat until warm.