This recipe for Honey Chili Pigs in a Blanket is a great way to use up leftover hot dogs! Not to mention, this fun twist on a nostalgic dish combines sweet honey with the kick of chili for an upgraded and elevated recipe that will have your guests coming back for seconds!
This blanket of dough is an easy one rise dough with the addition of garlic and chili powder. These subtle flavor notes give this nostalgic recipe a flavor makeover. The dough is brushed with honey for a delicious combination of sweet and spicy, while grassfed beef hot dogs provide a robust flavor. This simple appetizer makes the best addition to your holiday party!
Use up leftover hot dogs with this easy recipe for Honey Chili Pigs in a Blanket. This recipe starts with a simple one rise dough with the addition of chili powder and garlic powder. Wrap up hot dogs, brush with honey, and sprinkle with poppy seeds for an elevated take on a classic appetizer!
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add the yeast, cane sugar, and warm water. Mix together and allow to sit for 5 minutes or until bubbly.
In a small pot, add the butter, buttermilk, and honey and put over low/medium heat. Stir until the butter and honey are completely melted, then remove from heat and set aside.
Add the flour, cane sugar, sea salt, garlic powder, and chili powder to the yeast mixture. Then add the milk mixture on top. Mix on low until a smooth dough forms, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise for 1 to 3 hours or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the hot dogs in half.
Lightly flour a work surface. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to 15x5-inches. Cut that into 12 triangles.
Wrap each hot dog half in the triangle and roll it up. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
To make the topping: Add the honey and water to a small dish and microwave for about 10 seconds until the honey has melted so it is able to combine with the water.
Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the dough and hot dogs with the honey mixture. Sprinkle the dough with poppy seeds.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as mustard or ketchup.
