The Windy City Minis

“The Windy City Minis” offer a delightful twist on traditional party appetizers, perfect for any gathering where you want to impress your guests with a touch of creativity and a nod to Chicago-style flavors.

This dish cleverly combines cocktail sausages and flaky biscuit dough to create mini bites that are both tasty and satisfying. Each mini is seasoned with an egg wash and a sprinkle of poppy seeds before baking, resulting in a beautifully golden finish that’s both visually appealing and delicious.

The uniqueness of this appetizer extends to its accompaniments—two homemade condiments. One is a creamy blend of yellow mustard, mayonnaise, and savory Lipton® Golden Onion dry soup mix, creating a rich dipping sauce that complements the sausages beautifully.

The other is a fresh, tangy relish made from finely diced pickles, tomatoes, and a hint of celery salt, adding a fresh and crunchy contrast to the rich, buttery biscuits.

These elements come together to embody a festive and flavorful experience that captures the essence of Chicago’s culinary spirit in every bite.

Ingredients

• 1 (14-ounce) package cocktail sausages
• 1 (16-ounce) can jumbo refrigerated biscuits
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Lipton® Golden Onion dry soup mix
• 1/3 cup pickles, finely diced
• 1/3 cup tomatoes, finely diced
• 2 teaspoons celery salt

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line a baking sheet with foil.

Step 3 -In a bowl, add the cocktail sausages.

Step 4 -Remove the biscuits from the can, separate them, and cut each of the biscuits into 4 triangles.

Step 5 -Place one of the cocktail sausages on each of the dough triangles with the tip of the sausage at the point of the triangle.

Step 6 -Press the sausage down into the biscuit, then bring the edges up on the sides of the cocktail sausage and loosely seal the edges together. The biscuit should open slightly when baking.

Step 7 -Place the sausage-biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8 -In a bowl, add the egg and the water and whisk to combine.

Step 9 -Brush the sausage-biscuits with the egg wash.

Step 10 -Sprinkle the sausage-biscuits with the poppy seeds.

Step 11 -Bake the sausage-biscuits until the biscuits are golden-brown, about 12-14 minutes.

Step 12 -In a small bowl, add the mustard, the mayonnaise, and the soup mix and stir until well-combined.

Step 13 -In another small bowl, add the pickles, the tomatoes, and the celery salt and toss to evenly combine.

Step 14 -Transfer the sausage-biscuits to a serving platter.

Step 15 -Serve with the tomato relish and the dipping sauce.

FAQ: The Windy City Minis

1. What are The Windy City Minis? The Windy City Minis are a creative appetizer that pairs cocktail sausages with biscuit dough, baked to perfection and served with unique, homemade condiments. They are designed to be easy to make and perfect for parties or casual gatherings.

2. What ingredients do I need for this recipe? You’ll need cocktail sausages, refrigerated jumbo biscuits, an egg, poppy seeds, yellow mustard, mayonnaise, Lipton® Golden Onion dry soup mix, pickles, tomatoes, and celery salt.

3. How should I prepare the sausage and biscuit before baking? Separate the biscuits, cut them into triangles, and place a cocktail sausage on each triangle. Fold the biscuit dough around the sausage so that it is partially enclosed, then place them on a baking sheet.

4. What is the baking time and temperature for The Windy City Minis? Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and bake the mini bites for about 12-14 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.

5. How do I make the dipping sauce and tomato relish? For the dipping sauce, mix yellow mustard, mayonnaise, and Lipton® Golden Onion soup mix until well combined. For the relish, toss finely diced pickles and tomatoes with celery salt.