About This Recipe
Frank & Swiss Bites are savory appetizers featuring frankfurter pieces and Swiss cheese wrapped in crescent dough. This recipe uses standard preparation methods without requiring specialized equipment. The dish is designed for efficient preparation using common kitchen tools.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Requires minimal preparation time
- Uses readily available ingredients
- Produces consistent results through clear instructions
- Allows for batch preparation
- Suitable for various occasions
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dough
- 4 frankfurters (approximately 8 oz total)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese (approximately 4 oz total)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)
Step by Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles
- Cut frankfurters into 16 equal pieces
- Cut Swiss cheese slices into 16 small rectangles
- Place one frankfurter piece and one cheese rectangle on each dough triangle
- Roll dough around filling starting from wider end
- Place rolls seam-side down on baking sheet
- Mix water with optional poppy seeds in small bowl
- Brush tops of rolls with water mixture
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown
- Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving
FAQ
Can I use different cheeses?Other melting cheeses like provolone or gouda may be substituted for Swiss cheese.
Can I prepare these ahead of time?Assemble unbaked rolls and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
Are other sausages acceptable?Any pre-cooked sausage of similar size may replace frankfurters.
You Must Know
- Dough must remain chilled before handling
- Seal rolls completely to prevent filling leakage
- Uniform piece sizes ensure even cooking
- Baking sheet placement affects browning consistency
- Cooling period allows cheese to set
Storage Tips
- Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days
- Reheat in 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-7 minutes
- Freeze unbaked rolls on baking sheet before transferring to freezer bags
- Frozen unbaked rolls can be baked directly, adding 2-3 minutes to cooking time
- Do not refrigerate unbaked rolls longer than 24 hours