These mummy hot dogs are such an easy way to make Halloween dinner a little more fun! Wrap hot dogs in crescent dough, add a few eyes, and serve them before everyone heads out to trick-or-treat.
Why You’ll Love These Mummy Hot Dogs
- Keep It Simple: Two main ingredients, and you can use mustard for the eyes if you don’t want to buy candy ones.
- Give the Kids a Job: Let them wrap the hot dogs! The bandages don’t need to be perfect, which is half the fun.
- Make Them Mini: Use little smokies for a Halloween party, or stick with regular hot dogs for dinner before everyone heads out for candy.
Mummy Hot Dog Ingredient Tips
The shopping list is short! Here are a few things to know before you start wrapping.
- Crescent Dough: Use regular refrigerated crescent rolls and pinch the seams together or grab a crescent dough sheet to skip that step! Keep the dough cold so it’s easier to cut and wrap.
- Hot Dogs: Pick your favorite! Pat them dry first so the dough is easier to work with.
- Eyes: Candy eyes give them that funny little face, but dots of mustard or ketchup work too. Add them after baking.
How to Make Mummy Hot Dogs
Let the kids help with the wrapping. Every mummy will look a little different, and that’s exactly how they should look!
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Unroll the crescent roll dough, pinch the seams together, and use a pizza cutter to cut it into thin ¼-inch-wide strips.
- Wrap: Wrap the strips around each hot dog, crossing them here and there to look like bandages. Leave a small gap near the top for the eyes.
- Bake: Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until the dough is golden brown.
- Add Eyes: Let them cool slightly, then add dots of mustard or ketchup for eyes. If using candy eyes, use a tiny dab of mustard or ketchup to help them stick.
Mummy Hot Dog Tips and Variations
- Don’t Overwrap: Leave a few gaps between the bandages and avoid thick layers of dough so it can bake through.
- Make Mini Mummies: Use little smokies and shorter strips of crescent dough for bite-size party snacks. Watch for the dough to turn golden rather than assuming the baking time will be exactly the same.
- Add Cheese: Place a small, thin slice of cheese against the hot dog before wrapping. Keep it tucked under the dough to help limit leaking.
Spiderweb Dip for Mummy Hot Dogs
This little spiderweb makes a bowl of ketchup look ready for Halloween! All you need is mustard and a toothpick.
- Make the Circles: Fill a small bowl with ketchup. Squeeze a small circle of mustard in the center, then add a few larger circles around it.
- Make the Web: Drag a toothpick from the center toward the edge through the mustard circles. Repeat around the bowl to make a spiderweb.
Want another dipping option? Try my J Dawgs Sauce!
Mummy Hot Dogs
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Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package crescent roll dough
- 8 hot dogs
- 16 candy eyes, optional
- Mustard or ketchup, as needed for decorating
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Unroll the crescent dough, pinch the seams together, and use a pizza cutter to cut it into ¼-inch-wide strips.
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Wrap the strips around each hot dog, crossing them here and there to look like bandages. Leave a small opening near the top for the eyes.
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Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until the dough is golden brown
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Let them cool slightly, then add dots of mustard or ketchup for eyes. If using candy eyes, use a tiny dab of mustard or ketchup to help them stick.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Wrap the hot dogs in crescent dough a few hours ahead, cover, and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. Add the eyes after baking.
- Storing Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They’re best fresh, but you can save any extras!
- Reheating: Remove the candy eyes, then warm in the oven until heated through. Add the eyes again after reheating.
Originally Posted on October 29, 2020
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I love how a few candy eyes can turn just about anything into Halloween food! Keep the mummy theme going with mummy cookie bites, add a pumpkin charcuterie board for snacking, or let everyone decorate their own Halloween cupcakes.
