Mummy Hot Dog Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
123 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mummy Hot Dog Recipe
Description
The Mummy Hot Dog recipe crafts a fun, Halloween-inspired snack by wrapping hot dogs with thin strips of crescent dough to mimic mummy bandages. The crescent dough is cut into narrow strips and wrapped around each hot dog with intentional gaps to reveal parts of the "face" for a more authentic mummy look. Pressing dough edges secures the wrapping. Baking at 375°F until golden develops a flaky crust over the juicy hot dog.
After baking and cooling, candy eyes or dollops of mustard or ketchup are applied to create expressive "eyes," completing the mummy appearance. The combination of warm, soft, buttery dough with the savory, slightly juicy hot dog makes for a satisfying snack or party treat.
Crescent dough sheets can be perforated or whole; if perforated, pinching strips together before wrapping allows for secure bandages. This recipe is accessible for home cooks offering a creative way to dress up standard hot dogs with a simple baking technique and festive decoration.
Ingredients
- 8 hotdog
- 8 ounces crescent dough sheet
- Candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent dough and cut it into strips that are approximately 1/4 inch wide. Select one strip and begin to wrap it around a hot dog, starting at one end and working your way to the other, much like a mummy's bandages. Make sure to press the end of each strip to the beginning of the next to secure them, hot dogs are a little wet. Remember to leave a small gap near one end to mimic the mummy's "face." For a more authentic mummy look, cross the strips over one another and leave some gaps in between.
- Continue this wrapping process with the rest of the hot dogs, using the strips of dough to achieve a mummy-like appearance. Place the complete mummys on the prepare baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
- Remove the hot dog mummies from the oven and allow them to cool before.
- For the finishing touch, dab a little bit of mustard or ketchup on the back of each eye and attach in the eye area.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- Crescent dough sheets may be perforated or non-perforated; pinching edges together helps secure bandages when using perforated dough.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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