Description
Spooky halloween mummy hotdogs deliver playful party fun for kids and adults alike. Wrapped pastry bandages create creepy character with mustard eyes that make guests giggle and grab more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 hotdogs
- 1 can (8 ounces / 226 grams) crescent roll dough
Decorative Ingredients:
- Mustard (for eyes)
- Ketchup (for eyes)
Optional Decorative Ingredients:
- Candy eyes
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375°F (190°C), ensuring a consistent temperature for even baking.
- Carefully separate the crescent dough sheet and slice into slender, elongated strips using a sharp knife.
- Drape the dough strips around each hotdog in a crisscrossing pattern, mimicking bandage-like wrappings while intentionally leaving small openings to represent the mummy’s facial area.
- Arrange the mummified hotdogs on a clean baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow proper heat circulation.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the dough transforms into a golden, crispy exterior.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a moment before decorating the exposed facial sections with playful candy eyes or precise dots of mustard/ketchup to create whimsical facial expressions.
- Plate the mummy hotdogs alongside complementary dipping sauces such as ketchup or mustard for an interactive Halloween-themed dining experience.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality hot dogs for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure dough strips are thin and evenly cut to create a realistic mummy bandage effect.
- Slightly stretch the dough strips while wrapping to prevent gaps and ensure complete coverage.
- Experiment with different mustard or ketchup designs to create unique mummy face expressions.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute crescent dough with gluten-free pastry or wrap with thin slices of bacon.
- Keep an eye on baking time to prevent over-browning, as ovens can vary in temperature and performance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg