Easy Mummy Hot Dogs: Best 20-Minute Halloween Recipe
These easy mummy hot dogs with crescent dough wraps are exactly what a Halloween appetizer should be—cute enough to make the kids squeal, simple enough that you’re not stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is having fun, and genuinely tasty in that nostalgic, buttery, salty way that hits different when you’re wrapped up in a blanket watching Hocus Pocus.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 hot dogs (standard size, preferably beef)
- Mustard or ketchup for the eyes
- Optional: Everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds
- Optional: Melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Press the seams together to form rectangles.
- Cut each rectangle into thin strips, about half an inch wide, using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
- Wrap each hot dog with the dough strips, starting at one end and wrapping at a slight angle, overlapping slightly. Leave a small gap at the top for the face.
- Place the wrapped hot dogs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each one.
- Optional: Brush with melted butter for a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the dough is golden brown and the hot dogs are heated through.
- Let them cool for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a serving platter.
- Add the eyes using mustard or ketchup, dotting two small eyes on the exposed hot dog at the top.
- Serve warm and watch them disappear.
Notes
Keep crescent dough cold until ready to use. Cut strips about half an inch wide for the perfect dough-to-dog ratio. Don’t wrap too tightly—leave breathing room for expansion. Pat hot dogs dry before wrapping to prevent soggy dough. For best results, serve within 15-20 minutes of baking. To reheat, use an air fryer at 325°F (160°C) for 3 minutes or oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mummy hot dog
- Calories: 220250
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 500600
- Fat: 1416
- Saturated Fat: 57
- Carbohydrates: 1822
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 810
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