Description
These easy Mummy Hot Dogs wrap classic franks in crescent “bandages” for a fun, kid-friendly Halloween appetizer. Golden, flaky dough + juicy hot dogs, with cute mustard or ketchup eyes—fast, festive, and perfect for parties.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (or crescent sheet)
- 8 hot dogs (or mini hot dogs for bite-sized mummies)
- 1 slice cheese, very thin (optional)
- 2 tablespoons mustard or ketchup (for eyes)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. If using perforated crescent rolls, unroll and press seams to seal; with a sheet, simply roll out. Slice dough into thin strips (about 1/8–1/4 inch) for “bandages.”
3. Optional: Lay a very thin strip of cheese on each hot dog.
4. Wrap each hot dog with dough strips, criss-crossing and leaving a small gap near one end for the “face.”
5. Arrange on the baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart. Bake 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden.
6. Cool slightly, then add two tiny dots of mustard or ketchup for eyes (or press on candy eyes with a dab of mustard). Serve warm.
Notes
- How to Serve Mummy Hot Dogs: Serve warm on a festive platter with small bowls of ketchup, mustard, honey mustard, or spicy mayo. For a party board, add olives, pickle spears, carrot sticks, and pretzels.
- How to Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 6–8 minutes until the dough re-crisps. Avoid microwaving if possible (softens pastry).
- Make-Ahead: Wrap the hot dogs and refrigerate on a tray up to 6 hours; bake just before serving. Or par-bake 8–9 minutes, cool, store chilled, then finish baking 4–6 more minutes before the party.
- Tips: Pat hot dogs dry so the dough adheres and crisps. For extra color, brush wrapped mummies lightly with beaten egg or milk before baking. Use mini hot dogs for bite-size appetizers (reduce bake time by 2–3 minutes).
- Variations: Cheesy: Tuck a thin cheese strip under the “bandages.”
- Everything-Style: Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning before baking.
- Spooky Spices: Dust with smoked paprika or garlic powder before the oven.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free crescent-style dough, if available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mummy
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Mummy Hot Dogs, Halloween appetizer, spooky snacks, crescent roll mummy dogs