Description
Spooky Halloween “Mummy Hot Dogs” wrap classic frankfurters in crispy pastry bandages, creating a playful party snack that delights kids and adults. Guests will love these creepy yet delicious treats that bring festive fun to any seasonal celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 hot dogs
Dough and Cheese:
- 1 package crescent dough
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
Finishing and Serving Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter, melted
- Ketchup, for serving
- Mustard, for serving
Instructions
- Unfurl the crescent dough across a clean work surface, creating a smooth rectangular canvas for crafting edible mummies.
- Strategically slice the dough into delicate strips on one side, ensuring precision for an authentic wrapped appearance.
- Position a creamy cheese slice strategically along the uncut edge of the dough, creating a savory foundation.
- Carefully nestle the hot dog atop the cheese slice, aligning it perfectly for optimal wrapping.
- Meticulously weave the dough strips across the hot dog in an asymmetrical crisscross pattern, mimicking bandage-like layers.
- Intentionally leave a small exposed section to represent the mummy’s mysterious face area.
- Delicately brush the wrapped mummies with a golden layer of melted butter, enhancing their crispy exterior.
- Transfer the wrapped delicacies to a prepared baking sheet, positioning them with ample spacing.
- Slide the sheet into a preheated oven set at 375°F, allowing the mummies to transform into a golden-brown masterpiece.
- Monitor the baking process, removing them when the dough achieves a rich, appetizing amber color (approximately 10-15 minutes).
- Optional: For air fryer enthusiasts, reduce cooking time to 5-8 minutes, ensuring equally tantalizing results.
- Artfully arrange the mummy hot dogs on a serving platter, accompanied by classic ketchup and mustard for dipping.
Notes
- Choose high-quality hot dogs for better flavor and texture, preferring all-beef or turkey varieties for a more gourmet twist.
- Experiment with different cheese types like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to add unexpected depth to the classic recipe.
- Ensure even dough wrapping by using a pizza cutter for precise, uniform strips that create a professional mummy bandage effect.
- Adjust cooking time based on your oven’s performance, watching closely to prevent over-browning while maintaining a golden, crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg