Hot Dog Mummies

I make mummy hot dogs every Halloween. Super simple and fun to do with just 2 ingredients! The kids love to decorate them with mustard eyes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course lunch/dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 8 people

Calories 1765.5 kcal

Equipment

1 Saucepan
1 Baking Sheet
1 Paper Towels

Ingredients

Main

8 hot dogs
1 8-ounce package refrigerated crescent rolls
1 teaspoon yellow mustard or as needed (Optional)

Instructions

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Allrecipes / Diana Chistruga
Place hot dogs in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Allrecipes / Diana Chistruga
Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 strips. Wrap 1 strip of dough around each hot dog, leaving small gaps for the eyes, to create the look of a mummy. Allrecipes / Diana Chistruga
Place dots of mustard on the top of each for the eyes, nose, and mouth. Arrange hot dogs on a baking sheet. Allrecipes / Diana Chistruga
Bake in the preheated oven until crescent dough is golden brown and flaky, about 10 minutes. Allrecipes / Diana Chistruga
Enjoy! Allrecipes / Diana Chistruga

Notes

Ensure hot dogs are thoroughly drained and patted dry; excess moisture can lead to soggy dough rather than a crisp, golden crust. When wrapping, avoid overstretching the crescent dough as it can tear or bake unevenly. Aim for a snug but not overly tight spiral. For an elevated touch, a small sliver of cheese (like cheddar or American) can be wrapped with the hot dog before the dough. After baking, a light brush of melted butter can add a glossy finish and richness. Experiment with different types of mustard or even a dot of ketchup for varied "eye" decorations.