Every Halloween party needs a spooky, yet simple treat, and these Hot Dog Mummies are a family favorite! Savory hot dogs are wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, baked until golden, and finished with silly candy eyeballs.
They're festive, kid-friendly, and perfect as a quick pre-trick-or-treat dinner or a great Halloween recipe for a party.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Fun & festive - The perfect Halloween food idea for parties or after-school snacks, along with these Mummy Rice Krispie Treats and Mummy Cookies.
- Quick & easy - Just 25 minutes from start to finish.
- Kid-friendly - Kids love wrapping the "mummies" and adding the eyes.
- Crowd-pleaser - Great for serving with dips like ketchup, mustard, or cheese sauce.
Ingredients (with Notes)
- 1 (8-ounce) pack crescent rolls - Convenient and flaky; pizza dough works too, but it's less buttery.
- 1 (8 count) package bun-length beef hot dogs - Beef holds the dough better, but any type works.
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted - Margarine can be swapped in a pinch.
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder - Optional, but adds a "garlic knot" flavor.
- 16 candy eyes - Or DIY edible eyes with mozzarella and olives. Use any extra candy eyes to make Mummy Oreos, Halloween Snack Mix or Halloween Pretzel Sticks.
- 1 teaspoon ketchup - Used to "glue" the eyes in place.
- Serving suggestions - Serve with ketchup or mustard for dipping.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare - Heat oven to 375°F. Line a 9×13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form the Dough - Pinch the seams of the crescent rolls together to make one large sheet.
- Cut Strips - Slice the dough into 16 thin strips using a knife or pizza cutter. (Leftovers? Roll them into crescent bites!)
- Wrap the Mummies - Wrap 2 strips of dough around each hot dog, leaving a gap near the top for the eyes. Place on prepared sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Brush with Garlic Butter - Mix melted butter and garlic powder, then brush over the dough.
- Bake - Bake 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Add Eyes - Let cool 5 minutes, then secure candy eyes with a dot of ketchup.
- Serve - Enjoy warm with ketchup or mustard for dipping.
Tips & Notes
- Don't skip leaving a gap for the eyes - it makes them look extra spooky!
- For extra flavor, tuck a strip of cheese under the dough before wrapping.
- Want spicy mummies? Drizzle with hot sauce before serving.
FAQs
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Bake, cool, and freeze in a resealable bag for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving.
How do I store leftovers?
Store cooled mummy dogs in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
How do I reheat them?
Oven: 350°F for 5-7 minutes
Microwave: 1 minute
Air Fryer: 360°F for 3-5 minutes
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with an apple cider punch or orange soda for Halloween vibes.
- Add to a Halloween snack board with chips, pretzels, and veggie sticks.
- Serve alongside melted cheese dip for dunking.
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Recipe
Hot Dog Mummies
Savory hot dogs wrapped in buttery crescent dough and topped with candy eyes for the perfect spooky Halloween snack.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce pack crescent rolls
- 8 beef hot dogs bun-length
- ¼ cup salted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 candy eyes
- 1 teaspoon ketchup
- Serving suggestions: ketchup and or mustard for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare your pan. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a 9×13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Create 1 sheet of dough. On a flat nonstick surface like a cutting board, pinch the crescent seams together so it's one sheet of dough.
- Cut the dough into strips. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut 16 thin strips. You may have leftover dough, that's ok! Roll it up and make crescent bites!
- Wrap the hot dogs. Carefully wrap 2 strips of dough around each hot dog, making sure to leave a gap in the dough towards the top of the hot dog for the eyes. Overlap the dough as you wrap it, just like a mummy's wrappings, and place each dough-wrapped hot dog on the parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Make garlic butter. In a small bowl, combine the butter with the garlic powder and brush it over the crescent dough with a pastry brush.
- Bake. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the dough has just begun to turn golden brown.
- Add the eyes. Let them cool for about 5 minutes and then add the eyes to the gap at the top of the mummy's wrappings. Use a dot of ketchup under each eye to secure them.
- Serve. Serve warm with ketchup or mustard for dipping
Nutrition
Serving: 1hot dog | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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