Get ready to wrap up some spooky, delicious fun for your next Halloween feast! These incredible, super-easy “Hot Dog Mummies” are the ultimate festive treat and a guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike. We’re talking about a classic, savory hot dog, all bundled up in warm, buttery, and flaky crescent roll “bandages,” with the cutest little cheesy eyes peeking out from a tiny opening.
This isn’t just a recipe; it’s a guide to your new favorite Halloween tradition. We’ll show you the simple secrets to creating these adorable and spooky snacks using just a handful of store-bought shortcuts. Served with a side of “bloody” ketchup for dipping, this is a fun, satisfying, and deeply comforting meal that is perfect for fueling up before a long night of trick-or-treating or as the star of your Halloween party spread.
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Recipe Overview: The Ultimate Spooky & Fun Halloween Dinner
What makes these Hot Dog Mummies so spectacularly fun is their brilliant, easy-to-make design and their classic, crowd-pleasing flavor. This recipe is a masterpiece of festive simplicity. The “mummies” are classic, savory hot dogs, and the “bandages” are made from a convenient, store-bought tube of refrigerated crescent roll dough. Each hot dog is artfully wrapped in thin strips of the dough to look like a mummy, then baked to golden-brown perfection. The final, magical touch is adding two tiny cheese “eyes” that peek out from the bandages, bringing your ghoulish creations to life.
| Metric | Time / Level |
| Total Time | 25 minutes |
| Active Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
| Servings | 8 mummies |
The “Mummy’s” Parts: The Essential Ingredients
This iconic party dish uses a handful of simple shortcuts to create its signature spooky look and savory flavor.
- The “Mummy” (The Hot Dog!):
- A classic, all-beef, bun-length hot dog is the perfect choice for this recipe. Their long, uniform shape is ideal for wrapping into a perfect little mummy.
- The “Bandages” (The Crescent Dough!):
- Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough: This is the key to an incredibly easy and impressive result! A tube of your favorite brand of store-bought, refrigerated crescent roll dough (like the kind from Pillsbury™) is the perfect, no-fuss material for creating soft, buttery, and flaky “bandages.”
- The “Eyes”:
- White American Cheese: A single slice of classic, white American cheese is perfect for creating the bright white “eyes” for your mummies. The recipe includes a brilliant trick of using the narrow end of a piping tip to punch out perfect, tiny circles.
- Ketchup or Mustard: A tiny dab of ketchup or mustard is all you need to create the “pupils” and to “glue” the cheesy eyes onto your hot dog.
Step-by-Step to the Best Hot Dog Mummies
This fun and festive appetizer is incredibly simple to prepare.
Step 1: Prepare the Dough “Bandages” and Wrap Your Mummies
Step 1: First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
Step 2: Open your tube of crescent dough and carefully unroll the dough onto a clean work surface. Gently press together the diagonal seams to create one large rectangle of dough.
Step 3: Use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut the dough lengthwise into 8 long, thin strips.
Step 4 (The Fun Part!): Take one hot dog and one strip of the dough. Start at one end of the hot dog and begin to wind the dough around it, pulling gently to stretch the dough as you go.
Pro Tip: Crisscross the dough every so often and leave some small gaps so it looks like rustic, ancient mummy wrappings!
Step 5: Near one end of the hot dog, be sure to leave a narrow, 1/2-inch strip of the hot dog exposed so you can add the eyes after baking.
Part 2: Bake to Golden Perfection
Step 1: Place your wrapped hot dog “mummies” on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the wrapping process with your remaining dough and hot dogs.
Step 2: Bake for about 15 minutes, until the crescent roll “bandages” are a beautiful, deep golden brown and puffed up.
Part 3: Add the Eyes and Serve
Step 1: While the hot dogs are baking, use the narrow end of a wide piping tip to punch out 16 small, round circles of the white American cheese to create the “eyes.” Step 2: Carefully remove the hot dogs from the oven. Using a toothpick, smear a tiny bit of ketchup or mustard on one side of each of the cheese rounds. Step 3: Gently “glue” two of the cheese rounds onto the open area of each hot dog to create the eyes. Step 4: Using the same toothpick, put a tiny dab of ketchup or mustard in the center of each of the cheese “eyes” to create a pupil.
Serve the hot dog mummies immediately with a side of warm, “bloody” ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Hot Dog Mummies (The Perfect Halloween Treat!)
An easy and festive recipe for ‘Hot Dog Mummies,’ a perfect kid-friendly meal for Halloween. This simple dish uses refrigerated crescent roll dough as a convenient shortcut. The dough is cut into thin strips which are then wrapped around bun-length hot dogs to resemble mummy bandages, leaving a small space for the face. After being baked until golden brown, the ‘mummies’ are decorated with eyes made from small rounds of American cheese, with ketchup or mustard for the pupils.
Ingredients
- One 8-ounce tube refrigerated crescent dough
- 8 bun-length hot dogs
- 1 slice white American cheese
- Ketchup and/or mustard, for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent dough onto a work surface and press the seams together to create a single rectangle.
- Cut the dough lengthwise into 8 long, thin strips.
- Take one hot dog and one strip of dough. Wind the dough around the hot dog, stretching it slightly as you go, to look like mummy wrappings. Leave a small gap of exposed hot dog near one end for the ‘eyes.’
- Place the wrapped hot dog on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and hot dogs.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, until the dough is golden brown.
- While the hot dogs are baking, use the narrow end of a piping tip or a small straw to punch out 16 small rounds from the slice of cheese for the mummies’ eyes.
- Remove the hot dogs from the oven. Use a toothpick to place a small dab of ketchup on the back of each cheese round and ‘glue’ two eyes onto each mummy in the open space.
- Use the toothpick again to put a tiny dot of ketchup or mustard in the center of each cheese round to create a pupil.
Notes
- This is a fun and very easy recipe that uses store-bought crescent roll dough as a shortcut.
- Stretching the dough slightly as you wrap the hot dogs helps to create the classic ‘mummy’ look.
- This is a great recipe to make with kids for a fun Halloween activity.
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
These Hot Dog Mummies are the perfect make-ahead party appetizer!
- Make-Ahead: For a super-fast and impressive party snack, you can prepare the entire recipe and fully wrap the raw hot dogs on your baking sheet up to 24 hours in advance. Simply cover the baking sheet tightly with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. When your party starts, you can simply pop them in the oven for a fresh, hot appetizer.
- Storage: Store any leftover baked mummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: The best way to reheat the mummies and bring back some of their original texture is on a baking sheet in a hot 350°F oven for just 5-8 minutes.
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Creative Recipe Variations (“Make it Your Own Monster!”)
- Make it a Cheesy Mummy: For a delicious, cheesy surprise, you can wrap a thin strip of string cheese or a slice of American cheese around the hot dog along with the crescent dough before you bake it.
- Use a Different “Mummy”: If you’re not a fan of hot dogs, you can easily substitute them with an equal number of your favorite fully-cooked sausages, like a smoky kielbasa or a classic bratwurst.
- Add a Savory Seasoning: For an extra layer of savory flavor, you can brush the raw dough “bandages” with a little bit of melted butter and sprinkle them with your favorite seasoning, like an “everything bagel” seasoning blend or some garlic powder, before you bake them.
Enjoy Your Ultimate Spooky & Fun Halloween Treat!
You’ve just created a truly special dish that is a perfect harmony of fun, classic ingredients and delicious, satisfying flavors. These classic “Hot Dog Mummies” are a testament to the power of a simple, creative idea to become an instant party favorite and a treasured holiday tradition. It’s a rewarding and deeply satisfying recipe that is sure to make your Halloween party a memorable one.
We hope you enjoy every last, perfect, and delicious bite!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the absolute best way to wrap the mummy dogs so that the dough doesn’t unravel?
The secret is to gently stretch the dough as you wrap it around the hot dog. This will help it to adhere to itself. When you place the wrapped hot dogs on the baking sheet, be sure to tuck the final end of the dough strip underneath the hot dog to help hold it in place as it bakes.
Q2: Can I make these Halloween mummy dogs ahead of time for a party?
Yes, this is a perfect make-ahead appetizer! You can fully assemble the unbaked mummies on a baking sheet, cover them tightly, and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When your party starts, you can simply pop them in the oven so they are served hot and fresh.
Q3: What can I use instead of a tube of refrigerated crescent dough?
If you can’t find refrigerated crescent roll dough, you can also use a tube of refrigerated pizza dough. Simply unroll the dough and use a pizza cutter to cut it into long, thin strips, and then proceed with the recipe as directed.
Q4: Can I make these in an air fryer?
Yes, an air fryer is a fantastic way to make these! Simply preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place the wrapped hot dogs in a single layer in your air fryer basket. You will likely need to work in batches. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, until the dough is a deep golden brown and cooked all the way through.
Q5: What are some other fun ideas for the “eyes”?
If you don’t have American cheese, you can also use small, edible candy eyeballs, which you can find in the baking aisle of most grocery stores. You can also use a simple dot of ketchup and mustard, or even a tiny piece of a black olive.