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 .

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.

Author: Evelyn

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.

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/hot-dog-mummies/