Spooky-cute and fast, these mummy hot dogs wrap classic franks in crescent-dough “bandages,” bake up golden, and get their personality from candy eyes. Perfect for Halloween parties or pre-trick-or-treat dinners, these easy crescent mummy dogs use just a few ingredients and are ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
With just 3 simple ingredients, these cute mummy hot dogs couldn’t be easier. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.
- Hot dog sausages – You can use any type of hot dog for this recipe, including beef, pork, chicken or turkey dogs — you can even use vegetarian alternatives. Just make sure they’re fully cooked, as they will primarily be warmed in the oven.
- Crescent roll dough – Find this pre-made dough for crescent rolls in the refrigerator section at the grocery store.
- Candy eyes for decoration – If you can’t find these at your local grocery store or craft store, you can buy them online.
What to Serve with Mummy Hot Dogs
These mummy hot dogs are fun on their own, but you can also serve them with a side of french fries, zucchini fries, or a side salad for a complete meal. In addition to ketchup and mustard, try serving sauces like ranch chip dip, Chick-fil-A sauce, or queso dip.
If hosting a Halloween party, there are plenty of fun and festive treats you can serve these with too. Mummy Oreo Cookies, Ghost Cookies or even Monster Bark would all be fun ideas.
Tips for the Best Mummy Hot Dogs
Check out my tips for ensuring you make the perfect Halloween snacks!
- Wrapping Technique – Try to keep the dough strips thin and evenly spaced. Don’t worry about perfection – the quirky, uneven wrapping can add to the mummy effect!
- Creating the ‘Face’ – The ‘face’ gap is important, not just for the candy eyes but also to ensure some part of the hot dog peeks through, adding to the mummy-like appearance.
- Baking Time – Baking times may vary based on the type and size of the hot dogs you’re using and your oven’s specific characteristics. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning the dough.
Variations
There are plenty of ways for you to make these Mummy Hot Dogs your own.
- Eyes – If you don’t have candy eyeballs, you can simply use mustard or ketchup to create eyes on your hot dog mummies. Also, you can use a small amount of cream cheese instead of the mustard for even more sticking power.
- Sausages – Instead of regular hot dogs, use any type of sausage that you like. Or, substitute a plant-based sausage.
- Pastry – Instead of crescent dough, use puff pastry or phyllo dough. You can also use pizza dough or make your own dough.
- Cheese – Wrap the hot dog with a slice of cheese before wrapping it with pieces of dough.
- Eggs – Use a pastry brush to apply an egg wash to the wrapped mummy hot dogs for shine.
Common Questions About Mummy Hot Dogs
As long as you buy hot dogs that have been cooked already (and most have been), you do not need to heat them before wrapping them.
These mummy hot dogs are absolutely easy to make. You can even enlist the help of your kids in the kitchen!
Yes, you can use your air fryer to make these mummy hot dogs. Just make sure to leave space in between each of them so that the dough cooks properly and they don’t stick together.
Mummy Hot Dog Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 hot dogs , blotted dry
- 8 ounces crescent dough sheet*
- Candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the 8 ounces crescent dough sheet* and cut it into strips that are approximately 1/4 inch wide. Select one strip and begin to wrap it around a blotted dry hot dog, starting at one end and working your way to the other, much like a mummy's bandages. Make sure to press the end of each strip to the beginning of the next to secure them, hot dogs are a little wet. Remember to leave a small gap near one end to mimic the mummy's "face." For a more authentic mummy look, cross the strips over one another and leave some gaps in between.
- Continue this wrapping process with the rest of the hot dogs, using the strips of dough to achieve a mummy-like appearance. Place the complete mummys on the prepare baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
- Remove the hot dog mummies from the oven and allow them to cool before.
- For the finishing touch, dab a little bit of mustard or ketchup on the back of each eye and attach in the eye area.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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No kids at home, but I’m totally making these for myself! They’re too cute not to!
How cute! I bet these would be a fun addition to a Halloween party.
These are adorable! I am so excited to make them for the kids this weekend. They’re going to love them!
Such a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween! My kids loved every bite!