Prepare your Mom-of-the-Year speech for after you serve these Mummy Dogs, a delicious Halloween treat for the entire family!
Sometimes, you get a nice softball straight over the plate. You lean into the swing, bring the bat around so fast that the breeze lifts your ponytail, and then connect with ball, sending it soaring over the fences. It’s a mom home run. At least, that’s what this recipe will earn you. Whether you have picky eaters or vacuum-everything-up eaters, this recipe is a surefire hit.
These Mummy Hot Dogs are a great way to bring October’s spooky season into your kitchen – and get a healthy dinner out of it too! Not to mention these savory dogs absolutely adorable, with those cute mayonnaise/peppercorn eyes peeking out from a delicious puff pastry mummy wrap.
In conclusion: It’s cute. It’s easy. And you’ll get some mom props. Win-win-win. If you’re feeding adults and kids, add some Cheeseburger Sliders or Air-Fryer Brats. And don’t forget to bring the theme to its logical dessert conclusion with this rockin’ Candy Corn Parfait.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This recipe is so easy that you’ll start dreaming up other themes to dress up the dutiful hot dog. If your kiddos are old enough, you can recruit them to help wrap the mummy or decorate the face. These would be great to bring to the class Halloween party too!
Ingredients
- 8 hot dog sausages
- ½ pack crescent roll dough
- mayonnaise and peppercorns for the eyes
How to Make – The Steps
Step 1: Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a baking sheet.
Step 2: Use a sharp knife to cut the crescent roll dough into long strips about ¼ inch thick and as long as the roll.
Step 3: Take a sausage in your hand and roll the dough strips around and around the sausage to make it look like a wrapped mummy. Be sure to leave a little space for the eyes.
Step 4: Arrange the wrapped sausages onto the prepared baking tray, making sure they don’t touch.
Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
Step 6: Let the sausages cool before adding the mayonnaise and peppercorns for the eyes.
Tips & Tricks for a Perfect Mummy Dog
- Cut the crescent dough as thin as possible.
- Bring the mummy to life by wrapping the dough in relatively even spacing. A little irregularity is fine – they’ll make even better (and more realistic, if you (or your kids) believe in that) mummies!
- Grease your baking sheet or use a silicone baking mat.
- Cool the Mummy Dogs completely before adding the mayonnaise and peppercorn eyes.
FAQs
Sure! Any kind will work: bratwurst or even veggie sausages. Just make sure to account for different cooking times.
In a word, no. Use cream cheese, ketchup, or mustard—or go crazy with mini chocolate chips or raisins (dessert with the meal, what could be better?).
Your kitchen, your mummies! Go all out and add some cheese or peppers. Or you could go sweet instead, and wrap a banana or fold in some chocolate for a dessert-y twist to these Mummy Dogs.
Serving Suggestions
I kind of want to call these the Yummy Mummy Dogs because they’re great to eat—and great served any which way your heart desires. If your Mummies need some plate companions, add some coleslaw or french fries. Serve with some condiments (ketchup *can* look like gory blood) or spicy mustard. Some fresh apple juice will help wash it all down!
Make Ahead and How to Store
Multitasking moms, take note: You can prep these beforehand. Wrap them in the dough and chill in the fridge for a few hours until you’re ready to serve. Then bake them just before the meal. These will store in the fridge for 3-4 days (as long as they’re in an airtight container). To reheat, toss them in the oven at 350°F until they’re warm.
Mummy Dogs Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 hot dog sausages
- ½ pack crescent roll dough
- mayonnaise and peppercorns for the eyes
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a baking sheet.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the crescent roll dough into long strips about ¼ inch thick and as long as the roll.
- Take a sausage in your hand and roll the dough strips around and around the sausage to make it look like a wrapped mummy. Be sure to leave a little space for the eyes.
- Arrange the wrapped sausages onto the prepared baking tray making sure they don’t touch.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
- Let the sausages cool before trying to add on the mayonnaise and peppercorns for the eyes.
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