Mummy Dogs Recipe

Mummy Dogs Recipe: Perfect for Your Halloween Party

Halloween is right around the corner, and there’s no better way to bring some spooky fun to your table than with these delicious mummy dogs! They’re a playful twist on classic hot dogs, wrapped up in crescent dough bandages to resemble mummies—perfect for a fun and festive treat that’s sure to be a hit at your Halloween gathering.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 13-17 minutes
• Servings: Makes 10 mummy dogs

Quick and Easy: Did you know that mummy dogs can be prepped and baked in under 30 minutes? That makes them a go-to recipe for busy parents looking for a fun and easy meal to whip up during the spooky season.

Ingredients:

• 1 (8 oz.) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 2-1/2 slices of American cheese, quartered
• 10 large hot dogs
• 20 candy eyes (optional, for decoration)
• Cooking spray
• Mustard or ketchup (optional, for decorating)

Crescent Dough Fun: Crescent rolls are a popular ingredient for quick recipes. In fact, over 50% of crescent dough purchases are used for easy, creative recipes like mummy dogs, pigs in a blanket, or mini pizzas.

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Dough:
   Unroll the crescent dough and separate it at the perforations to form four rectangles. Press any perforations together to seal them.
3. Cut the Dough:
   Using a knife or kitchen scissors, slice each rectangle lengthwise into 10 strips, for a total of 40 dough strips.
4. Add Cheese:
   Cut your American cheese slices into quarters.
5. Wrap the Hot Dogs:
   Take four dough strips and wrap them around each hot dog, along with 1/4 of a cheese slice, to mimic “bandages.” Be sure to leave about 1/2 inch at the top of the hot dog exposed for the mummy’s face.
6. Prepare for Baking:
   Place the wrapped hot dogs (cheese side down) on an ungreased cookie sheet. Lightly spray the dough with cooking spray to give them a nice, crispy finish.
7. Bake:
   Bake in the preheated oven for 13-17 minutes, or until the dough turns a light golden brown and the hot dogs are heated through.
8. Add the Eyes:
   Once the mummy dogs have cooled slightly, use mustard to draw eyes on the exposed portion of the hot dogs. For extra flavor, you can serve them with ketchup for dipping.

The Longest Mummy Bandages: Ancient Egyptian mummies could be wrapped in up to 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) of linen bandages! That’s a lot of wrapping, similar to how we wrap our mummy dogs in dough.

Expert Tips:

• Don’t Overwrap: Be careful not to wrap the dough too tightly. You want to stretch it just enough to cover the hot dog, leaving some gaps for that authentic mummy look.
• Variety is the Spice of Life: Experiment with different types of cheese or even use turkey hot dogs for a leaner option.
• Get Creative: For added fun, give each mummy a different facial expression using different condiments like mustard, ketchup, or even black olives!

Cost-Effective Treat: This recipe is not only fun but also cost-effective. You can make a batch of 10 mummy dogs for around $8-$10 depending on where you buy your ingredients, making it an affordable Halloween party treat.

FAQs

Q: Can I make mummy dogs ahead of time?
A: Absolutely! You can prepare them up to a day ahead and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake.

Q: What’s the best way to store leftovers?
A: Leftover mummy dogs can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop them in the oven or microwave until warm.

Great for Parties: Mummy dogs are a popular party food choice, with over 50% of Halloween hosts choosing to serve themed foods like these for their gatherings.

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