Spooky Crescent Mummy Dogs
These adorable Spooky Crescent Mummy Dogs are a festive twist on a family favorite that’s perfect for Halloween gatherings. Wrapped in flaky crescent dough, each hot dog becomes a creepy but delicious mummy, complete with mustard eyes and a cheeky ketchup smile. This fun and easy recipe brings just the right amount of spooky delight to your dinner table and is an excellent way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They’re not just cute; they’re irresistibly tasty, too! Make them for a Halloween party or a simple family dinner, and watch them vanish in no time!
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Servings
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Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1 (8 ounce) can (Unrolled and separated into rectangles)
American cheese slices
2 1/2 slices (Quartered)
Large hot dogs
10 (None)
Cooking spray
As needed (For light spraying on dough)
Mustard
To taste (For decorating the mummies)
Ketchup
To taste (Optional for dipping or decorating)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Open the can of Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls and unroll the dough. Separate it at the perforations to create four rectangular sections. Press the perforations with your fingers to seal them securely.
3
Using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors, cut each rectangle lengthwise into 10 thin strips to obtain a total of 40 pieces of dough.
4
Take the American cheese slices, and cut each slice into quarters. You should have enough cheese to place on each hot dog.
5
Wrap each hot dog and one quarter slice of cheese with 4 pieces of the cut dough, resembling 'bandages.' Stretch the dough slightly as you wrap to ensure each hot dog is covered, leaving about 1/2 inch uncovered at one end for the 'face' of the mummy.
6
Place the wrapped mummy dogs on a large ungreased cookie sheet with the cheese side facing down. Lightly spray the dough with cooking spray for a golden finish.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 13 to 17 minutes, or until the dough is light golden brown and the hot dogs are heated through.
8
Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool for a moment. Use mustard to draw spooky features, like eyes and mouths, on the 'face' of each mummy before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Spooky Crescent Mummy Dogs?
Spooky Crescent Mummy Dogs are a festive Halloween snack made by wrapping hot dogs and cheese in thin strips of crescent dough to resemble mummies.
What ingredients are required for this recipe?
You will need a can of Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls, American cheese slices, large hot dogs, cooking spray, mustard, and ketchup.
How many hot dogs does this recipe make?
This recipe is designed to make 10 large mummy dogs.
What oven temperature is needed for baking mummy dogs?
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) before baking.
How do I prepare the crescent dough for wrapping?
Unroll the dough and separate it into four rectangles. Press the perforations to seal them, then cut each rectangle into 10 thin strips for a total of 40 strips.
How much cheese should I use for each hot dog?
Cut each American cheese slice into quarters and use one quarter-slice for each hot dog.
How many strips of dough go on each hot dog?
Use 4 pieces of the cut dough strips to wrap each hot dog and cheese slice.
Should I leave any part of the hot dog uncovered?
Yes, leave about 1/2 inch of the hot dog uncovered at one end to create the 'face' of the mummy.
Do I need to grease the cookie sheet?
No, you should use an ungreased cookie sheet, but you can lightly spray the dough itself with cooking spray for a golden finish.
How long do the mummy dogs need to bake?
Bake them for 13 to 17 minutes until the dough is light golden brown and the hot dogs are heated through.
How do I make the eyes for the mummies?
After baking, use mustard to draw small dots on the exposed 'face' area to serve as eyes.
Can I use ketchup for decoration?
Yes, ketchup can be used to draw cheeky smiles or served on the side for dipping.
Is this recipe suitable for kids?
Absolutely! It is a kid-friendly recipe and an excellent way to get children involved in wrapping the dough 'bandages' in the kitchen.
What type of cheese works best?
American cheese slices are recommended as they melt well and stay in place under the dough.
What size crescent rolls should I buy?
The recipe calls for one standard 8-ounce can of refrigerated crescent dinner rolls.
How do I ensure the dough stays on the hot dog?
Stretch the dough strips slightly as you wrap them to ensure they adhere to the hot dog and cheese.
Should the cheese side face up or down on the tray?
Place the wrapped mummy dogs on the cookie sheet with the cheese side facing down.
Can I make these for a party?
Yes, these are excellent party food and are specifically tagged for Halloween gatherings and snacks.
What is the total preparation and cook time approximately?
Preparation takes about 15-20 minutes and baking takes about 13-17 minutes, so they are ready in under 40 minutes.
Can I use different types of hot dogs?
Yes, while the recipe calls for large hot dogs, you can use any variety you prefer, though bake times may vary slightly.
How do I get a golden finish on the dough?
Lightly spraying the wrapped dough with cooking spray before putting them in the oven helps achieve a golden color.
What tools do I need to cut the dough?
A sharp knife or kitchen scissors work best for cutting the crescent dough into thin strips.
Are mummy dogs served hot or cold?
They are best served warm immediately after baking and decorating.
Can I make these ahead of time?
They are best fresh, but you can wrap them in advance and keep them refrigerated until you are ready to bake.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 6 total ingredients used in this recipe.
What if the dough perforations don't seal?
Simply use your fingers to firmly press and pinch the dough together to create a solid rectangle before cutting strips.
Why are they called 'Mummy' dogs?
They are named for their appearance; the thin strips of white dough look like the bandages of a mummy.
Are there any optional ingredients?
Ketchup is listed as an optional ingredient for extra decoration or as a dipping sauce.
How do I store leftovers?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven or toaster oven to maintain dough crispness.
Can I use mustard for the mouth too?
Yes, mustard can be used to draw eyes, mouths, or any other spooky features on the mummy's face.