Crispy Crescent Roll Mummy Dogs
Juicy beef hot dogs wrapped in golden, flaky crescent pastry bandages with playful mustard eyes and savory dipping sauces.
In a nutshell:These authentic american crispy crescent roll mummy dogs come together in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients. The chef's secret: moisture on the hot dogs prevents crescent dough from adhering snugly. Pat each hot dog dry. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
These Crispy Crescent Roll Mummy Dogs are the ultimate crowd-pleasing Halloween appetizer and festive dinner! Plump, juicy all-beef hot dogs wrapped in thin, flaky ribbons of buttery crescent dough baked to golden perfection, complete with adorable mustard dot eyes. Ready in just 25 minutes!
Key Equipment
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- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pizza cutter or kitchen shears
- Toothpick (for mustard eyes)
- Small dipping bowls
Chef's Pro-Tips
- Pat hot dogs completely dry: Moisture on the hot dogs prevents crescent dough from adhering snugly. Pat each hot dog dry with paper towels before wrapping.
- Use a pizza cutter for uniform bandage strips: Unroll crescent dough sheet and use a pizza cutter or pastry wheel to cut into 1/4-inch thin strips for clean, effortless wrapping.
- Leave a 1/2-inch gap for the face: When winding pastry strips around each hot dog, leave an exposed area near the top so you have space to dot yellow mustard eyes after baking.
Ingredients
8
servings
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1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough, or seamless crescent dough sheet
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8 standard all-beef hot dogs, or smoked sausages / plant-based franks, patted dry
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4 slices American or cheddar cheese, optional, cut into thin strips
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1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, for brushing dough
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1 tbsp yellow mustard or Dijon mustard, for dotting mummy eyes
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16 tiny black peppercorns or black sesame seeds, optional, for eye pupils
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½ cup tomato ketchup & honey mustard, for dipping
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep Oven & Hot Dogs
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat hot dogs completely dry with paper towels.
Slice Dough into Mummy Bandages
Unroll crescent dough onto a clean cutting board. If using perforated crescent triangles, press seams together firmly to form a smooth rectangle. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut dough lengthwise into long, thin strips (about 1/4-inch to 1/3-inch wide).
Wrap the Mummies
If using cheese, place a thin strip along the back of each hot dog. Wrap 3 to 4 strips of dough around each hot dog, crisscrossing slightly to create overlapping mummy bandages. Leave about 1/2 inch of hot dog exposed near the top for the face, and wrap extra dough around the top as a mummy cap.
Brush & Bake
Place wrapped mummy dogs onto prepared baking sheet, seam-sides down. Brush lightly with melted butter. Bake for 14–17 minutes until crescent dough is puffed and deep golden brown.
Add Eyes & Serve
Let cool for 3 minutes. Dip the tip of a toothpick into yellow mustard and dab two small yellow dots onto the exposed hot dog face. Press a tiny peppercorn or black sesame seed into the center of each dot. Serve warm with ketchup and honey mustard for dipping!
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Yes! Slit each hot dog lengthwise halfway through and tuck a thin strip of cheddar or American cheese inside before wrapping with crescent dough.
Yes! Air fry mummy dogs at 350°F (175°C) in a single layer for 7-9 minutes until golden-brown and crispy.
Assemble mummy dogs on a baking sheet, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before baking fresh for your party.
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