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Spooky Mummy Hot Dogs

Spooky mummy hot dogs are made by wrapping hot dogs in puff pastry or biscuit dough and baking until golden brown, creating a chaotic, bandaged appearance. They are topped with gooey cheese and a dash of paprika for a smoky eye effect, resulting in a crispy, cheesy snack with a fun, Halloween-themed look.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package roll puff pastry or biscuit dough thawed if frozen
  • 6 hot dogs hot dogs
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar cheese or your favorite melting cheese
  • 1 teaspoon paprika paprika for smoky eyes
  • 1 egg egg, beaten for egg wash

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife
  • Wooden skewer or toothpick
  • Brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Unroll the puff pastry or biscuit dough and cut it into strips about 1/2 inch wide—these will serve as the bandages for your mummies.
  3. Wrap each hot dog with the dough strips, overlapping slightly to create a bandaged, mummified look. Leave a small section at one end uncovered to serve as the face area.
  4. Place the wrapped hot dogs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
  5. Brush the dough with the beaten egg to give a shiny, golden finish once baked.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is puffed and golden brown with crispy edges.
  7. Once baked, sprinkle shredded cheese over the face area of each mummy, then dust lightly with paprika for a smoky 'eye' effect.
  8. Return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and looks gooey and inviting.
  9. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then serve your spooky mummy hot dogs on a platter—perfect for Halloween parties!

Notes

For extra spookiness, use sliced olives or peppercorns for eyes. These are best enjoyed warm when the cheese is gooey.