If you are looking for a cute and spooky Halloween snack for your next party, these Mummy Dogs are fantastic. Not only are they easy, but they're tasty and fun! Serve them with one of my dip ideas to take the theme over the top, and you're sure to impress (and scare) your party guests.
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Sometimes I like to make these just for fun. I love how crispy the crescent rolls get while the hot dogs remain perfectly juicy on the inside. This recipe makes an ordinary hot dog on a bun fun to make AND eat!
If wrapped hot dogs are your favorite appetizer, you need to try pigs in a blanket and pretzel dogs.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's just 3 ingredients: All you need for these mummy wrapped hot dogs are the crescent rolls, hot dogs, and candy eyes. It's very basic, but they're still so yummy.
- It's super easy: This is a simple recipe. Just wrap and bake! Then you'll have spooky mummy dogs for Halloween.
- It has endless serving ideas: There are so many ways you can serve these mummy dogs. They go well with so many dips, they're good for parties, or just a fun Halloween snack.
Ingredients
These are the ingredients you'll need for this mummy dog recipe.
- Hot dogs: I use basic franks for this recipe, but you can use all beef, turkey, etc., based on your preference.
- Crescent rolls: I use cans of crescent rolls and lay them out, then cut them. You may use crescent dough sheets instead.
- Candy eyes: Basic black and white candy eyes are just fine. If you want to get creative, you can try colored candy eyes instead.
- Dip: I have a couple of different dip recipes that go with the theme, such as a bloodshot eye, spider web, ghost, and monster puddle. They are combinations of everyday condiments like ketchup, mustard, and relish.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Sausage: Try this recipe with a bratwurst or smoked sausage instead of a hot dog for a slightly different flavor.
- Add bacon: Wrap a strip of partially cooked bacon under the crescent roll pieces for more texture and flavor.
- Use cocktail franks: Make mini mummies using cocktail wieners. You may even cut regular hot dogs smaller.
How to Make Mummy Hot Dogs
Here are the instructions needed to make these mummy hot dogs and various spooky dips. Preheat your oven to 375°F and spray your baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray before you begin.
Step 1: Cut the crescent dough. Slice the crescent roll dough into ¼ inch pieces.
Step 2: Wrap the hot dogs. Use two strips and wrap each hot dog, leaving a space for the eyes.
Step 3: Bake them. Once all the hot dogs are wrapped and placed on the sheet pan, bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 4: Add the eyes. Next, use dots of mustard to add two eyes to each mummy.
Step 5: Spiderweb dip. Fill a small bowl with ketchup and add three circles of mustard on top. Drag a toothpick 5-7 times around from the outside circle to the middle to create a web design.
Step 6: Monster puddle dip. Fill the edges of a small bowl with ketchup, and then add relish in the middle. Top it with some candy eyes.
Step 7: Ghost dip. Cut a ghost shape out of a slice of cheese with a cookie cutter and place it on top of a bowl of ketchup. Add eyes with two drops of mustard.
Step 8: Bloodshot eye dip. Fill a bowl with a few scoops of mayonnaise, leaving a hole in the middle. Fill that hole with ketchup and use a toothpick to drag out squiggly lines. Add a dollop of mustard to the center for the eye.
Recipe Tips
- Think about bandages when wrapping: I like to make sure I wrap the hot dogs with the crescent strips going in different directions, so it looks a little bit more like a mummy.
- Dry the hot dogs: If you find the hot dogs are a little wet and the dough isn't sticking to them well, pat them dry with paper towels.
- Use a pizza cutter: I highly recommend a pizza cutter over a knife, even though you can use both for cutting the dough. I get cleaner cuts with it.
These mummy dogs are spooky and cute, just like these Jalapeno Popper Mummies!
Storage Directions
- Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Freeze them for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: These are best reheated in the oven or air fryer for about 5 minutes at 350 degrees. I would skip the microwave because it can make them soggy.
- Make Ahead: Wrap your mummy dogs up to 24 hours in advance and store them in the refrigerator until you're ready to bake them.
Serving Suggestions
- Try some more dips with these mummy dogs! I love hot BBQ sauce, ketchup with onions, and buffalo ranch sauce. They all have a red hue to them, simulating "blood."
- Prepare some more appetizers like Crock Pot hot wings and buffalo chicken wonton cups.
- Make them anytime in October to celebrate Halloween alongside with these Oreo Spiders (With Oreo Cakesters)
Recipe FAQs
Sure! Make some air fryer mummy dogs by cooking them in a preheated air fryer at 330°F for 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown.
If you add them while the hot dogs are still hot, the condensation may cause the eyes to fall off. I like to give them 5 minutes or so to cool before adding the candy eyes.
Of course. Line your baking sheet with parchment instead of using nonstick spray. It helps with cleanup, too.
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Mummy Dogs
Ingredients
- 1 Package of hotdogs 8 hotdogs
- 1 Can of refrigerated Crescent roll sheets
- 16 candy eyes
- Mustard
- ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Pickle relish
- 1 slice of cheese
Instructions
Oven Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375° and spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Unroll the crescent dough on a large cutting mat. Cut ¼th inch slices down the long side of the dough.
- Starting at one end, wrap a strip of dough randomly around the hot dog. You may wish to use 2 strips per hot dog. Leave a gap for the eyes.
- Place the crescent wrapped hot dogs on the pan and place in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes and check if the dough has cooked. Add another minute or 2 of baking time if the dough isn't quite baked through.
- Put a dot of mustard for each eye, then place a candy eye on the mustard. This will help "glue" the eyes on. You don't need much. Serve with your choice of dips.
Air Fryer Directions
- Preheat air fryer to 330 degrees for 5 minutes.
- Prepare air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place mummy dogs inside air fryer. Set timer for 5 to 6 minutes or golden brown.
- Carefully remove mummy dogs from air fryer basket. Put a dot of mustard for each eye, then place a candy eye on the mustard. This will help "glue" the eyes on. You don't need much.
- Serve immediately with your choice of dip.
Dip Directions
- Web: Fill a small bowl with ketchup. Make three circles around the bowl, each one smaller than the last. Space each circle out evenly from the other. Put a large dot of mustard in the middle. Using a toothpick, start from the middle and pull straight out past the last circle to create a line of mustard connecting to each circle. Go to the opposite side of the bowl and pull out from that side. You can do this 5 to 7 times. This will create a web.
- Monster puddle: Go around the outer edge of the bowl in a circular manner and make a "cup of ketchup". Fill the inside of the "cup" with green relish. Place eyes around the puddle.
- Ghosts: Use a mini ghost cookie cutter or a sharp knife and cut out a ghost shape. You can cut out eyes for more effect. Make a few and place in a bowl of ketchup. You can also cut out bats if you want.
- Bloodshot eye: Spoon mayonnaise in a bowl and use a spoon to create a "hole" in the middle. Fill the hole with ketchup. Using a toothpick, starting in the ketchup, pull outwards in a squiggle line, dragging some ketchup out to create a bloodshot effect. Repeat around the ketchup. Add a little circle of mustard to finish out the eye.
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Notes
- Store your mummy dogs in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Try cooking them in the air fryer instead of the oven.
- Lightly pat excess moisture off the hot dogs before you wrap them to make it easier for the dough to stick.
- Allow the mummy dogs to cool slightly before you add the candy eyes so they don't fall off or melt.
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This post was originally published, 7/22/21. It's been updated with new content and images.
Melinda C. says
Hello Karin & Ken,
These mummy dogs are so cute. Definitely delicious and a great Halloween meal:) I am making these several times before Halloween so they look like
yours. I'm getting the hang of it!!!!
If it was up to me I would eat the whole package of hotdogs, dressed up as
mummies:)
Love this recipe-Thank You & Happy Halloween
Karin and Ken says
I feel the exact same way. I love eating hot dogs like that too! I’m sure yours look great. Enjoy your weekend. Talk soon. Karin
Claire says
These are such a great idea they are so fun to makenwith the kids. They get right in there and help. Thanks for always having the best recipes!
Karin and Ken says
You’re so kind! We try our best! My grandson likes to help me too. So much fun. All the best. Karin
Macey says
We just love Halloween in our house. I have picky eaters so its hard sometimes to get them to eat the same things. These work out every time. I couldn't find the google eyes do you know where to get them? Also that dip was such a great idea. These are great.
Karin and Ken says
We order the edible eyeballs from Amazon and put them on so many things! We love Halloween too! All the best. Karin
Maia says
What about amazing family fun snack! My kids live to eat these and make them and make all the dips! They might not want all of the dips. But still want to make them! Thank you for a fun way to eat with the kids!
Karin and Ken says
I’m so happy you’re enjoying this easy recipe! As always you’re most welcome! We try our best. Take care. Karin