Hot Dog Mummies: A Fun Halloween Dinner
As Halloween approaches, families and friends are on the lookout for fun and easy recipes to celebrate the spooky season. One great idea is making hot dog mummies! This creative dish combines tasty sausages wrapped in strips of dough, resembling little mummies. It’s a fun way to get kids involved in the kitchen while creating a festive treat. You can easily customize the faces using olives for a creepy touch. Let’s dive into this simple recipe!
Hot Dog Mummies: A Fun Halloween Dinner
Description
Enjoy the delightful taste of hot dog mummies, perfect for Halloween parties. These savory treats are fun to make and eat, bringing a spooky spirit to your celebrations.
Ingredients for Hot Dog Mummies
Instructions for Hot Dog Mummies
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Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Start by preheating your oven to 200°C. This ensures that your hot dog mummies will cook evenly and get that golden-brown color. While the oven heats, take your puff pastry dough out of the refrigerator. If it’s frozen, let it thaw for about 10 minutes. Once it’s soft enough to work with, lightly flour your countertop to prevent sticking.
Roll out the dough using a rolling pin until it's about 1/4 inch thick. Then, cut the dough into long strips, about 1 cm wide. These strips will wrap around the sausages, giving them that mummy appearance. You will need enough strips to wrap around the sausage several times, so prepare a generous amount. If your dough starts to get sticky, just sprinkle a little more flour.
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Step 2: Wrap the Sausages
Now, take your hot dog sausage and begin wrapping it with the strips of puff pastry. Start at one end and spiral the dough around the sausage, leaving small gaps between the strips. This will give the appearance of mummy bandages. Make sure to leave one end of the sausage uncovered; this will be where you add the face later.
Continue wrapping until the entire sausage is covered, except for the end. As you wrap, press the dough gently to secure it in place. If you have any extra dough, you can cut it off and use it for another sausage or snack. Once all the sausages are wrapped, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
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Step 3: Bake the Mummies
After preparing the hot dog mummies, it’s time to bake them! Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown. Keep an eye on them as they bake, as oven temperatures can vary.
While the mummies are baking, you can prepare the olive faces. Take the black olives and cut them in half. You’ll use the halves as eyes. The small, round shapes will add a perfect spooky touch to your mummies. Once the baking time is complete, remove the hot dog mummies from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
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Step 4: Add the Faces and Serve
Once your hot dog mummies have cooled slightly, it’s time to add the olive faces. Use a little bit of ketchup or mustard to “glue” the olive halves onto the exposed end of the sausage, making them look like eyes. You can get creative with the placement of the eyes, giving each mummy a unique look.
Serve your hot dog mummies on a platter with extra ketchup and mustard on the side for dipping. They make a perfect snack for Halloween parties or family gatherings. Enjoy watching everyone have fun with these spooky treats!
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- Calories from Fat 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Saturated Fat 5g25%
- Cholesterol 30mg10%
- Sodium 800mg34%
- Potassium 200mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 10g20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- You can customize your mummies with different types of sausages, like turkey or vegetarian options.
- For extra fun, serve them with a “bloody” ketchup dip!
- These hot dog mummies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can use crescent roll dough or even biscuit dough if you prefer.
Simply substitute the hot dog with a plant-based sausage or a veggie stick.
Yes, you can prepare the mummies and keep them in the fridge before baking. Just bake them right before serving!
Besides olives, you can use small pieces of cheese or even mustard to create fun designs on your mummies.
