Deliciously Fun Mummy Dogs: A Spooktacular Treat from My Food Blog!

Delightful Mummy Dogs: A Spooktacular Halloween Treat

Mummy dogs are the perfect blend of adorable and delicious, making them a must-have for your Halloween festivities. As a huge fan of themed food, I can confidently say that Halloween is one of the most exciting times to get creative in the kitchen. From chewy chocolate cookies adorned with googly eyes to sushi shaped like Totoro, there’s no shortage of fun food ideas—especially when it comes to mummy dogs!

Picture this: juicy hot dogs enveloped in buttery pastry strips, baked until they reach a golden-brown hue. Pair them with mustard or sweet-and-spicy ketchup for an irresistible handheld snack that will steal the show at your Halloween gathering.

What Exactly Are Mummy Dogs?

A beloved staple at Halloween parties, mummy dogs are essentially pigs-in-a-blanket with a whimsical twist. Instead of wrapping hot dogs in whole sheets of dough, you cut pastry into strips that mimic bandages. Once baked and adorned with cute candy eyes, these treats become irresistibly charming!

How to Create Your Own Mummy Dogs

Prepare Your Pastry: Cut your chosen pastry (puff pastry or crescent dough) into 1/4-inch strips. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even make homemade pie crust or rough puff pastry.
Wrap It Up: Take each strip and wrap it around the hot dog irregularly—leave about an inch from the top for adding eyeballs later.
Bake: Arrange your wrapped hot dogs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F until they turn golden brown.
Add Eyes & Serve: Once out of the oven, attach candy eyeballs using dots of mustard or ketchup—and enjoy!

Essential Ingredients for Mummy Dogs

The beauty of mummy dogs lies in their simplicity—you only need two main ingredients:

Pastry Dough
Hot Dogs

If you want to add some flair with candy eyes, grab those too!

Choosing Your Hot Dogs

Feel free to use any brand you love! Classic options include all-beef, pork, chicken, or turkey hot dogs; mini smokies also work wonderfully for bite-sized mummies.

Selecting Pastry Options

Crescent Dough: The traditional choice; either buy rolls or sheets (sheets save time since there’s no need to roll out).
Puff Pastry: This option yields flaky mummies that are light and airy.
Pizza Dough: For heartier mummies; use homemade recipes or store-bought varieties.
Pie Crust: Perfect if you’re looking for something unique—just cut into strips!

Crafting Adorable Eyeballs

Candy eyeballs add an extra touch of cuteness without altering flavor significantly—they’re easy enough to pick off if desired! Alternatively:

Use mustard dots as eyes.
Cut small circles from mozzarella cheese for whites and use seaweed pieces as irises.

Serving Suggestions

Mummy dogs taste delightful fresh from the oven but are equally enjoyable at room temperature! Present them on a platter alongside dipping bowls filled with ketchup and mustard—a perfect addition to any Halloween spread.

Fun Variations

Cheesy Mummy Dogs:
- Place slices of cheese beneath each hot dog before wrapping them up in dough.
Everything Bagel Spice Mummy Dogs:
- Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over wrapped mummies before baking for added flavor.

Make-Ahead Tips

You can prepare these tasty treats ahead by baking them early and serving at room temperature—or freeze unbaked ones until needed; just pop them straight into the oven when ready!

Reheating Instructions

To reheat leftover mummy dogs without losing their charm:

Bake at 375°F for 3–8 minutes until warmed through.
Remember not to add eyeballs until after reheating!

Happy cooking this spooky season! xoxo Steph

Recipe Overview

Spooky Mummy Dogs

Serves: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

8 oz crescent rolls (1 can)
8 hot dogs
16 candy eyes

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out crescent roll dough lightly using a rolling pin; pinch seams together if necessary.
Cut dough into thin strips (about 1/4 inch wide).
Wrap each strip around individual hot dogs irregularly while leaving gaps resembling bandages—ensure space is left near the top for attaching eyeballs later on! 5 .Place wrapped mummy creations onto prepared baking sheet & bake approximately10–15 minutes until golden brown. 6 .Once done remove from heat & adhere candy eye balls using mustard/ketchup dots before serving warm alongside dipping sauces!

If you’re also fond of Totoro-themed foods like I am don’t forget check our other adorable recipes too! Enjoy hosting an October movie night complete snacks inspired by everyone’s favorite forest spirit 🙂

Nutritional Information

Mummy Dogs Calories per Serving: 210
Calories from Fat:117

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	4g	25%
Cholesterol	25mg	8%
Sodium	630mg	27%
Potassium	.01mg.	.01%.
Carbohydrates	15g.	.05%.
Fiber	-0-.01g-	.00%.
Sugar	-3-.00g-	.03%.
Protein	-6-.00g-	.12%.

(Percent Daily Values based on standard diet containing approximately two thousand calories.)

Enjoy crafting these delightful treats this spooky season!