Looking for fun Halloween food ideas? Why not give these hot dog mummies a go? An easy finger food recipe that anyone can do!
Also perfect for those looking for last minute Halloween finger food ideas!
5 reasons to make hot dog mummies
- Great baking project for kids – it’s a quick recipe so they will not get bored easily (another easy project is making dessert shooters for Halloween).
- Easy preparation – making these Halloween hot dog mummies is easy and simple. There is no need for any special techniques.
- Fun idea – kids as well as adults love these.
- No special tools/gadgets needed – use what you have.
- Three ingredients – is all it takes to make them!
Plus these puff pastry hot dog mummies are ready in no time.
Now I am using puff pastry to make these hot dog mummies. It is delicious and where I live also an inexpensive way to make them.
How to make hot dog mummies
The whole process is easy and pretty quick. All you have to do is unroll/unfold the ready-rolled puff pastry and cut it into thin strips. Depending on the size of the hot dogs and the length of the pastry you might need more or less strips than I used.
I counted with 3 strips per hot dog. One thicker and two thin ones. Use the thicker strip first. Just wrap it around the hot dog. It does not have to be neat. Make sure you leave a gap for the eyes. Then repeat the same process with the other two strips.
When ready, place them onto a baking tray that is lined with baking parchment paper.
Cook them in a preheated oven until the puff pastry is puffed and slightly brown.
What to serve hot dog mummies with?
They go so well with a dip of your choice: Honey mustard, mayo or garlic dip. You can also serve them with plain or spicy ketchup or any kind of sauce you like.
I used a mix of mayonnaise, ketchup and pressed garlic. It’s our favorite dip/sauce for hot dogs, burgers or barbecued meats.
Tips and tricks
- Pizza cutter is the best tool to use for cutting the pastry. It makes the cutting so easy and quick. Now if you don’t have one, don’t worry. Use a knife instead!
- The baking time might vary slightly. This will depend on a few factors: the oven, the amount of puff pastry layers you have on each hot dog as well as the puff pastry itself. I usually bake them for 12-15 minutes.
- Now also bear in mind that the pastry is not brushed with egg wash before baking. This means that its color will turn pale - very light brown. I don't recommend leaving the hot dogs in the oven until they look browner than that. This will just cause them to dry out.
- I used tiny edible sugar eyes. If you don’t have these or can’t/don’t want to buy them, you can pipe tiny eyes using mustard instead.
If you still haven’t decided on your Halloween costume for this year, you might like these: Last minute Halloween costume ideas
More Halloween recipes:
- Halloween Deviled Eggs
- Pumpkin Cheese Balls
- Halloween Coffin Sandwiches
- Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods
Hot Dog Mummies
Hot dog mummies are an easy Halloween appetizer that anyone can do! Also kid-friendly.
Ingredients
- 12 hot dogs
- 1 ready-rolled puff pastry sheet (10 ounces/275 grams)
- 24 tiny edible sugar eyes
- 1 teaspoon mayonnaise, mustard or ketchup for the eyes
Instructions
- Unfold/unroll the puff pastry. Cut it into strips (1 thicker + 2 thinner per hot dog). Pat dry each hot dog with a paper kitchen towel.
- Wrap the thicker puff pastry piece around the hot dog, making sure to leave a gap for the eyes. Repeat the same with the thin strips.
- When done, place them onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- Bake them in a preheated oven at 360⁰F/180⁰C for 12-15 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and light brown.
- Let them cool slightly before putting the eyes on. To do this, just put a little mayo/ketchup/mustard on the back side of the eye and stick to the hot dog.
- Serve on their own or with a dip of your choice.
Notes
- Use any hot dog brand you like as long as they are small in size (About 4-inch/11 cm or smaller).
- If you can’t buy the edible eyes, you can pipe 2 dots using mustard. The large sugar eyes are not a good option for this.
- The baking time may vary slightly - depending on the thickness of the puff pastry and also how accurate your oven is. When the pastry is puffed and its surface is lightly brown, they are ready to be taken out.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 205Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 435mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 6g
Gloria says
I love this so much and would love to make these for my son on our upcoming camping trip, do you think it would be possible to grill them?
Julia | Appetizer Addiction says
Hi Gloria. I have never tried. However, puff pastry usually needs oven so it can puff correctly so not sure.
Jewels says
I love this idea. Can you tell me how you paste in the tiny sugar eyes please?
Thanks,
Jewels
Julia | Appetizer Addiction says
Hi Jewels, you can use anything "sticky" like mustard, mayo, ketchup,... 🙂
Catherine Brown says
These are ADORABLE! So much cuter than the pig-in-the-blankets I used to make every Halloween when my kiddos were young. I bet olives would work well for the eye too. 🙂
Julia says
Olives are a great alternative!
Andrea Metlika says
Super Adorable and easy to make. Everyone will love them at my Halloween party. Thank you for sharing.
Julia says
Glad to hear that! 🙂
Edyta says
How cute are these hot dogs? I love this idea. Definitely stealing it. My boys will love them!
Julia says
Thanks!
Traci says
Omgosh I can hardly take the cuteness of these! I am in love with Halloween themed food and I'm adding this one to the list. Thanks for sharing...pinned!
Julia says
You are welcome! 🙂
Claudia Lamascolo says
what a cute and fun idea my grand kids will love these and they seem so easy to make I love this so creative
Julia says
Thanks, Claudia!
Simona says
That looks amazing and its so easy!! Kids will love it too !! 🙂
Julia says
Thank you! 🙂 It is very easy indeed.
Andrea says
Love the idea! It’s easy to prepare plus it looks great ? ! Excellent choice for tonight’s party ?
Julia says
Thanks, so much! 🙂