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Mummy Hot Dogs

Mummy hot dogs are a playful snack that transforms simple hot dogs wrapped in flaky puff pastry into a fun, spooky treat. The pastry crisps up beautifully in the oven, creating a golden, crunchy exterior, while the hot dogs inside remain juicy and flavorful. Perfect for kids' parties or quick themed snacks, they combine ease with visual appeal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pack puff pastry sheets thawed if frozen
  • 6 hot dogs hot dogs beef, turkey, or chicken
  • 1 egg egg beaten with a splash of water or milk for egg wash
  • optional sesame seeds or poppy seeds for sprinkling before baking
  • mustard, ketchup, or spicy mayo to taste dipping sauces optional for serving

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Knife or pizza cutter
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to keep things tidy.
  2. Unroll the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut them into strips about 1 inch wide—these will be your wrapping strips.
  3. Place each hot dog on the end of a pastry strip and wrap it snugly, leaving a small gap at the top to resemble a mummy's eyes.
  4. Position the wrapped hot dogs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out evenly.
  5. Brush the tops of the pastry with the beaten egg to give them a shiny, golden finish once baked.
  6. If desired, sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds over the pastry for added flavor and a decorative touch.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is puffed, crisp, and golden brown, filling the kitchen with a buttery aroma.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the hot dogs cool for about 5 minutes on a cooling rack, so the pastry crisps up further and the filling heats through.
  9. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces, adding mustard or ketchup if you like a bit of extra flavor.

Notes

For extra fun, add small dots of mustard or ketchup to mimic eyes before baking or after for a spooky effect.