Mummy Hot Dogs

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My kids love our annual Halloween party which wouldn’t be complete without spooky sweet and savories like my Mummy Hot Dogs which are one of my kids favorites! These “mummy” dogs can be quickly and easily made with only 4 ingredients and are kid and adult-approved.

Hot Dog mummies are a really fun savory Halloween treat that you can easily make with your kids since they don’t need to look perfect. One of my sons like to use a butterknife to put stitches in the puff pastry. Once baked these golden flakey ancient Egyptian treats will easily satisfy the whole family and no need for a hot dog bun, dip them straight in ketchup or your dip or choice!

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How to Make Halloween Hot Dogs

Frist assemble the following ingredients:

  • Puff pastry (2 sheets, thawed but cold) – Flaky, buttery puff pastry makes the perfect “bandages” that puff up golden in the oven.
  • Hot dogs (8) – Juicy hot dogs serve as the spooky base wrapped inside the mummy layers. You can use cured or uncured, if using uncured be sure to boil them first.
  • Egg (1, mixed with 1 tbsp of water for the egg wash) – A quick egg wash helps the pastry turn shiny and golden brown as it bakes.
  • Edible eyes (16) – Candy or sugar eyes give each mummy its playful, Halloween-ready personality. I get mine on amazon.
  • Optional: Ketchup and Mustard for serving
A white plate with several mummy hot dogs, a bowl of beaten egg, and a box of puff pastry sheets on a striped towel.

Prep

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spread some parchment paper on a baking sheet, set aside. If the hot dogs are uncured be sure to pre-boil them. Allow them to cool in the fridge before proceeding.

Nine mummy hot dogs, wrapped in strips of dough, are arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ready to be baked.

Assemble

Slice the puff pastry into strips and wrap the hot dogs crudely with the strips to “mummify” them. Place the hot dog mummies on the baking sheet and brush them with egg wash.

Eight sausage rolls wrapped in puff pastry, arranged on a parchment-lined baking tray. Reminiscent of mummy hot dogs, the pastry is golden brown and slightly flaky.

Bake

Bake for 20 minutes or until browned and crispy. 

Rows of mummy hot dogs wrapped in pastry and topped with candy eyes are arranged on a parchment-lined baking tray, creating a spooky, festive treat.

Add Eyes

Allow the hot dogs to cool then add the eyes. Enjoy!

Tips and Tricks for Hot Dog Mummies

Use cold puff pastry – Keep the pastry chilled so it’s easier to cut and wrap without stretching or tearing.

Cut thin, even strips – Slice pastry into ¼–½ inch strips for the best mummy “bandage” look. Uneven strips can bake unevenly.

Leave a face gap – Don’t wrap the pastry completely over the top third of the hot dog so you have room for “eyes.”

Pat hot dogs dry – Blot with paper towels before wrapping so the pastry sticks better and bakes evenly.

Add cheese for fun – Place a thin slice of cheese under the pastry before wrapping for a gooey surprise inside.

Don’t wrap too tightly – Give the pastry a little room to puff up while baking.

Crisscross the strips – Overlap the pastry strips in different directions for a more realistic mummy wrap.

Cool slightly before adding eyes – If using candy eyes, wait a couple minutes after baking so they don’t melt.

FAQs

Can I use crescent roll dough instead of puff pastry?

Yes! Crescent roll dough is a popular option and slightly easier to work with. Puff pastry gives a flakier, more buttery result, while crescent dough is softer and breadier.

Do I need to thaw the puff pastry first?

Yes, let puff pastry thaw until it’s pliable but still cold. If it’s too warm, it gets sticky and hard to work with.

How thin should I cut the pastry strips?

Cut strips about ¼–½ inch wide. Thinner strips look more like mummy bandages, while wider strips give a chunkier wrap.

Can I make mummy hot dogs ahead of time?

Yes! You can assemble them a few hours in advance, cover with plastic wrap, and keep in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Bake fresh for the best results.

Can mummy hot dogs be frozen?

Yes, you can freeze them unbaked. Wrap tightly in plastic and freeze for up to 1 month. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

How do I keep the pastry from unwrapping?

Gently press the ends of the strips onto the hot dog or tuck them underneath before baking. Egg wash can also help seal them.

More Halloween Classics

Try my mummy meatloaf, banana Nutella mummies, or my 20 other Halloween Recipes.

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Mummy Hot Dogs

By: Katherine
Servings: 8 hot dogs
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Mummy hot dogs wrapped in pastry to look like mummies with candy eyes, surrounded by fake spiders and bone decorations on a wooden surface.
These spooky and fun pastry wrapped mummy hot dogs are the perfect kid friendly dinner for Halloween!

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spread some parchment paper on a baking sheet, set aside.
  • If the hot dogs are uncured be sure to pre-boil them. Allow them to cool in the fridge before proceeding.
  • Slice the puff pastry into strips and wrap the hot dogs crudely with the strips to “mummify” them.
  • Place the hot dog mummies on the baking sheet and brush them with egg wash.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until browned and crispy.
  • Allow the hot dogs to cool then add the eyes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 10gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 468mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: American
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A mummy hot dog wrapped in golden baked pastry with candy eyes peeks out. Text over the image reads: “Baked hot dog mummies.”.

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