Mummy Dogs have become kind of a Halloween tradition in our house for the past several years. Tradition? Hahahahaha! Anyway…
They’re ridiculously easy to make and are a fun, quick holiday-inspired food to give the kids while they’re champing at the bit to start Trick or Treating. At least it isn’t sugar! Adults love them, too, and if you’re having a party, this twisted version of “pigs in a blanket” is sure to be a hit! I really hesitate to call this a “recipe”, but here’s what you’ll need:
One or more packages of your favorite hot dogs (depending on how many you’re feeding)
Puff pastry, or a tube of refrigerated crescent roll dough (figure one sheet or one tube per package of hot dogs)
Mustard
Preheat oven according to packaged dough directions; for puff pastry, preheat to 400º.
Remove the hot dogs from the package and dry completely. If serving little ones or for a party, cut them in half, across the middle.
On a lightly floured surface, lay out the pastry dough in a rectangle. With a knife or bench scraper, cut the dough into strips about 1/2 inch wide.
Starting at the end that will be the head, wrap each hot dog in a pastry strip, leaving a gap for the face. When you reach the “feet”, continue wrapping back up toward the head. If the dough strip tears, just stick it back on – hey! we’re making mummies here! They’re supposed to be a little raggedy!
Place the mummy dogs on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes. After baking, take a toothpick, dip it in some mustard and dot on little faces. Arrange on a plate and serve with dishes of pus (mustard) and blood (ketchup) on the side for dipping.
Okay, seriously? This is a prime example of why I’ll never be a food stylist. Don’t use my serving suggestion in the photo. It was a really bad idea, but I couldn’t re-shoot because we were hungry and ate them.
Enjoy!
I haven't had these in years! I'd forgotten all about them. 🙂 Maybe I'll surprise Mr. Phil this weekend with his very own Mummy dogs.
Whata great idea Renee, my kids would love them 🙂
ROTFLMAO! I like this better than the prettiest food styled photo! Love pigs in a blanket and these mummies are even funnier! Great job, Renee! Too fun for Halloween!
Now that's a cute idea! I have to make some up for CS.
Mmmmmmmmmmmummy dogs. My favorite.
Those are cool! They look creepy and funny at the same time. Perfect for Hallowiener!
These are so fun! And they look yummy, too. 🙂
Flamingo, these are awesome! Humor + food = FUN, Fun, Fun! Happy Halloweinie to you! 😀
These are ADORABLE!!
Dude… I think I am in love with you. Seriously now, woman!
Totally cool.
I have always wanted to make these and just never got around to it! I should do them today. For the kids, of course. hehe! We'd love them, too!
of course it's a recipe & of course they are precious!! Well done Renee…love them!
Mummy Dogs! WOW..does that bring back memories. My Mom used to make these for us when I was a kid!
I can deal with this name. And a hot dog is good any day for some reason.
I can deal with this name. Still having problems naming my menu names. I will have a couple of these though, please.