Easy Mummy Hot Dog Bites: Best Halloween Appetizer
These Easy Mummy Hot Dog Bites are the perfect Halloween appetizer—cute, fun, and ready in under 25 minutes. Made with crescent roll dough, hot dogs, and a secret touch of cream cheese, they’re a crowd-pleaser that looks like you tried without the stress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (2 mummy bites per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (e.g., Pillsbury)
- 8 hot dogs (standard size, preferably beef)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- Mustard (yellow or Dijon, for the mummy eyes)
- Ketchup (optional, for dipping)
- Additional mustard (optional, for dipping)
- Ranch dressing (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat each hot dog dry with a paper towel to help the cream cheese and dough stick.
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese (about 1/4 teaspoon per hot dog) along the length of each hot dog.
- Open the crescent roll can, unroll the dough, and separate into 8 pre-cut triangles. Press the perforations together gently to seal, forming 8 rectangular pieces.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut each rectangle lengthwise into 3 or 4 thin strips (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide).
- Wrap the dough strips around each hot dog at an angle, overlapping slightly, leaving a small gap near the top for the mummy’s face. Press the ends gently to seal.
- Place the wrapped hot dogs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and puffed. Start checking at 12 minutes.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before moving.
- Dip a toothpick into mustard and dot two small eyes on each mummy’s face. Serve warm with optional dipping sauces.
Notes
Don’t skip the cream cheese—it adds moisture and helps the dough stick. Cut dough into even strips for uniform baking. Leave a gap at the top for the mummy face. Let rest 2-3 minutes before serving to set the dough. Can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated, then bake just before serving. For freezing, assemble and freeze unbaked on a sheet, then transfer to a bag; bake from frozen, adding 3-5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mummy bites
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 8
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