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Mummy Hot Dogs

Mummy hot dogs are a fun, Halloween-themed snack featuring hot dogs wrapped in flaky pastry and seasoned bacon, baked until crispy and golden. The dish showcases a playful presentation with a savory, smoky flavor profile and a crunchy texture, finished with cute face decorations made from mustard or other condiments.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 pieces hot dogs
  • 1 package puff pastry sheets thawed if frozen
  • 4 strips bacon cooked until crispy and chopped
  • 1 egg egg wash beaten, for sealing pastry
  • 2 teaspoons mustard for decorating faces

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Studded toothpicks or small skewers
  • Cooking brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces. This will add smoky flavor and crunch to the wrapping.
  2. Unroll the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into strips about 1/2 inch wide; these will be used to wrap the hot dogs and create their bandages.
  3. Lay an uncooked hot dog on the end of a pastry strip and start wrapping it snugly from one end, spiraling towards the other, leaving a small space at the top for the face. Slightly stretch the pastry as you wrap to ensure it adheres well.
  4. Brush the sealed end of the pastry with the beaten egg wash to help it stay closed during baking. Repeat with all hot dogs and pastry strips.
  5. Wrap bits of crispy bacon over the pastry, concentrating on the middle sections, to add smoky flavor and texture contrast. Press gently to help them stick.
  6. Arrange the wrapped hot dogs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. If needed, reinforce seams with a little more egg wash.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
  8. Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Once cooled slightly, use mustard to dot eyes and create tiny face features for a spooky mummy face.
  9. Serve the mummy hot dogs warm, with optional extra mustard or dips. Their crispy pastry and smoky bacon make them a fun, savory Halloween treat.

Notes

For an extra spooky touch, add small edible eyes or use black sesame seeds for eyes instead of mustard. Ensure bacon is thoroughly cooked for safe and best texture. Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.