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Mummy Hot Dogs

Mummy Hot Dogs are a fun, spooky snack made by wrapping juicy hot dogs in flaky puff pastry and tangled cheese, creating a crispy, cheesy, and slightly messy appearance. The dish combines quick assembly with baking that results in golden, flaky pastry with melted cheese, resembling little edible monsters perfect for Halloween celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife
  • Pastry brush
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 8 pieces all-beef hot dogs or veggie dogs for plant-based
  • 1 package puff pastry thawed if frozen
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup olive slices for tiny eyes
  • 1 egg egg beaten for egg wash
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder optional, for seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to keep things tidy.
  • Unroll the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface and cut it into long strips about 1.5 cm wide—that’s perfect for wrapping.
  • Wrap each hot dog snugly with a pastry strip, leaving some gaps to create a ragged, mummy-like appearance—tangle the strips for a chaotic effect.
  • Place the wrapped hot dogs onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them out evenly so they have room to puff up and turn golden.
  • Brush the pastry lightly with beaten egg to give them a shiny, golden finish, and sprinkle with garlic powder or paprika if you like a smoky hint.
  • Bake for about 15–20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed, golden, and crispy with a fragrant buttery smell filling the kitchen.
  • Check halfway through baking—if edges brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning while the centers finish crisping up.
  • Once baked, remove from the oven and let them rest on a cooling rack for about 5 minutes—this helps the cheese set slightly and makes handling easier.
  • Use tiny slices of olive as spooky eyes by placing them on the cheese while still warm, pressing gently so they stay in place.
  • Serve your spooky, crispy mummy hot dogs immediately, enjoying the crispy pastry, melted cheese, and fun, monster-like appearance.