Mini Mummy Hot Dogs with Cheddar and Garlic Butter
These easy Mini Mummy Hot Dogs are made with savory sausages wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, cheddar cheese, and garlic-Parmesan butter. They're a fun, kid-friendly Halloween appetizer perfect for parties and spooky celebrations.
Equipment
- Large Rimmed Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper:
- Pizza cutter or sharp knife
- pastry brush
- Small microwave-safe bowl
- Mini piping bag or zip-top bag
- Small mixing bowl and whisk
Ingredients
For the mummy hot dogs:
- 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 package of Hillshire Farms Beef Lil Smokies
- 3 slices sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 24 thin strips
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Yellow mustard or ketchup, for mummy eyes
For the monster dipping sauce:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the crescent dough, press the seams together, and cut into approximately ¼-inch-wide strips.
- Pat the sausages dry. Place a thin strip of cheddar against each sausage and wrap with crescent dough strips, overlapping slightly to resemble mummy bandages. Leave a small opening near one end for the eyes.
- Arrange mummies seam-side down, about 1 inch apart. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the dough is puffed, golden brown, and fully baked.
- Stir melted butter, garlic powder, Parmesan, and optional parsley together. Lightly brush over the hot mummies, avoiding the face openings. Add two tiny dots of mustard or ketchup for eyes.
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, honey, and smoked paprika until smooth. Serve alongside the warm mini mummy hot dogs.
Notes
My favorite equipment tip: A pizza cutter is a game changer for this recipe! It cuts the crescent dough into neat, even strips without stretching or tearing it, making those adorable mummy bandages so much easier to create.