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Hot Dog Mummies

hotdogmummiesLooking for fun Halloween food ideas? Why not giving these hot dog mummies a go? An easy finger food recipe that anyone can do.

12 hot dogs
1 ready-rolled puff pastry sheet (10 oz/275 g)
24 tiny edible sugar eyes
1 tsp. mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, for the eyes

Preheat an oven to 350°F (180°C/160°C fan, Gas Mark 4).

Unfold/unroll the puff pastry. Cut it into strips (1 thicker + 2 thinner per hot dog). Pat dry each hot dog with a paper kitchen towel.

Wrap the thicker puff pastry piece around the hot dog, making sure to leave a gap for the eyes. Repeat the same with the thin strips.

When done, place them onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.

Bake them in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and light brown.

Let them cool slightly before putting the eyes on. To do this, just put a little mayo/ketchup/mustard on the back side of the eye and stick to the hot dog.

Serve on their own or with a dip of your choice.

Cook's Notes:

  • Use any hot dog brand you like as long as they are small in size (about 4"/11 cm or smaller).
  • If you can't buy the edible eyes, you can pipe 2 dots using mustard. The large sugar eyes are not a good option for this.
  • The baking time may vary slightly - depending on the thickness of the puff pastry and also how accurate your oven is. When the pastry is puffed and its surface is lightly brown, they are ready to be taken out.