Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 count) high-quality beef or turkey hot dogs
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard or ketchup (for the eyes)
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or instant)
- 3–4 drops green food coloring
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup candy eyes (optional for potato garnish)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the crescent roll dough and press the perforations together to form a solid rectangle. Use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut the dough into long, thin strips about 1/4 inch wide. Take one hot dog and wrap the dough strips around it to look like bandages. Leave a small gap near the top of the hot dog for the “face” to peek through. Repeat this process for all hot dogs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. You want the dough to be light golden brown and the hot dogs to be heated through. While the mummies are baking, prepare your mashed potatoes according to package directions or your favorite recipe. Once the potatoes are fluffy, stir in the green food coloring and butter until you achieve a vibrant “Monster Mash” green hue.
- Remove the mummies from the oven and let them cool for two minutes. Use a toothpick to dab two small dots of mustard or ketchup in the face gap to create eyes. Scoop the green mashed potatoes onto plates and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. You can add candy eyes or sliced olives to the potatoes for extra spookiness. Serve the mummy dogs alongside the monster mash for a complete, kid-approved feast.
- Cook Time: 40 minutes