Spiral Hot Dogs
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These Spiral Hot Dogs are a festive treat for a special occasion or holiday gathering and they are so easy to make!
The unique spiral shape of the bread dough in place of a hot dog buns is unexpected and fun. Kids and adults really love these.
These grilled hot dog look like fireworks and are perfect to serve at backyard bbqs this summer.
Ingredients
- hot dogs
- crescent rolls
- cheddar cheese
- monterey jack cheese
- hot dog toppings
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Step 1 – Roll out crescent dough on a lightly floured board.
Step 2 – Cut doug into 8 even strips from the short end.
Step 3 – Wrap each dough piece around each hot dot.
Step 4 – Transfer hot dogs to a parchment lined baking sheet.
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Step 5 – While hot dogs are baking make star cutouts from cheese.
Step 6 – Set aside.
Step 7 – When done baking, let dogs cool a couple minutes.
Step 8 – Insert a skewer in each dog and top with a cheese star.
Substitutions & Variations
- You can use turkey dogs in place of beef dogs.
- If your kids don’t like cheese, you can top with a fruit star.
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Timesaving Tips
- The best way to make these spiral hot dogs is in the oven for even baking. Making these on a grill would be excessive heat for the dough and would likely burn.
- You can cut the dough ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. Then prepare when ready.
- Prepare the cheese stars ahead of time. You can even make extra and serve the stars on their own next to the hot dogs.
- Use a cooking thermometer to check hot dogs for readiness. They should be at an internal temperature, which should be 165°F.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
For more fun 4th of July Treats, Try these 4th of July S’mores, Patriotic Popcorn and these Mini Firework Cakes.
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Spiral Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 8 bun length hot dogs
- 1 8 ct. can of crescent rolls
- 4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz. monterey jack cheese.
- Long skewers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit.
- On a cutting board, roll out the crescent roll dough, and press the seams together.
- Use a pizza cutter to divide the crescent roll sheet into 8 strips.
- Fold each strip at half, and wind a crescent strip around each hot dog.
- Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes, until a light golden brown.
- Take the cheese, and slice in half, then in half again. You want wide enough sections to press a mini star cookie cutter into, and they need to be about 1/2 inch thick to go onto the skewer.
- Cut out star cheese shapes using a miniature star cookie cutter.
- Run a skewer through each hot dog, and add a cheese star to the top.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- The best way to make these spiral hot dogs is in the oven for even baking. Making these on a grill would be excessive heat for the dough and would likely burn.
- You can cut the dough ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. Then prepare when ready.
- Prepare the cheese stars ahead of time. You can even make extra and serve the stars on their own next to the hot dogs.
- Use a cooking thermometer to check hot dogs for readiness. They should be at an internal temperature, which should be 165°F.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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My grands would love these, Raquel! I’m delighted to be featuring your post this week at Tuesday Turn About!
Super cute and the kids loved them.