Crispy Star-Shaped Mini Hot Dogs in Crescent Rolls Easy Snack Recipe
A fun and easy snack featuring mini hot dogs wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough cut into playful star shapes, baked to crispy perfection. Perfect for parties, game days, or quick bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz / 226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8–10 mini hot dogs or cocktail sausages
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)
- Mustard or ketchup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Open the crescent roll can and carefully unroll the dough on a clean surface. Gently press the perforations together to form one sheet of dough, about 8×12 inches (20×30 cm).
- Using your star-shaped cookie cutter (about 2 inches wide), cut out as many stars as you can from the dough. Re-roll the scraps gently to cut out a few extra stars.
- Place one mini hot dog in the center of each star. Fold the star points up and around the hot dog, gently pinching the edges to seal, creating a starburst effect.
- Arrange the wrapped hot dogs spaced about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on the baking sheet to allow for expansion while baking.
- Brush the tops of each star with melted butter using a pastry brush. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and puffed. Check after 10 minutes to avoid over-browning.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes to crisp up and make handling easier.
- Serve warm with mustard, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Press crescent roll dough seams firmly before cutting to prevent separation. Brush with melted butter for golden color and crispiness. Bake on a wire rack over the baking sheet for last 5 minutes to avoid soggy bottoms. If dough tears, wet fingers slightly to help seal edges. Avoid overfilling hot dogs to allow dough to puff.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 star-shaped mini h
- Calories: 180220
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 400500
- Fat: 1012
- Saturated Fat: 45
- Carbohydrates: 1518
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 79
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