Firecracker Hot Dogs {A Fun Patriotic Food Idea}

These festive hot dogs are perfect for patriotic holidays like the Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Labor Day. This fun treat is sometimes called a Sparkler Hot Dog, Firecracker Hot Dog or even a Fireworks Hot Dog. Whatever you call it…It’s Patriotic fun on a Stick!

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Firecracker Hot Dogs

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sparkler hot dogs

Ingredients

  • Crescent rolls
  • Hot dogs
  • Colby Jack Cheese

Equipment

  • 16 wooden skewers soaked in water
  • Star cookie cutter – about 2 inches wide

How Do You Make Sparkler Hot Dogs

  1. Place hot dogs on skewers, pushing the skewer over the tip, exposing about 2 inches.
  2. take a strip of crescent dough and wrap the hot dogs in a spiral pattern
  3. bake for about 10 minutes or until the dough is cooked through and golden
  4. Make star-shaped cheese from Colby-Jack cheese and star cookie cutters.
  5. Place the cheese stars on top of the baked hot dog skewers

fireworks hot dogs

These firecracker hot dogs are perfect for a patriotic party or a fun summer treat.

FAQs

How do I display Firecracker Hotdogs?

You can poke the end of the skewer in a Styrofoam ball and place it in a decorative tin bucket or use rice or dry corn as a filler. Pour the filler in a vase and push skewers into the dried rice or corn.

Can I make Firecracker Hot Dogs ahead of time?

I would not recommend making these ahead of time. Serve these almost immediately while they are still warm.

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What are some other Fourth of July Holiday Food Ideas?

More Fourth of July Food Ideas

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Here’s the printable recipe for Firecracker Hot Dog

firecracker hot dogs

Firecracker Hot Dogs {A Fun Patriotic Food Idea}

A great food idea for patriotic holidays or summer fun!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 434cal
Author: Melissa

Equipment

  • 16 wooden skewers soaked in water
  • Star cookie cutter – about 2 inches wide

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. crescent dough 2 rolls – 16 crescent rolls total
  • 16 hot dogs
  • 2 lb. block of Colby Jack Cheese

Instructions

  • *Before starting – soak your wooden skewers in water for about 10 minutes or more so they don’t scorch
  • Unroll the dough and cut 1 inch strips
  • Cut those in half, so they are about 8 inches long
  • Skewer the hot dogs, pushing the skewer through the top so that about 2 inches is exposed above the hot dog
  • Wrap the hot dogs with the crescent dough in a spiral so there are gaps exposing pieces of the hot dog
  • Pinch the ends to seal them
  • Line a piece of baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper
  • Place hot dogs on lined baking sheets
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 9 minutes or until the dough is cooked through and golden
  • While those are baking, cut 1 inch slices off of the block of cheese
  • Push the star cookie cutter into the pieces of cheese making 16 cheese stars
  • When the hot dogs are baked, add the stars to the top

Notes

  • serving ideas…*place hot dogs onto a platter or into a tall cylinder
nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 434cal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 873mg | Potassium: 138mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 564IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 399mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Geri Sherwood

    Love the hot dog idea ! Thanks