Octopus Hot Dogs
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These fun Octopus Hot Dogs are a fun summer lunch for the kids. Easy to make and the perfect food for an Under the Sea or Summer Party!
When summertime finally rolls around the kids are excited to celebrate. What better way to celebrate than making some summer themed fun foods. Like these Rice Krispies popsicles, Hot Air Balloon Cupcakes, and these Under the Sea Themed Party Snacks with a treasure chest and an Oreo Crab.
These Octopus hot dogs are a delicious meal, and an easy-to-make, fun food that the kids can get involved in creating with you.
What you’ll love about this recipe:
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Hot Dogs
- Crescent Rolls
- Edible Writing markers
Equipment You’ll Need
Parchment Paper
Baking Pan
Knife
How to Make Octopus Hot Dogs
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
Place parchment paper on a baking sheet
Unroll crescent rolls
Place hot dogs onto the wide corner of each crescent roll so that it is centered in the middle and the corner tip is pointing upward
Fold the corner over the hot dog
Roll the hot dog along with the folded-over crescent roll
Place seam side down on paper-lined baking sheet
Use a knife to cut slits in the hot dog.
Note: I made six slits in my hot dogs, but someone on Facebook reminded me that an octopus has eight legs. The kids would definitely notice my mistake, so you might want to make eight slits instead.
Place hot dogs onto a prepared baking dish
Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the crescent roll is completely cooked
Let them cool for just a minute so they are warm to the touch, and then add eyes and other embellishments you desire with your food markers.
Pro Tips
I forgot to add a simple smile, and I do think that would be so cute. While you are adding a face to your octopus, don’t forget a smile, and maybe even some fun eyebrows.
What to Serve With Your Fun Summer Hot Dogs
FAQs
FAQs
Storing and Reheating
Store leftover crescent roll hot dogs covered in the fridge. You can warm them up in the microwave or bake them at 350°F until they are warmed through.
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Serving Size
This recipe should mek eight hot dogs
Octopus Hot Dogs
Equipment
- 1 edible food marker
- 1 parchment paper lined baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 crescent roll tube
- 8 hot dogs
- oven
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F
- Unroll crescent dough onto baking sheet
- Place hot dogs centered at the wide end so the point is facing upward
- Fold the point over the hot dog
- Roll the hot dog and crescent roll
- Place seam side down
- Cut 8 strips in the exposed hot dogs for octopus legs
- Bake for 11-13 minutes or until rolls are cooked through
- Let cool so it is warm to the touch and decorate with the food marker
