Firecracker Hot Dogs (Print)

Crescent-wrapped hot dogs brushed with butter and baked until golden for a festive cookout snack.

# Ingredient list:

01 - 8 beef or turkey hot dogs

02 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough

03 - 8 thin slices cheddar or American cheese (optional)

04 - 2 tablespoons melted butter

05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

06 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)

07 - 8 wooden skewers

08 - Ketchup

09 - Mustard

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Insert a wooden skewer lengthwise into each hot dog, leaving 1 to 2 inches exposed as the firecracker handle.

03 - Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Place a slice of cheese on each triangle if desired.

04 - Position one hot dog at the wide end of each triangle and roll tightly so the dough spirals around the hot dog.

05 - Place the dough-wrapped hot dogs evenly on the prepared baking sheet.

06 - Brush each with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder. For additional flavor, add sesame or poppy seeds if desired.

07 - Transfer to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.

08 - Serve warm with ketchup and mustard for dipping.

01 -

They look impressive but come together in no time, making you feel like a kitchen rockstar with minimal effort.
The option to tuck in melty cheese or add spicy seeds makes them endlessly adaptable for any crowd.

02 -

If you roll the dough too loosely, it unravels in the oven—tuck it tight!
Brushing with butter after baking just makes them soggy; always glaze before they go in.

03 -

Let your dough triangles sit at room temp for 5 minutes—it makes them easier to stretch and wrap.
Sprinkle the seeds last, even over the cheese seams, so everything stays crisp and golden.