Description
Bloody Finger Hot Dog Bites are a spooky and fun snack perfect for Halloween parties or themed gatherings. These creepy-looking hot dogs are made to resemble severed fingers, complete with a bloody ketchup topping.
Ingredients
- Hot dogs – 8
- Green bell pepper – 1 (for fingernails)
- Ketchup – 1/2 cup
- Mustard – 1/4 cup
- Hot dog buns – 8
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the hot dogs in half to create finger shapes.
- Slice the green bell pepper into small pieces to use as fingernails.
- Insert a piece of green bell pepper into one end of each hot dog half.
- Place the hot dog fingers in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- While the hot dogs are baking, heat the ketchup in a small saucepan until warm.
- Once the hot dogs are done, place them in the hot dog buns.
- Drizzle the warm ketchup over the hot dog fingers to create a bloody effect.
- Serve with mustard on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier version, consider adding jalapeños as fingernails.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to use vegetarian hot dogs for a meat-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg