Bloody Finger Hot Dogs (Print Version)
Serve spooky hot dogs with ketchup and almond nails for a playful Halloween bite kids and adults will love.
# Components:
→ Main
01 - 8 hot dogs
02 - 8 hot dog buns
→ Decoration
03 - 8 sliced almonds
04 - 1/3 cup ketchup
# Directions:
01 - Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add hot dogs and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
02 - Using a paring knife, carve a shallow rectangular section at one tip of each hot dog to create a nail bed appearance.
03 - Make several shallow, horizontal cuts around the center and base of each hot dog, simulating knuckle creases.
04 - Place one sliced almond onto the carved nail bed of each hot dog and press gently to secure.
05 - Optionally, toast the hot dog buns until lightly golden. Insert each decorated hot dog into a bun.
06 - Drizzle ketchup generously around the severed end of each hot dog for a blood-like effect.
07 - Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately to achieve the best visual impact.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Effortlessly fun way to impress guests especially on Halloween
- Minimal prep and only easy-to-find store ingredients required
- Playful presentation makes even basic hot dogs the star
- Ready to serve in under half an hour so it is perfect for last minute gatherings
02 -
- Outstanding crowd pleaser at any Halloween or horror themed party
- Can be made with vegetarian hot dogs and buns for dietary needs
- Quick prep and simple assembly make this a no stress recipe
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- Do not rush the slicing step because neat nail beds and knuckle lines make the hot dogs look eerily real
- Always warm your buns just before serving or they dry out too fast
- If your ketchup is runny chill it for ten minutes before drizzling so it sticks in gooey blobs
- I learned the hard way that skipping the joint slashes makes the fingers look too cartoonish and less spooky
- If your party gets wild assemble half the platter in advance so you are not stuck in the kitchen