Easy Hot Dog Recipe for Kids to Make

hot dog sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often more affordable.

hot dog bun

🥗Healthier: whole grain bun

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber, while white bread can be a budget-friendly option.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Separate the crescent rolls from the can.

Take one hot dog and one crescent roll and roll it around the hot dog, not needing to completely cover it.

If desired, stretch the crescent roll to create a longer shape or use cheese for decoration.

Wrap the hot dogs in crescent rolls and place them on a baking sheet.

Bake in the oven on the middle shelf for 11 to 13 minutes until golden brown.

For the Summer Fun hot dogs, place the sliced hot dogs and green olives in a pan.

Add the pizza sauce to the pan and stir to combine.

Heat the mixture on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes.

Once the hot dogs in the blanket are golden brown, remove them from the oven and let them cool.

Fill the hot dog buns with the Summer Fun hot dog mixture.

Add shredded cheese on top of the filled buns.

Decorate with little umbrellas for fun.

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