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If you’re a fan of corn dogs and pigs in a blanket, you’re going to love our cheesy fried crescent dogs! Inspired by the trendy sweet and savory Korean corn dogs, our version of this social media darling has all the cheesy, crispy fried deliciousness of the original, using easy Pillsbury™ crescent dough sheets instead of messy batter.
Half hot dog and half mozzarella stick, this crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside treat has a little bit of everything you’re craving. Whether you’re looking for a fun dinner, lunch, snack, or a party appetizer that will have everyone talking (in between bites), this meal on a stick is sure to satisfy.
Preparing these fun, cheesy hot dogs is easier than you think.
In a large Dutch oven or deep fryer, heat 3 or 4 inches of a neutral oil, like vegetable, canola, or peanut oil. Unroll the crescent dough sheets; cut each into 4 rectangles.
Cut the hot dogs and mozzarella sticks in half, crosswise. Thread one half of a hot dog, then one half of a cheese stick onto a wooden skewer. No need to cook hot dogs beforehand since they’re fully cooked when purchased and will heat through as the dough bakes in the oven. Completely wrap each in the crescent dough, enclosing both the hot dog and cheese. Pinch dough edges to thoroughly close the seams. Roll in panko crumbs.
Working in batches, fry two or three dogs at a time, turning as needed so they cook evenly and turn golden brown on all sides.
Drain crescent dogs on paper towels, sprinkle lightly with the sugar if you’d like, and serve with your favorite condiments.
Here are a few ideas for mixing up the flavor of your fried crescent dogs.
The Meat: If you like Polish dogs, turkey dogs, or even hot links, feel free to substitute them for the hot dogs in this recipe. As long as they are precooked and approximately the same size as a hot dog, they should work.
The Cheese: Mix it up by using your other favorite cheeses, like cheddar, Colby, or Monterey Jack. Any cheese that you like and that melts well would be delicious although we enjoy more mild tasting cheeses for this recipe.
You aren’t likely to have leftovers of our cheesy fried crescent dogs, but if you do, here’s the best way to store and reheat them.
Place crescent dogs in an airtight container or resealable food storage bag, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Place one crescent dog on a microwaveable plate; cover loosely. Microwave on medium (50%) for 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or until heated through. Fried foods will lose their crispy texture when reheated, but when served with your favorite condiments, they will taste great.
In deep fryer or 5-quart Dutch oven, heat 3 to 4 inches of oil to 325°F over medium-high heat.
Unroll 1 can of dough on work surface. Reshape into 12x8-inch rectangle.
Cut dough in half lengthwise, then in half crosswise. You should have 4 rectangles.
Repeat with second can of dough. You should have a total of 8 rectangles.
Insert 1 stick in one halved hot dog, then through one halved cheese stick. Repeat with remaining hot dogs and cheese.
Place 1 hot dog and cheese stick on short end of each rectangle of dough. Roll up dough around each, leaving stick exposed.
Pinch edges of dough to seal and ends of dough to enclose.
Place bread crumbs in shallow dish or pie plate. Roll each crescent dog in the bread crumbs, pressing to adhere.
Fry in batches in hot oil 6 to 8 minutes or until deep golden brown on all sides and fully cooked inside, turning as necessary.
Drain on paper towels; immediately sprinkle on all sides with sugar.
Drizzle with mustard, ketchup and/or mayonnaise.
Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheets are ideal for constructing a corndog filled with cheese because there are fewer seams to seal than with regular crescent rolls. You’ll want to take your time to ensure the seams are sealed properly or else the cheese could melt and escape into the hot oil during frying.
Love a cheesy crunch, but you’ve got a smaller crowd? No problem. This cheesy corn dog recipe can easily be halved to make a smaller batch.
You can thread the hot dogs and cheese onto your wooden skewers up to 2 days ahead, and keep them stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Just before you’re ready to serve, simply wrap the cheese dogs in crescent dough, and fry them.
You don’t have make your dog half meat and half cheese. You can just do all of one or the other.
For a fun way to serve your cheesy fried crescent dogs, place all your condiments in squeeze bottles, so diners can decoratively squeeze as much as they like onto their dogs.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 42g | 64% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 760mg | 32% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 7g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 9g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
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