Octodogs

Hot Dogs and Corn Dogs

Octodogs

Octodogs
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    42

Transform ordinary hot dogs into whimsical Octodogs! These playful treats are guaranteed to delight kids and adults alike, adding a touch of fun to any meal or gathering. A simple yet creative way to elevate a classic.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    2 g
  • Cholesterol
    24 mg
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    513 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

02

Step

While the water heats, halve each hot dog crosswise. (Prep time: 1 minute)

03

Step

On one half of each hot dog, make 3 evenly spaced cuts along one side, starting from the cut edge and stopping about ⅓ of the way from the rounded end. These cuts will form four 'legs'. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

04

Step

Flip the hot dog half over and repeat the process, making 3 more cuts on the opposite side, creating a total of eight 'legs' for each octodog. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

05

Step

Carefully place the prepared octodogs into the boiling water. (Prep time: <1 minute)

06

Step

Cook the octodogs until they are heated through and the 'legs' curl outwards, resembling a playful octopus. This should take approximately 1 minute. (Cook time: 1 minute)

07

Step

Remove the cooked octodogs from the water and let them cool slightly before serving. (Prep time: <1 minute)

For a more appealing presentation, use all-beef hot dogs that are naturally casing.
Serve these octodogs with your favorite condiments, such as ketchup, mustard, or relish.
Get creative with the 'eyes' – use small dots of mustard, ketchup, or even tiny pieces of black olive.

Aaron Waelchi

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 14 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)

  • Bennie Mayert

    Jun 18, 2025

    These were so much fun to make with my kids! They loved helping cut the legs and watching them curl up in the boiling water.

  • Neva Hudson

    Jun 10, 2025

    I found that slightly undercooking them helped prevent the legs from breaking off. They still curled up nicely!

  • Virgil Yost

    Jan 23, 2025

    A simple but brilliant idea! I will be making these for my son's lunchbox from now on.

  • Stephany Mertz

    Dec 20, 2024

    I brought these to a birthday party and they were a huge hit. All the kids (and adults!) were amazed by them.

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