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.
How to Make Cheesy Fried Crescent Dogs
Preparing these fun, cheesy hot dogs is easier than you think.
1. Heat the Oil and Prepare the Dough
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.
2. Prepare the Dogs
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.
3. Fry the Dogs
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.
4. Drain and Serve
Drain crescent dogs on paper towels, sprinkle lightly with the sugar if you’d like, and serve with your favorite condiments.
Variations for Cheesy Fried Crescent Dogs
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.
How to Store Cheesy Fried Crescent Dogs
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.
Refrigerator
Place crescent dogs in an airtight container or resealable food storage bag, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheating
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cheesy Fried Crescent Dogs
- Prep Time 40 min
- Total 40 min
- Ingredients 10
- Servings 8
Ingredients
- Oil for frying
- 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet
- 8 (6- to 8-inch) wooden corn dog sticks or bamboo skewers
- 4 hot dogs, halved crosswise
- 4 mozzarella cheese sticks, halved crosswise
- 1/2 cup Progresso™ Plain Crispy Panko Bread Crumbs
- 2 teaspoons sugar, if desired
Serve with, if desired
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
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Step1
In deep fryer or 5-quart Dutch oven, heat 3 to 4 inches of oil to 325°F over medium-high heat.
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Step2
Unroll 1 can of dough on work surface. Reshape into 12x8-inch rectangle.
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Step3
Cut dough in half lengthwise, then in half crosswise. You should have 4 rectangles.
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Step4
Repeat with second can of dough. You should have a total of 8 rectangles.
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Step5
Insert 1 stick in one halved hot dog, then through one halved cheese stick. Repeat with remaining hot dogs and cheese.
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Step6
Place 1 hot dog and cheese stick on short end of each rectangle of dough. Roll up dough around each, leaving stick exposed.
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Step7
Pinch edges of dough to seal and ends of dough to enclose.
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Step8
Place bread crumbs in shallow dish or pie plate. Roll each crescent dog in the bread crumbs, pressing to adhere.
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Step9
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.
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Step10
Drain on paper towels; immediately sprinkle on all sides with sugar.
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Step11
Drizzle with mustard, ketchup and/or mayonnaise.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 550
- Calories from Fat
- 370
- Total Fat
- 42g
- 64%
- Saturated Fat
- 10g
- 50%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 30mg
- 9%
- Sodium
- 760mg
- 32%
- Potassium
- 250mg
- 7%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 34g
- 11%
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- 0%
- Sugars
- 7g
- Protein
- 9g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 2%
- 2%
- Vitamin C
- 4%
- 4%
- Calcium
- 10%
- 10%
- Iron
- 10%
- 10%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 7 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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