Description

Get ready for a spooky Halloween treat with these Bloody Finger Hot Dogs. Perfectly shaped to resemble severed fingers, these hot dogs are boiled, slitted to create knuckles and fingernails, then served in buns smothered with ketchup for a bloody effect. Optionally, you can add thinly sliced onion pieces for realistic fingernails. This fun and easy recipe is sure to be a hit at any Halloween party or pre-trick-or-treat snack.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

4 hot dogs
4 hot dog buns
Ketchup, as needed for ‘blood’
Water, for boiling

Optional

Thinly sliced white onion pieces, for fingernails

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Instructions

Boil Water: Start by bringing a large pot of water to a rolling boil on the stove.
Create Fingernails: Carefully slice the two sides of the fingernail area on each hot dog, then make a straight cut across the top. Next, carve a slight curved slice for the bottom nail bed and carefully remove the fingernail piece from the top. Refer to photos for accurate sizing if needed.
Make Knuckle Slits: To make the knuckles, cut a single slit along the middle of the hot dog finger. Then, add two crescent-shaped slits directly above and below this central slit. Halfway between the knuckle and the nail, make two more crescent-shaped cuts. Finish by adding two additional crescent slits near the bottom of the hot dog.
Boil Hot Dogs: Place the prepared hot dogs into the boiling water and cook for 4-5 minutes until heated through and the cuts open slightly to create a finger-like appearance.
Assemble: Place each ‘finger’ hot dog into a bun. Smear ketchup on the bottom of the ‘finger’ and spread some ketchup at the top of the bun to mimic blood dripping.
Add Optional Fingernails: If desired, place a thinly sliced square piece of white onion on top of where the nail would be to act as a realistic fingernail.

Notes

These Bloody Severed Finger Hot Dogs take ‘finger food’ to an extreme and are perfect for Halloween parties or a fun pre-trick-or-treat snack.
Adding onion fingernails is optional and adds extra realism but takes additional prep time.
Ensure careful knife handling when making the cuts to avoid accidents.
Use plenty of ketchup to create the best bloody effect.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 hot dog with bun
Calories: 250
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 30mg