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Three golden crescent-wrapped camping hot dogs on a paper plate with ketchup and mustard, cooked over a campfire

Foil-Wrapped Camping Hot Dogs

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings 8 hot dogs

Equipment

  • Long wooden skewers or metal roasting sticks
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

  • Hot dogs (1 pack, 8 count)
  • 1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (8 count)

Instructions
 

  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.
  • Push a skewer into the end of each hot dog, going about 3/4 of the way through.
  • Open the can of crescent rolls. Take one pre-cut dough triangle and wrap it around a hot dog, starting at the flat wide end and spiraling down to the pointed tip. Press gently so the dough adheres as you wrap.
  • Loosely wrap each crescent-covered hot dog in a piece of aluminum foil. Do not wrap too tightly - leave some space for the dough to cook and steam inside.
  • Hold the hot dog over the campfire, rotating slowly and steadily, just as you would roast a regular hot dog. Keep the hot dog above the flames rather than directly in them for best results.
  • Roast for 15–20 minutes, rotating every minute or so for even cooking.
  • Carefully peel back the foil (watch for steam). The crescent dough should be golden brown all the way around. If it needs more time, re-wrap and continue roasting.
  • Serve immediately with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Soaking wooden skewers in water is essential - skip this step and the stick may burn through over the fire.
  • Cooking over glowing embers rather than active flames gives more even, controlled heat and prevents burning the outside before the dough cooks through.
  • Hot dogs can be pre-wrapped in crescent dough at home and stored in a zip-top bag in the cooler until ready to roast.
  • This recipe works great on a grill too - place foil-wrapped hot dogs over medium heat, turning every few minutes, for about 15 minutes total.
Topping Ideas: Ketchup, mustard, relish, shredded cheese, Velveeta dip, chili, diced onions, jalapeños, sauerkraut
Suggested Sides: Coleslaw, pasta salad, potato salad, corn on the cob, baked beans