Ingredients 1 Package Giant Eagle Pasta shells and cheese 4 hot dogs Peppercorns Cheese-flavored fish-shaped crackers Recipe Directions: Lay 1 hot dog on side with end facing you. Starting an inch from the bottom, slice in half vertically. Roll hot dog 1/4 turn and repeat to create 4 segments that connect at the top. Slice each segment in half vertically, creating a total of 8 "legs." Repeat with remaining hot dogs.
Place hot dogs in medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cook shells and cheese according to package directions. Pour pasta into 4 plates. Drain hot dogs and arrange one on top of each dish of pasta like an octopus. Cut two small slits into each hot dog. Places peppercorns into this slit to create the "eyes." Decorate the pasta mixture by sprinkling with fish crackers and serve.
Serving Ideas: Kids just love these fun dogs! |