Octopus and Seaweed

Name: Octopus and Seaweed
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (3 ounces) beef ramen noodles; 4 hot dogs; 5 drops liquid green food coloring, optional; Prepared mustard

Your hungry kids will squirm with delight when they get a look at these remarkable smiley sea creatures perched on a bed of seaweed.—Kerry Tittle, Little Rock, Arkansas

Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) beef ramen noodles
4 hot dogs
5 drops liquid green food coloring, optional
Prepared mustard

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil. Add the noodles and contents of seasoning packet. Boil for 3-4 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Meanwhile, add 4 in. of water to another large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cut each hot dog lengthwise into eight strips to within 2 in of one end. Drop into boiling water; cook until heated through.
Add food coloring to noodles if desired. Drain if necessary. Place noodles on serving plates; top with a hot dog. Add eyes and mouth with dabs of mustard.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 238 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 860mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Octopus and Seaweed in Quick Cooking May/June 2001

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Jenandjohn6

Dec 22, 2013

So cute and easy. Made the kids want to eat all of their dinner.
Arainais

Jun 2, 2013

My kids loved this. They are not fans of mustard, so I cut slits in the hot dogs and inserted bacon bits for eyes. They ate every bite!
ladyinashoe

May 16, 2011

My kids range from 5 thru 25 and this is still a favorite! Make it for the nieces and nephews and all little kids that come to Auntie Dawns house!
ladyinashoe

May 16, 2011

My kids range from 5 thru 25 and this is still a favorite! Make it for the nieces and nephews and all little kids that come to Auntie Dawns house!
bckandc

Jul 16, 2010

Made this for a potluck for my kids preschool class. They all loved it, my kids tell everyone 'My mommy makes octopus for us'. One of there favoriate meals.