Description
Sausage Mummies are a fun and spooky Halloween snack for kids. These adorable mummies are made by wrapping sausages in flaky puff pastry “bandages” and baking them until golden brown. They are a quick, easy, and kid-friendly treat perfect for Halloween parties or festive lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet (about 250 g) ready-rolled puff pastry
- 10 small sausages (or mini hot dogs)
- 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
- Edible candy eyes or small dots of mayonnaise/mustard for decoration
- Optional for Flavor: A sprinkle of sesame seeds or poppy seeds before baking
- Optional for Flavor: A pinch of garlic powder or herbs for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a flat surface. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the pastry into thin strips about ½ inch (1 cm) wide.
- Take each sausage and wrap it with the pastry strips, leaving small gaps to mimic mummy bandages. Leave a little space near one end for the “face” where you’ll add the eyes later.
- Place the wrapped sausages on the lined baking tray. Brush each one lightly with beaten egg to give them a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown.
- Allow the mummies to cool for a few minutes, then add eyes using small candy eyeballs, or pipe tiny dots of mayonnaise, cream cheese, or mustard for eyes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite dips.
Notes
- Keep pastry cold before baking for best puff and crispness.
- Do not wrap too tightly, as the pastry expands while baking.
- Leave small gaps between the “bandages” for a more authentic look.
- Use an egg wash for shine and color.
- Add eyes after baking to prevent them from melting or burning.
- If using pre-cooked sausages, baking time can be slightly shorter (around 15 minutes).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage mummy
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g