Budget Halloween Party Bites: Mummy Sausage Rolls (Print Version)
Whip up Budget Halloween Party Bites! These Mummy Sausage Rolls are easy, fun, and totally delicious for any spooky gathering.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12-16 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American (Party Food)
Dietary: Contains Meat, Dairy, Gluten
# Ingredients:
→ Main Stars
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1 sheet (13.2 oz / 375g) puff pastry, thawed
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1 lb (450g) bulk pork sausage meat, casings removed
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1 large egg, whisked
→ Flavor Boosters
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Spooky Touches
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Mustard or ketchup, for decorating eyes
# Instructions:
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Get a big bowl, hon. Crumble that sausage meat right in there. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Now, this is where you get your hands dirty! Mix it all up until everything is combined. I always give it a quick sniff; it should smell savory and ready for action. Don't overmix, though, or it can get a bit tough, and we want tender Budget Halloween Party Bites.
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Unroll your puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface or, even better, just leave it on the parchment paper it usually comes with. That's my lazy-but-smart trick! If it's too cold, let it sit for five minutes; trying to unroll stiff pastry is a recipe for cracks and tears, and trust me, I've been there, sighing over a broken sheet. We want smooth sailing for our Budget Halloween Party Bites!
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Divide your sausage mixture into long, thin logs. You want them about the same length as the shortest side of your pastry sheet. It's a bit like playing with playdough, honestly. I usually aim for about half an inch thick. This is where you can get creative, or just make them uniform, whatever feels right for your Budget Halloween Party Bites. Consistency helps with even cooking.
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Lay a sausage log along one edge of the pastry. Carefully roll the pastry over the sausage, sealing the seam with a gentle pinch. Now, with a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the wrapped sausage into strips, about 1/2 inch wide. Leave a small gap at one end for the "face" of your mummy. This is where the magic happens, turning simple rolls into truly spooky Budget Halloween Party Bites.
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Take those pastry strips and gently wrap them around the sausage log, crisscrossing them like mummy bandages. Leave that little gap for the face, remember? Don't worry if they're not perfect; real mummies probably had messy bandages anyway, right? I've had some where the strips just refused to cooperate, but it all bakes up delicious and charmingly imperfect.
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Whisk that egg in a small bowl and brush it lightly over your mummy rolls. Pop them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up, and the sausage is cooked through. The smell filling your kitchen, oh my goodness! Once they're out and cooled a bit, use a toothpick to dab on mustard or ketchup for the eyes. These Budget Halloween Party Bites are ready!
# Notes:
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Don't be afraid to pre-bake a tiny bit of the sausage mix to taste and adjust seasoning before rolling. I learned this after a few bland batches, oops!
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You can assemble these mummies a few hours ahead and keep them covered in the fridge. Just egg wash right before baking.
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If you don't have puff pastry, crescent roll dough works in a pinch, though the texture is a bit different. I tried it once when I was desperate, and it was... acceptable.
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Serve these Budget Halloween Party Bites warm with a side of spooky green dip (like avocado ranch!) for extra fun.
# Tools You'll Need:
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Baking sheet
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parchment paper
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sharp knife
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small bowl
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pastry brush (optional)
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 180-220 calories per serving
Total Fat: 12-15g
Total Carbohydrate: 10-12g
Protein: 8-10g