Halloween Party Food Appetizers: Crispy Sausage Mummies (Print Version)
Halloween Party Food Appetizers - Crispy sausage mummies are a fun, easy treat. Perfect for spooky gatherings, they're always a hit!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Contains Meat, Dairy (optional)
# Ingredients:
→ Mummy Base
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1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
02 -
16 mini pre-cooked sausages (or hot dogs, cut in half)
→ Flavor Boosters
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1 large egg, whisked
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1-2 tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
→ Dipping Delights
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Yellow mustard (for eyes and dipping)
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Ketchup or other dipping sauces, for serving
→ Kitchen Aids
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Olive oil spray or parchment paper
# Instructions:
01 -
First things first, get that puff pastry thawed. I usually pull it out of the freezer about 30-40 minutes before I want to start. Once it’s soft enough to unfold without cracking, lay it out on a lightly floured surface. I usually roll it out just a tiny bit, maybe to about 10x12 inches, to make it a bit thinner and easier to work with. You want it pliable, not sticky, not tearing. This is where I always tell myself, 'gentle hands, Gracie, gentle hands!'
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Now for the mummy wraps! Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter (my favorite for this, honestly, so much easier!) to cut the pastry into thin strips, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide. Don't worry if they're not perfectly even; mummies are ancient and a little ragged, right? I usually aim for about 10-12 strips per sheet of pastry. If you accidentally make a strip too short, just gently press two ends together to lengthen it. I've done that countless times, and it works, kinda!
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Take one mini sausage and start wrapping a pastry strip around it, leaving a small gap at the top for the 'face'. Overlap the pastry slightly as you go, making sure the end of the strip is tucked underneath the sausage. It's like swaddling a tiny, delicious baby! Some of my mummies end up looking more like abstract art than actual mummies, but hey, that's part of the charm. Just try to keep the pastry snug, but not too tight, or it'll burst.
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Once all your sausages are wrapped, arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or, if you're like me and learned from past mistakes, lightly sprayed with olive oil). Whisk up that egg in a small bowl, then use a pastry brush to lightly coat each mummy. This gives them that beautiful golden glow. Then, sprinkle a little Everything Bagel Seasoning over the top. It adds such a fantastic flavor, honestly, don't skip it!
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Pop your baking sheet into a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C). Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up and a lovely golden brown. Every oven is a little different, so keep an eye on them. The smell that fills your kitchen at this point? Pure magic, I tell you. It's that warm, buttery, savory aroma that just screams 'party time!'
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Once they're out of the oven and slightly cooled – just enough so they're not burning your fingers – it's time for the eyes! This is the best part. Use a toothpick or a piping bag with a tiny tip (or, if you're me, just carefully squeeze from the bottle!) to dab two little dots of mustard onto the exposed sausage 'face' area. Voila! Instant spooky cuteness. These crispy sausage mummies are ready to haunt your guests!
# Notes:
01 -
Don't over-stretch the pastry, it'll tear and your mummies will look... well, more like ancient relics.
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You can assemble these ahead of time and bake just before the party.
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Any pre-cooked sausage works, even veggie dogs for a meat-free version!
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A little dab of mustard for eyes makes them extra creepy-cute.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
Baking sheet
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parchment paper
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sharp knife or pizza cutter
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pastry brush
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small bowl
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 150
Total Fat: 10g
Total Carbohydrate: 10g
Protein: 5g