Crispy Mummy Pigs in a Blanket: Best Halloween Party Idea
A fun and spooky Halloween appetizer featuring mini sausages wrapped in flaky pastry strips to resemble mummies, served with a homemade spicy mustard dip. These are quick to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24-36 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 24–36 mini sausages or cocktail franks
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed) or 1 can crescent rolls
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (for eyes)
- Yellow mustard
- Dijon mustard
- Hot sauce (to taste)
- Garlic powder
- Butter, melted (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pastry: If using puff pastry, cut into 1-inch wide strips. If using crescent rolls, separate triangles or cut into strips.
- Wrap each mini sausage with a pastry strip, leaving small gaps to create the ‘mummy’ look. Place seam-side down on baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
- Make two small slits on top of each mummy and press a sesame or poppy seed into each slit for eyes.
- Brush the tops lightly with the egg wash. Optionally brush with melted butter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the pastry is puffed, golden brown, and crispy.
- Cool for 2-3 minutes before handling.
- While mummies cool, mix spicy mustard by combining yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, and a pinch of garlic powder.
- Serve warm with the spicy mustard on the side for dipping.
Notes
Keep the dough cold to ensure flaky layers. Do not wrap the dough too tightly; leave gaps for the sausage to cook. If baking from frozen, add 2-3 minutes to the cooking time. Reheat leftovers in the oven to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 mummies per pers
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 6
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