The Halloween mummies with puff pastry and sausages are an easy, quick, and super fun idea to prepare a themed appetizer or savory snack! You only need sausages and puff pastry to create cute mummy-shaped nibbles, perfect to serve during the Halloween party or for a monstrously good snack.
This recipe is a variation of the classic sausage mummies, but even simpler: just wrap each sausage with strips of puff pastry, bake in the oven, and you’re done! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they are loved by both adults and children and disappear in a flash!
If you’re looking for a savory Halloween idea that can be prepared in a few minutes with very few ingredients, the puff pastry and sausage mummies are perfect: impressive, delicious, and beginner-proof.
💀 Also ideal as finger food or for a monstrous buffet along with other Halloween-themed recipes!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 9 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Halloween, Fall, Winter
Ingredients to prepare the mummies with puff pastry and sausages
- 9 sausages
- 1 roll puff pastry
- 18 grains pepper
- as needed milk (for brushing)
Tools
- Baking Tray
- Pastry Cutter Wheel
Steps
Ready to prepare an appetizer that will entertain everyone and bring smiles to your guests’ faces? Follow these simple steps and get ready to serve mummies that will not only look good but also taste delicious!
Start by rolling out a sheet of puff pastry on a work surface. Using a sharp knife or pastry cutter wheel, cut the pastry into long, thin strips about 1-2 cm wide. Take the sausages and wrap each sausage with the puff pastry strips, leaving space at the top to create the “eyes.” Make sure to overlap the strips so they look like bandages, but don’t completely cover the sausage. If you want an extra touch, you can brush the puff pastry with a bit of milk or beaten egg to make it golden during baking.
Place the mummies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, place the peppercorns to simulate eyes, and bake them in a preheated oven at 392°F (200°C) for about 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and puffed. When the mummies are ready and nicely golden, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
These spooky snacks will be a guaranteed hit at any Halloween party, combining the fun of preparation with the deliciousness of the final result. Get ready to receive compliments and to see smiles on your guests’ faces as they enjoy your Halloween mummies!
Storage, Tips
Regarding the storage of Halloween mummies, there are some tips that can help you maintain their flavor and crispiness. If you have leftovers, it’s advisable to store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume them within 1 day, as puff pastry tends to lose its freshness over time.
If you notice the mummies are soft after resting in the refrigerator, you can place them in the oven at a low temperature, about 300°F (150°C), for a few minutes. This will help restore the crispness of the puff pastry.
If you want to prepare the mummies in advance, you can freeze them before cooking. After assembling and wrapping them in puff pastry, place them on a tray and put them in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer them to a food bag. When you are ready to serve them, bake them directly from frozen, adding a few minutes to the cooking time.
Finally, you can experiment with different fillings, such as cheese or vegetables, always following the same storage instructions and ensuring the ingredients are fresh and well-preserved. With these precautions, your Halloween mummies will remain delicious and ready to be enjoyed even in the days following preparation!
