Imagine welcoming your guests to a Halloween party with a dish as fun as it is delicious: Halloween mummies with puff pastry and hot dogs.
Easy to make and always appreciated, not only are they a creative way to entertain kids, but they can also be a hit among adults. They will be a perfect addition to any Halloween table.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 9 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Halloween, Fall, Winter
Ingredients
- 9 hot dogs
- 1 roll puff pastry
- 18 grains pepper
- as needed milk (for brushing)
Tools
- Baking Tray
- Pastry Wheel
Steps
Ready to make an appetizer that will make everyone smile and bring joy to your guests? Follow these simple steps and get ready to serve mummies that are not only great to look at but also delicious to eat!
Start by rolling out a sheet of puff pastry on a work surface. Using a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut the pastry into long, thin strips, about 0.5-0.75 inches wide. Take the hot dogs and wrap each one with the pastry strips, leaving a space at the top to create the “eyes.” Make sure to overlap the strips so they look like bandages, but without completely covering the hot dog. For an extra touch, you can brush the pastry with a bit of milk or beaten egg to give it a golden finish when baked.
Place the mummies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, place the peppercorns to simulate the eyes, and bake them in a preheated oven at 392°F for about 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry becomes golden and puffy. Once the mummies are ready and nicely golden, take them out 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 result. Get ready to receive compliments and see smiles on your guests’ faces while 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 is advisable to store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume them within one day, as puff pastry tends to lose its freshness over time.
If you notice that the mummies become soft after resting in the refrigerator, you can place them in a low-temperature oven, about 302°F, for a few minutes. This will help restore the crispiness of the puff pastry.
If you want to prepare the mummies in advance, you can freeze them before baking. After assembling and wrapping them in the puff pastry, place them on a tray and put them in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer them to a food bag. When you’re 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 guidelines and ensuring that 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!
