Halloween Sausage Mummy Wraps

Halloween is just around the corner, and I'm already thinking about fun treats that'll make Amy and Bradley smile. This year, I wanted something festive but still simple enough to make on a busy weeknight. That's when I remembered these Halloween Sausage Mummy Wraps from last year's party, and honestly, they were such a hit!

These little guys are basically hot dogs wrapped in strips of flaky puff pastry to look like mummies. They're adorable, they taste amazing, and the best part? The kids can help make them. Bradley thought he was too old for "cute" Halloween food until he tried one hot from the oven. Now he asks for them every October.

What I love most about this recipe is how it takes two simple ingredients and turns them into something that feels special. The buttery pastry gets all golden and crispy in the oven, and when you add those silly candy eyes, they actually look like little mummies peeking out at you. Amy calls them "spooky but not scary," which is pretty much the perfect description.

If you're looking for more easy Halloween treats, you'll want to check out my Monster Munch Trail Mix that's perfect for parties too.

Jump to:

• Why You'll Love These Hot Dog Mummies
• Ingredients for Halloween Sausage Mummy Wraps
• How to Make Hot Dog Mummies Step by Step
• Storage and Reheating Tips
• Creative Variations for Your Mummy Hot Dogs
• FAQ About Hot Dog Mummies
• Recipes You May Like
• Wrapping Up These Spooky Treats
• Halloween Sausage Mummy Wraps

Why You'll Love These Hot Dog Mummies

• Super easy to make – Just wrap, brush, and bake! Even kids can help with the wrapping part.
• Ready in 40 minutes – Perfect for last-minute Halloween parties or weeknight dinners when you want something fun.
• Uses simple ingredients – Puff pastry and hot dogs are usually things I already have on hand.
• Kid-approved and fun – The wrapping process is actually entertaining, and Amy loves helping me make the mummy faces.
• Great for parties – These look impressive on a Halloween spread, but they're so simple to pull together.
• Customizable – Use different types of sausages or add cheese inside for extra flavor.

Ingredients for Halloween Sausage Mummy Wraps

• 1 sheet of puff pastry (ready-made and ready-rolled into a 25 x 42 cm rectangle)
• 12-14 hot dog sausages
• 1 egg, lightly beaten with a dash of water
• Ketchup and/or mustard for the eyes
• Candy eyes (optional, but they make it extra fun!)

A few notes about ingredients: I usually buy the store-brand puff pastry because it works just as well as the fancy stuff. For hot dogs, we like the all-beef ones, but honestly, use whatever your family enjoys. John prefers the jumbo hot dogs because he says they're more filling, but the regular size works perfectly too.

The candy eyes aren't necessary, but they're what make these mummies really come alive. You can find them at any craft store or in the baking aisle around Halloween time. If you can't find them, don't worry – I'll share other options in the variations section.

How to Make Hot Dog Mummies Step by Step

1. Preheat your oven to 210°C/410°F (without fan). Line a large baking sheet with baking paper. I learned the hard way that skipping the parchment paper means scraping stuck pastry off the pan later.
2. Cut the puff pastry into long strips using a knife, pastry wheel, or pizza cutter. Make them about 1.5 cm or 1 inch wide. You'll need one strip per sausage. Bradley likes using the pizza cutter for this part because it feels like he's doing something important.
3. Start wrapping a sausage from one end with a strip of pastry. This is where it gets fun! Don't stress about making it perfect – mummies are supposed to look a little messy and uneven.
4. Overlap the pastry slightly as you wrap the sausage. Some gaps here and there are totally fine and actually make them look more authentic. The length of your pastry strips versus your sausages will affect how much overlap you get, but just work with what you have.
5. Leave space for the face when you reach near the end of the sausage. You want to leave enough room to add the eyes later. Usually about 2-3 cm of unwrapped space works perfectly.
6. Secure the end of the pastry by tucking it under the sausage. This keeps everything from unraveling while baking.

7. Place the wrapped sausage onto your lined baking sheet. Give them a little space between each one so they can puff up nicely.
8. Repeat the wrapping process with all the remaining sausages. This is where having helpers makes it go faster. Last time we made these, Amy and I had a little assembly line going.
9. Brush with egg wash by lightly coating all of the pastries. This is what gives them that beautiful golden color. Don't skip this step!
10. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown. Your kitchen will smell incredible during this time.
11. Let them cool slightly, then mark the eyes. You can squeeze tiny dots of ketchup or mustard for eyes using a small piping bag or even a squeeze bottle. If you're using candy eyes, just stick them on with a tiny bit of ketchup or mustard as "glue."

Storage and Reheating Tips

I usually make these right before serving because they're best when warm and fresh from the oven. But life happens, and sometimes you need to prep ahead or save leftovers.

Storing: Keep leftover hot dog mummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The pastry will soften a bit, but they're still good.

Reheating: Pop them in a 180°C/350°F oven for about 5-7 minutes to restore some of that crispness. Don't use the microwave unless you're okay with softer pastry – it won't have that same flaky texture.

Make-ahead tip: You can wrap the sausages in pastry up to 24 hours before baking. Just keep them covered in the fridge, then brush with egg wash and bake when you're ready. This is what I do when we're having people over for Halloween.

Freezing: These freeze pretty well! Wrap them individually after baking and cooling, then freeze for up to a month. Reheat from frozen at 180°C/350°F for about 10 minutes.

Creative Variations for Your Mummy Hot Dogs

Different sausages: Try using breakfast sausages, chicken sausages, or even vegetarian hot dogs. We experimented with spicy Italian sausages once, and John absolutely loved them.

Add cheese: Before wrapping, cut a thin slice of cheddar or mozzarella and place it on the hot dog. The cheese melts inside the pastry and makes everything even better.

Use crescent roll dough: If you can't find puff pastry, crescent roll dough works great too. It creates a slightly different texture that's a bit softer but still really tasty.

Mini versions: Cut regular hot dogs in half and use smaller pastry strips to make bite-sized mummy appetizers. Perfect for little kids or parties where people are standing and mingling.

Spicy kick: Brush the pastry with a mix of melted butter and hot sauce before baking. Bradley requests these whenever we make them now.

Eye alternatives: Get creative with the faces! Use small pieces of black olives, peppercorns, sesame seeds, or even tiny pieces of cheese for the eyes.

Here's something funny that happened last year: Amy wanted to make some "girl mummies" with longer eyelashes, so we used small pieces of chives for eyelashes. They looked hilarious, but it actually worked!

FAQ About Hot Dog Mummies

Recipes You May Like

• Homemade Corn Dogs Recipe – Another fun handheld food that kids love helping make
• Witches Brew Chex Mix – A festive Halloween snack that's perfect alongside these mummies
• Monster Munch Trail Mix – Sweet and salty Halloween treat that's great for parties

Wrapping Up These Spooky Treats

These Halloween Sausage Mummy Wraps have become one of our October traditions. They're easy enough to make on a random Tuesday when you want something fun, but they also look great on a party table next to all the other Halloween treats.

What I really love is how this recipe brings the whole family into the kitchen. Amy wraps her mummies super carefully with barely any gaps, while Bradley makes his look more "battle-worn" with lots of exposed hot dog showing through. John's job is usually quality control – he tastes the first one to "make sure they're safe."

The combination of buttery, flaky puff pastry with the savory hot dog is just really good. Add those silly little eyes, and you've got something that makes everyone smile. Even the teenagers at Bradley's Halloween party last year were taking pictures of these before eating them.

Give these a try for your next Halloween gathering, or just make them on a regular weeknight to surprise your family. I promise they'll be asking for them again.

Don't forget to save this recipe to Pinterest so you can find it next October when Halloween rolls around again!

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