Description
Whip up these fun Puff Pastry Mummy Bites for Halloween! Simple, spooky, and a total crowd-pleaser. Get the recipe for these easy appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- Mummy Base:
- 1 sheet (14 oz / 397g) puff pastry, thawed
- 8 regular-sized hot dogs (or 16 mini cocktail sausages), cut in half
- Flavor & Adhesion:
- 1–2 tablespoons yellow mustard (optional)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Spooky Touch:
- 32 small candy eyes
- Kitchen Helper:
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Prep the Pastry:: First things first, get that puff pastry out of the freezer and let it thaw on the counter for about 30-40 minutes. You want it pliable but still cool; if it gets too warm, it’ll be a sticky mess, and honestly, I’ve had many wrestling matches with overly soft pastry. Unroll it gently onto a lightly floured surface. I usually see those lovely folds, knowing they’ll turn into flaky layers, and it makes me so happy!
- Slice and Dice:: Now, grab a pizza cutter or a sharp knife and slice each pastry sheet into long, thin strips, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide. Think “bandages” for our mummies! This is where I sometimes get a little wonky with my cuts, but hey, imperfect mummies are charming, right? Don’t worry about them being perfectly uniform; it’s all part of the rustic, spooky appeal of these mummies.
- Mustard Magic:: Take each hot dog and spread a thin layer of yellow mustard on it. This step is optional, but honestly, it adds a lovely little zing that cuts through the richness of the pastry. I didn’t expect it to matter much the first time, but trust me, it’s a subtle flavor booster. My kitchen always smells faintly of mustard and butter at this point, which is surprisingly delightful!
- Wrap ‘Em Up:: Time to wrap! Starting at one end of a hot dog, loosely wrap a strip of puff pastry around it, working your way down to the other end, leaving a small gap near the top for the “face.” You want it to look like bandages, so overlap a bit and don’t wrap too tightly, or the pastry won’t puff properly. It’s a bit like wrapping a tiny present, but for Halloween! This is where my kids always want to help, and honestly, their “mummies” are always the most unique.
- Egg Wash & Bake:: Once all your mummy bites are wrapped, arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Whisk that egg in a small bowl and brush the tops of the pastry strips with the egg wash. This gives them that gorgeous golden color. Pop them into a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. I always peek through the oven door, watching them transform.
- Eye See You!:: Immediately after taking them out of the oven, while they’re still warm, carefully place two candy eyes on each mummy, right in that gap you left. The warmth of the pastry helps the eyes stick. Sometimes they melt a little, which just makes them look even spookier, honestly! Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. The smell of warm, buttery pastry and savory hot dogs is just irresistible.