Looking for a fun, easy Halloween treat that works just as well in a lunchbox as it does at a party? These sizzling sausage mummies are simple to make, use just a few ingredients, and always get a laugh from the kids when they come out of the oven all wrapped up and ready for their spooky close-up.
You just need some pastry, your favourite sausages, and a few edible eyes to bring these little mummies to life.
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How to Make Sizzling Sausage Mummies
Ingredients
- 1 packet of ready rolled puff pastry
- 1 packet of your favourite sausages (or try making your own homemade sausages)
- Sugar eyes
- Tube of decorating gel/icing
You will also need a fork, a sharp knife, and a baking tray.
Method
- Prick your sausages with the fork.
- Cut your puff pastry into lengths approximately 1 cm wide.
- Wrap each sausage with a strip of pastry, leaving a small gap near the top for the eyes.
- Place on a baking tray and bake for approximately 40 minutes at 170°C/340°F.
- Once cooled slightly, add your sugar eyes using a little decorating gel or icing as glue.
Enjoy!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make sausage mummies ahead of time?
Yes – you can wrap the sausages in pastry and keep them covered in the fridge for a few hours before baking. This makes them handy to prep earlier in the day if you’re getting ready for a party or a busy school morning.
Can I freeze sausage mummies?
You can freeze them unbaked. Wrap the pastry-covered sausages, freeze on a tray until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding a little extra time and checking they’re cooked through before adding the eyes.
Can I use vegetarian sausages instead?
Absolutely – vegetarian or plant-based sausages work well in this recipe. Just follow the same pastry-wrapping method and adjust baking time according to the sausage packet instructions.
What can I use instead of puff pastry?
Shortcrust pastry also works if that’s what you have to hand, though puff pastry gives that classic flaky “bandage” texture that makes these so fun.
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