These Mummy Hotdogs are the perfect quick and easy treat for your Halloween party spread! Halloween is all about spooky, fun and themed treats. These Mummy Hotdogs, inspired by classic ‘pigs in a blanket,’ add the perfect eerie touch to your Halloween table. They’re super simple to make and are always a hit with both kids and adults. The Hotdog Mummies are wrapped in puff pastry bandages for a crispy, flaky outside layer. Serve the mummies with a spooky spiderweb sauce for dipping. They’re the perfect snack for scary movie marathons, serve as part of a spooky dinner or bring them to a Halloween potluck. 

Ingredients for Mummy Hotdogs

Ready to bring your hotdogs to life? These spooky snacks couldn't be easier to make! All you need are some pantry staples and a couple of minutes to mummify your hotdogs.

Here’s everything you need to make these Halloween mummies:

• Hotdogs or sausages: Choose your favourite. Traditional hotdogs work great, but you can also use other types of sausages for a meatier bite. Try mini hotdogs to create bite-size mummies. 
• Puff pastry: This is what gives the mummy its "bandages." Store-bought puff pastry works perfectly and makes this snack extra quick and easy. 
• Egg: A simple egg wash helps the puff pastry turn a beautiful golden brown while baking. 
• Candy eyes: The eyes are optional, but they make the mummies come alive. Kids will love the eyeballs! You can also add two dots of mustard instead of the candies. 
• Ketchup & mustard: Ketchup serves as the base for the spiderweb sauce, and mustard helps create that fun web effect.

How to Make Easy Mummy Hotdogs for Halloween?

These mummy hotdogs are like the classic ‘pigs in a blanket’, but with a spooky look. These classic snacks are always the first to be devoured by all the hungry ghouls and goblins. Wrapping your hotdogs takes a matter of minutes.

Here’s how to create these Halloween Hotdogs: 

Step 1: Prep your pastry

Defrost the puff pastry, but keep it cold to prevent sticking. Cut your pastry into thin strips, about ½ cm (¼ inch wide). Depending on the length of your strips, you’ll need several strips of puff pastry per hotdog. If it gets too sticky throw the pastry back in the freezer for a couple of minutes. 

Step 2: Wrap the mummies

Take a hotdog and carefully wrap a few strips of puff pastry around it. Leave a small gap near the top for the “eyes.” Try to layer the pastry to give it that "mummy" look. Repeat with all hotdogs. 

Step 3: Bake to golden perfection

Place the mummified hotdogs on a lined baking sheet. Brush each mummy with a little egg wash to give them a golden finish. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. 

Step 4: Add the eyes

Use a dot of mustard to stick the candy eyes to your mummies. 

Step 5: Make the spiderweb sauce

Fill a small serving bowl with ketchup. Use mustard to pipe circles on the ketchup. Use a toothpick to drag lines outward from the centre to the edges, this will create a spiderweb pattern. 

How to Serve Mummy Hotdogs for Halloween?

Serve these Halloween hotdogs as a fun snack or turn them into an easy festive meal and pair them with other spooky dishes for a Halloween buffet. 

Use a Halloween-themed plate or black serving dish for a ‘dark’ vibe. I’ve used a small cast iron teacup as a serving bowl for the spiderweb sauce, it looks just like a witches’ cauldron!

The mummies can be served right out of the oven for a warm and flaky bite, but they’re still delicious when served cold. They can be made in advance, so they’re the perfect snack to bring to a Halloween potluck. 

Pair with these Truffle Deviled Eggs for a spooky Halloween spread!

Mummy Hotdogs Tips & Alternatives

• Vegetarian option: Use plant-based sausages and puff pastry for a veggie-friendly version.
• Cold puff pastry: Make sure your puff pastry is cold; this makes working with it so much easier! I’ve used store-bought frozen puff pastry for these hotdogs. The sheets thaw within minutes, so take one out at a time and work quickly. If it gets too sticky, just pop it back in the freezer for a minute. Trust me, working with cold puff pastry makes all the difference!
• Make ahead: You can wrap the hotdogs in advance and store them in the fridge until you're ready to bake. Alternatively, you can bake them off and serve cold, or store in the fridge and reheat them before serving. 
• Storage tips: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days after baking. Reheat in the oven until heated through and the pastry has gotten crispy again.  
• Crescent dough bandages: Try using crescent roll dough instead of puff pastry for a more bready texture.
• Add cheese: Wrap a slice of cheddar around the hotdog before wrapping them in the pastry strips for an extra cheesy bite! The cheddar will melt in the oven and will get a bit messy, so use extra pastry strips and make sure most of the cheese is covered. 
• Sweet chilli sauce: Ketchup and mustard are a classic dip, but sweet chilli sauce is our favourite dip for these mummy dogs!
• No egg: The egg for the eggwash is completely optional! It helps to give the puff pastry a golden glow and adds a slightly crispier bite. If you don’t have an egg or prefer not to use one, simply leave it out. Your mummies will look a bit paler but will still be equally delicious.

Are You Looking for More Halloween Recipes?

• Spooky Black Pasta with Mushroom Skulls and Creamy Truffle Sauce - Serve this elegant but spooky pasta dish at a Halloween dinner!
• Halloween Charcuterie Board - Make this spooky cheeseboard to feed all the ghouls and goblins at your Halloween party! 
• Truffle Deviled Eggs - These devilish delights add a rich, elegant treat to the Halloween table.