Mummified Sausage Rolls with Mustard Dipping Sauce
Puff pastry wrapped around seasoned sausage transforms into fun mummies for a spooky appetizer served with a tangy mustard sauce. This american-inspired halloween ready in about 40 minutes pairs sheets, thawed puff pastry sheets, breakfast sausage, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets, thawed puff pastry sheets
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large, beaten egg
- 12 small, sliced for eyes black olives
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine 1 lb breakfast sausage with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well.
- Step 2: Roll out 2 thawed puff pastry sheets on a floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 strips about 1 inch wide.
- Step 3: Shape sausage mixture into 12 small logs about 3 inches long. Wrap each sausage log with puff pastry strips in a crisscross pattern to resemble mummies, leaving gaps for eyes.
- Step 4: Place wrapped sausages on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each mummy with 1 beaten large egg for golden color.
- Step 5: Press 2 small black olive slices onto each mummy as eyes.
- Step 6: Bake for 20-25 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden and sausage is cooked through.
- Step 7: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar for the dipping sauce.
- Step 8: Serve mummified sausage rolls warm with the mustard dipping sauce.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Mummified Sausage Rolls with Mustard Dipping Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Mummified Sausage Rolls with Mustard Dipping Sauce?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep breakfast sausage from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Mummified Sausage Rolls with Mustard Dipping Sauce?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Mummified Sausage Rolls with Mustard Dipping Sauce for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 12 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 12). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Mummified Sausage Rolls with Mustard Dipping Sauce?
American halloween like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
