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Guest-Favorite Mummy Pigs in a Blanket with Mustard Eyes

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These adorable mummy pigs in a blanket are the easiest Halloween appetizer you’ll ever make. With flaky crescent roll dough wrapped around cocktail sausages and mustard seed eyes, they’re a fun, kid-friendly treat that disappears fast at any party.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14 oz) package cocktail sausages (about 48 mini sausages)
  • 2 (8 oz) cans crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury)
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • Optional: Everything bagel seasoning or coarse salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Open both cans of crescent roll dough and unroll onto a clean cutting board. Separate along perforations to get 16 triangles. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice each triangle lengthwise into 3 thin strips (48 strips total). If dough gets sticky, refrigerate for 5 minutes.
  3. Take one strip of dough and wrap it around a cocktail sausage, starting at one end and working to the other. Leave a small gap near the top for the ‘face’ (about 1/4 of the sausage visible). Press the end gently to seal. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  4. Press two mustard seeds into the exposed sausage at the top, about 1/2 inch apart, to create eyes. Use tweezers or a toothpick for precision. If seeds are stubborn, dip in egg wash first.
  5. In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water to make egg wash. Brush each mummy lightly with egg wash. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning or coarse salt if desired.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until dough is golden brown and puffed. Let rest on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack or serving platter.

Notes

Keep dough cold for easier handling. Don’t over-wrap sausages—three strips per sausage is ideal. Space mummies at least 1 inch apart on baking sheet. For make-ahead, assemble up to 24 hours in advance, add mustard eyes just before baking, and add 2 minutes to bake time if cold. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes. Not recommended for freezing.

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