Mummy Pigs in a Blanket

It’s time to hang the paper ghosts, trace the pumpkin faces and make spooky Halloween treats! Mummy pigs in a blanket are one of our favorite festive snacks to enjoy at Halloween parties and other fall gatherings. Made with refrigerated crescent rolls and mini hot dogs, this is a fun, kid-friendly recipe that the littles can help prepare.

Add cute little Dijon eyes, and serve the mummies with a sweet, tangy honey-mustard dip for extra pizzazz. Halloween pigs in a blanket mummies don’t take much time, so you can whip up some before trick-or-treating to have ready when the sugar rush arrives. Or, serve mummy pigs in a blanket minis at your haunted party alongside Halloween drinks and other snacks.

Ingredients for Mummy Pigs in a Blanket

• Refrigerated crescent rolls: One 8-ounce tube of crescent rolls makes the wrappings for these pigs in a blanket mummies. Aside from looking adorable, the deliciously flaky pastry tastes great against salty hot dogs.
• Miniature hot dogs: The mini dogs are a perfect size for these little munchers, though you can also cut up your favorite hot dogs or make full-sized hot dog mummies (you’ll need to adjust the cook time as needed).
• Egg wash: Whisk together egg and water to brush over each pigs in a blanket mummy before baking. The egg wash gives the pastry a golden finish in the oven.
• Dijon mustard: A couple of dots of Dijon mustard give these cute mummies their peeking eyes. You can use any mustard you prefer, like honey mustard or yellow mustard.
• Dip: Make a quick honey-mustard dip with mayonnaise, Dijon, honey, cider vinegar and a dash of hot pepper sauce. You can leave out the hot sauce if you (or the kids) want the dip mild.

Directions

Step 1: Create the mummy wraps

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Separate the crescent roll dough into two large rectangles. Gently push the perforations and seams together to seal each rectangle. Cut each rectangle horizontally (across the short edge) into 10 strips.

Editor’s Tip: A pizza wheel is a great tool for cutting the pastry into strips. You can also use a sharp knife.

Step 2: Wrap the hot dogs

Working with one at a time, wrap one pastry strip around each hot dog.

Editor’s Tip: Leave a little gap under the first wrap on your dog. This is where the mummy’s eyes will go.

Step 3: Bake the pigs in a blanket mummies

Arrange the mummy pigs 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush the egg mixture over the tops of the mummy pigs. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 4: Give the mummies eyes

Remove the mummy dogs from the oven. Using the Dijon mustard, add eyes to each dog.

Step 5: Make the dip

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon, honey, cider vinegar and pepper sauce. Serve the dip with the mummies.

Editor’s Tip: You can prepare the dip while the mummies are baking and keep it chilled in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

Mummy Pigs in a Blanket Variations

• Make veggie mummies: For a vegetarian treat, use plant-based dogs instead of regular hot dogs.
• Go for carrot mummies: For a from-scratch plant-based dog, use marinated, simmered whole carrots in place of the hot dogs. Simmer whole carrots in broth with smoky spices like liquid smoke, smoked paprika, and barbecue or steak sauce. This is a great option for serving Halloween pigs in a blanket as a vegetable side dish.
• Try fruit mummies: For a fun, sweet treat, use whole bananas instead of hot dogs. Cut your bananas to size as desired. Use chocolate sauce for the eyes and as the dip.
• Indulge in bacon mummies: Need even more pork in your life? Swap in bacon for the pastry wrapping. Our recipe for bacon-wrapped hot dogs will show you how to cook them.

How to Store Mummy Pigs in a Blanket

Since your mummy pigs in a blanket are mini hot dogs, you don’t want to leave them at room temperature for longer than two hours. You can store them in the refrigerator for grab-and-go mummy bites.

How long do mummy pigs in a blanket last?

Keep the mummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat them as you’d reheat pizza, cooking them just enough to thoroughly reheat the hot dogs inside.

Can you make mummy pigs in a blanket ahead of time?

Yes, you can make these ahead of time if you prefer. Assemble the mummies and store them unbaked, or bake them and then store them. Either way, store them in the fridge for up to three days.

Can you freeze mummy pigs in a blanket?

Yes, you can freeze them. Simply arrange the mummies in a single layer in freezer containers and store them in the freezer for up to three months. To bake frozen mummy pigs for the first time, bake them as directed, adding a few minutes as needed. To reheat Halloween pigs in a blanket from frozen, reheat gently in a warm oven or in the microwave.

Mummy Pigs in a Blanket Tips

Can you make mummy pigs in a blanket in an air fryer?

You sure can. To make Halloween pigs in a blanket in the air fryer, follow the assembly instructions from the main recipe and the cooking directions from our air-fryer ham and brie pastries. Cook the mummies in batches in a 350° air fryer until golden brown, 12 to 16 minutes per batch.

What can you serve with mummy pigs in a blanket?

Make it a party! For savory treats, choose from our collection of Halloween appetizers. Or, pick from our collection of cute Halloween treats for fun and festive sweets.