ElfyThe culinary world is no stranger to creative and quirky dishes, but when Halloween season arrives, it’s time to take things to the next level. One delightfully eerie and flavorful creation that has become a favorite for Halloween gatherings is the Sausage and Cutlet Mummies in Pizza Dough.
This spine-tingling dish combines savory sausages or meat cutlets with pizza dough in a playful and ghoulish manner, adding a whimsical twist to the traditional holiday spread.
A Glimpse Into the Past
To fully appreciate the charm of this Halloween treat, let’s take a journey into its origins.
The concept of wrapping meat in pastry, akin to mummies in cloth, has been around for centuries. It harks back to the ancient Egyptians, who meticulously preserved their deceased with linen bandages.
Although our modern mummy-inspired dish is a far cry from this solemn practice, it manages to capture the essence of mystery and intrigue that surrounded the ancient mummies.
| Prep time | Cook Time | Rest Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 min | 15 min | 5 min | 40 min |
The Art of Mummification in the Kitchen
Creating your very own Sausage and Cutlet Mummies in Pizza Dough is a hauntingly easy process. Start by selecting your choice of sausages or meat cutlets, depending on your dietary preferences. Partially cook the sausages to ensure they’re tender and ready for their mummy transformation.
Meanwhile, preheat your oven according to the instructions on the pizza dough package.
Next, roll out your pizza dough and cut it into strips resembling mummy bandages. The creative part begins as you wrap these dough strips around the sausages or cutlets, leaving a small gap for the eyes.
You can get playful with the wrapping, crisscrossing the dough to give your mummies an authentic, bandaged appearance.
Before baking, give your mummies a ghoulish glaze with a gentle brush of olive oil. This step ensures that your mummies emerge from the oven with a tantalizing golden-brown hue.
Eyes That Stare Back at You
The final touch to your Sausage and Cutlet Mummies is adding edible googly eyes to the small gaps left for their eyes. These eyes bring your mummies to life in a spooktacular way and add an element of surprise that never fails to delight party guests.
Once your mummies are out of the oven, and their eyes are securely in place, it’s time to present this chillingly delicious dish. You can serve your Sausage and Cutlet Mummies with pizza sauce or ketchup, providing a flavorful contrast to the warm, savory filling.
So, whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just craving a ghoulishly good meal, Sausage and Cutlet Mummies in Pizza Dough will undoubtedly steal the show.
This fun, history-inspired dish brings a touch of ancient mystique and modern playfulness to your holiday celebrations, promising an unforgettable, eerie, and mouthwatering experience.
Happy Haunting!
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat your oven
according to the pizza dough package or recipe if homemade instructions.
If using sausages, cook them partially according to the package instructions. If using meat cutlets, ensure they are fully cooked and cooled.
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut it into strips to resemble mummy bandages.
Wrap the strips of pizza dough around the sausages or meat cutlets, leaving a small gap for the eyes.
You can crisscross the dough to give it a mummy bandage appearance.
Place the wrapped sausages or cutlets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the wrapped sausages or cutlets with a little olive oil. This will help the pizza dough bake to a nice golden brown.
Bake in the preheated oven according to the pizza dough package or recipe instructions, usually around 10-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
Once the mummies are out of the oven and slightly cooled, add the edible googly eyes to the small gaps left for the eyes.
Serve your sausage and cutlet mummies with pizza sauce or ketchup for dipping if desired.
Enjoy, Good Appetite!
