Description
These easy Christmas Sausage Rolls are perfect savory treats for holiday gatherings. Made with flaky puff pastry wrapped around flavorful sausage meat mixed with onion, herbs, and seasonings, they bake up golden and delicious. Ideal for sharing, these sausage rolls are a festive appetizer or snack that’s quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Pastry
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
Sausage Filling
- 1 pound sausage meat (pork or herb-blend)
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (optional)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for sealing and brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Sausage Mixture: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the sausage meat, finely grated onion, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs if using, ensuring the flavors are well combined.
- Prepare Pastry: Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into two long rectangles to create four pieces.
- Form Sausage Logs: Shape the sausage mixture into long logs approximately the length of your pastry rectangles and place them along the center of each pastry piece.
- Seal Pastry: Fold the pastry over the sausage logs, sealing the edges by brushing with beaten egg and pressing down firmly with a fork to secure.
- Slice Rolls: Using a sharp knife, cut each long roll into 2-inch pieces and place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to maintain their shape during baking.
- Brush and Bake: Brush the tops of the sausage rolls with beaten egg for a golden finish, then bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the sausage rolls to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm as a delightful holiday snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Make sure the sausage meat is properly seasoned; adjust salt and herbs according to taste.
- Use cold puff pastry for best puff and flakiness.
- Optional fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or sage add a nice flavor but can be omitted.
- These sausage rolls can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for best freshness.
- For a dairy-free option, check your puff pastry ingredients or substitute accordingly.
- Ensure rolls are placed seam side down on the baking sheet to prevent opening during baking.
- Let them cool slightly before serving to avoid burns from hot filling.
