Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
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No party is complete without Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls, they are everyone’s favorite appetizer! Crispy puff pastry surrounding spiced sausage, who could possibly resist?
A few months ago, my Mom sent me a recipe for Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls and insisted that I needed to try them. The recipe had been given to her by a friend from Canada, and they claimed that they were the best Sausage Rolls ever!
Okay thanks, I’ll add it to the list of things that I need to make…and then I forgot about it. Well, remember that dinner party that my Mom through while I was in Idaho? Guess what one of the appetizers was?
Yep, these Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls, and boy am I glad that they were. They are amazing!! They are incredibly flavorful, and still super simple to make. So when I started planning my Harry Potter Party, I knew that they needed to be on the menu. 🙂
No, they are not in any of the Harry Potter books or movies, but they are a British staple. They were traditionally made a bit larger and served as a meal, but also work perfectly as a bite sized appetizer.
How do you make Sausage Rolls with Puff Pastry?
Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper. Next, beat an egg in a large bowl until frothy.
Add the sausage, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, mustard, and parsley. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Divide into 6 equal sections {just pretend that you see all 6} and set aside.
Unwrap the package of puff pastry and place one sheet on a floured surface. Cut along the fold lines to create 3 strips.
Roll a section of sausage into a long snake and place in the center of the pastry.
Roll pastry over and squeeze together to seal the seams.
Cut into 6 pieces {about 2 inches long}.
Cut vent holes into the center of each sausage roll with the tip of the knife.
Place on prepared baking sheet.
and brush with egg wash {1 egg + 1 Tablespoon of water}.
Place in preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
While the first pan is baking, follow the same process with the remaining sausage and pastry. Allow to cool slightly and serve while warm.
Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Store leftover Sausage Rolls in the refrigerator or place in the freezer until needed. Reheat in the microwave or in a hot oven.
- The additional seasonings and breadcrumbs make a huge difference. The flavor is much more intense, which I really like.
- I was also able to find a high quality MSG-free pork sausage at the Whole Foods Market that just opened here in town, and it is not greasy at all. I like that part the best!
What Pastry is used to make Sausage Rolls?
- Puff Pastry is the most popular option, but Sausage Rolls are also quite delicious when wrapped in Pie Crust!
- You may remember my previous pork Sausage Rolls in puff pastry.This version is a bit larger and folded over into rectangles. This process would work with this sausage filling recipe as well.
- I have also made Turkey Sausage Rolls in Pie Crust. You can also substitute this pork filling with the pie crust.
- My newest version is Puff Pastry Chorizo Rolls with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dipping Sauce.
Can you tell how much I love Sausage Rolls?
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Enjoy!!
Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 pound msg-free pork sausage
- .25 cup fine bread crumbs or panko crumbs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
- 1 box Peppridge Farms Puff Pastry defrosted
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Beat egg in a large bowl until frothy. Add the sausage, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, parsley, and mustard. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Unwrap first sheet of puff pastry and place on a floured surface. Cut along the fold lines to create three strips of dough.
- Divide sausage mixture into 6 equal parts.
- Make each section of sausage into a roll and place down the center of puff pastry strips. Fold pastry over and press seam to seal.
- Cut each roll into 6 equal pieces (about 2 inches).
- Place on baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Follow the same steps with the remaining sausage and puff pastry.
- Serve sausage rolls while warm.
- Store leftover rolls in the refrigerator or freezer. Reheat in the microwave or heated oven.
Notes
- Store leftover Sausage Rolls in the refrigerator or place in the freezer until needed. Reheat in the microwave or in a hot oven.
- HP Sauce is the traditional dipping sauce for sausage rolls in Britain. It can be found on Amazon, in the International aisle in larger grocery stores, or at Cost Plus World Market.
I would eat the whole pan.
-andi
I am getting close Andi, LOL I keep pulling a couple out of the refrigerator and tossing them in the microwave. 😉
Those look so good! I miss sausage so bad. Pork gives me horrible migraines & turkey bacon isn’t the same! Yum! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Leslie. If you add enough seasonings to turkey sausage, it actually isn’t that bad. 🙂
I take it that you don’t like our new name? Whatever your excuse I’m not accepting it…. see you tonight at Weekend Bites 8:30 EST I love these little sausage bites.
Haha, I didn’t even know that you had a new name Diane! I haven’t been linking up to very many parties over the past 3 weeks. Between vacation, no internet, and getting ready for the Harry Potter Party, I haven’t had the time. I will be there!!:)
OMG these look goo-ooo-oood! I super love them. Now I want to stuff all the things into puff pastry and make appetizers.
Further proof that we are NEVER allowed to get together. It would just be a puff pastry wrapped FESTIVUS!! YUM!! Pinned!
Those look so good and I think they would be perfect for any cool-weather party. Sausage is always a hit around here. Sometimes my puff pastry sticks when I’m trying to use it, but I’m willing to give it a try. I’m pinning..
Lisa, these look awesome! Such a perfect party food for the upcoming holiday celebrations! Pinned and tweeted…there are definitely some men in my life who will LOVE them!
These look so delicious and I pinned them right away! I can’t wait to make them!
These could be from a Harry Potter movie since they look so amazing! The crust looks perfectly browned. Thanks so much for sharing at SNF.
Oh my gosh, I need these in my life right now! It’s too bad all I have right now is andouille (because I ate all the Italian sausage already!). I lived in the UK as a kid and I absolutely loved the sausage rolls at fish and chip shops. These remind me of them, only smaller. I’ve got them make them soon!
Lisa, is that a bloody mary in the background? Those sausage rolls are already amazing; they would be even more so with a bloody mary. 😉 Thank you so much for sharing these with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned! 🙂
Really smart and nice item. Looks like very pity and tasty. I really like this kind of food to try at home. Thank you for that.
My family would go crazy for these! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Appetizers are never my thing. Pinned this always need ideas. Thanks for bringing this to Weekend Bites.
Hi! These look so delicious! I’m making them for my son’s birthday this weekend and I wanted to make sure I’m reading the instructions right and that you don’t cook the sausage before baking. I’m afraid they would be too greasy if I don’t.
Thank you Melanie. No, you do not cook the sausage before hand. I used sausage from a Whole Foods Grocery store, and it wasn’t greasy at all. If it is, you could always place them on a wire cooling rack when they first come out of the oven to let the grease drain off. I have never tried cooking the sausage first, if it you do let me know how it turns out. 🙂
Can you put these together ahead of time and store in the fridge uncooked untill needed?
Omg, I have been looking for this recipe and finally found it, thanks to you. Made these for a bridal shower and they were a huge hit.
Luv
i just made these but used Italian sausage meat and they turned out amazing. That first batch is almost gone while the second batch is still in the oven. I will be making these again for sure!!!
Hi these look yummy just wondering if they can be assembled ahead of time, then baked when
needed.
Cheers
I think these would make great little bites before Easter dinner! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
These are awesome little bites any day of the week!LOL We seriously have these before every holiday meal in our family, it’s kind of crazy. 🙂
Super Duper snack! I love anything inside puff pastry. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. Please come back soon.
Hi there! I just came across your post at the Totally Terrific Tuesday Linky party! This recipe looks and sounds amazing!!! I’m not even hungry and I’m drooling right now. I definitely need to start cooking. I really don’t do too much, with the exception of a crock pot meal here and there. I’ll have to try this out and report back:-) I also subscribed to your blog so I’m excited to start receiving your posts! Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
I can think of so many ways to use these…game day, holiday appetizers, little nibbles…they look so good!
This looks absolutely amazing! Pinned and tweeted. You always bring the most amazing creations to our party. Thank you! I hope to see you again, this Monday at 7 pm. It wouldn’t be a party without you! Lou Lou Girls
Hello! These look delectable! I had a quick question about the ingredients. I found another recipe that uses crescent roll dough and adds cream cheese into the mix. I would rather use puff pastry and make them like you do but wanted to ask some cheesiness as well. Do you think adding cream cheese would taste good or do you recommend another cheese?
Thanks!
Thank you Alyssa. I can’t eat dairy so I am the wrong person to ask, LOL I grew up eating traditional sausage rolls and they do not have any type of cheese mixed in. Sorry, I wish I could help. 🙂
Hi Lisa,
I am going to try these but I’m wondering if you used plain breadcrumbs or seasoned. Also, can I prep them the day ahead and just cook them the next day?
Thanks,
Sandi
Hi Sandi. I used plain breadcrumbs, and yes, you can prep them ahead of time. 🙂
Hi Lisa, I just made the sausage rolls, some small and some bigger for my husband. I am an Australian and miss sausage rolls, meat pies, etc. your recipe is delicious ? I will make these over and over. I did dip them in ketchup as that is the Australian thing to do. Thank you for making my day?
I am so glad that you liked them, Marjorie! I never even thought to dip them in ketchup, I will have to try that next time. 🙂
I’m from Canada and can’t find store here in the States that have ready made sausage rolls. Decided to give these a try and I’m so glad I did! Yummy, delicious, and oh so easy to make. Thank you for the wonderful recipe! Reminds me of home….
These look so good! Just want to make sure I’m reading it right and it looks like, by the picture, that you don’t cook the sausage beforehand?
That is correct Elizabeth, you make them with raw sausage. The sausage cooks in the oven while the pastry is browning.
These look awesome! Would these work with regular ground beef or ground turkey?
Yes Sora, any ground meat will work!
So good! Thank you. Kick it up a notch and added some grated Parmesan cheese and bacon bits along with some Italian seasoning
Oooh, I love that idea. Thanks so much for the suggestion Johanna!
Made this, absolutely awesome, I would make them again,
Wasn’t sure what kind of sausage to use so I used mild Italian sausage, ❤️
I am so glad you like them Lorna! I use regular sausage, like a bulk breakfast sausage, but Italian sausage sounds amazing. I have also made them with chorizo sausage if you like spicy. 🙂
These are wonderful and taste authentic well done. I had these at my wedding reception 54 years ago (I vaguely remember it) I am British but have lived in Alabama since 1970. I enjoy cooking and can do both Southern and British This is the best sausage roll recipe I’ve used
Thank you so much Ann, I am so happy that you like them!!