Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls – Flaky, golden puff pastry hugging savory pork sausage delivers a quick and easy crowd-pleaser. Serve them as a snack, appetizer, or even breakfast. Guaranteed to please!
And they’re a year-round specialty because you know what the next big thing is after the holidays? Super Bowl! And there’s always something coming right after that begs for an appetizer tray.
Football is huge here in the US. You can imagine the noise here at home during game days with my son and hubby as they cheer for their favorite team. Yep, but it’s all about the food for me. 😉
One of our favorite appetizers is homemade sausage rolls. Super easy and tasty snacks guaranteed to please anyone!
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What Are Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls?
Sausage rolls are a European specialty. While Americans have pigs in a blanket, the British have taken sausage roll recipes over the top. This recipe for sausage rolls using puff pastry makes a great addition to any charcuterie board.
The Ingredient List
- Aromatics – Sauteed onion and garlic with thyme and cayenne sauteed in a little oil provide the flavor base.
- Meat – Bulk sausage (pork, beef, or chicken) is classic. DIY sausage is an economical option. 😉
- Filling – Parsley, salt, breadcrumbs, an egg, and smoked paprika add more flavor to the sausage and hold it all together.
- Pastry Dough – Premade, light, and tender puff pastry makes melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Then, an egg wash makes it gorgeous.
How to Make Sausage Rolls
- Saute – In a medium saucepan, heat oil and sauté onions for about a minute. Then, add garlic, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Stir for about another minute or two for the flavors to bloom (careful not to let it burn). (Photo 1)
- Meat – Mix sausage or ground beef, parsley, salt, breadcrumbs, egg, and smoked paprika in a medium bowl with the sautéed ingredients. Mix until thoroughly combined. Divide into 2 or 4 portions, depending on the size of your puff pastry sheets. (Photos 2-3)
- Assemble – Unroll the thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured board. Spoon one part of the sausage mixture and spread along the length of each strip, leaving about ¼-½ inch for the edge. Tightly roll the pastry around the sausage mixture and brush the edges with beaten egg to secure. (Photos 4-5)
- Rest – Repeat the process with the remaining sheet(s). Let it rest in the fridge for about 10 minutes to make cutting easier. (Photos 6-7)
- Slice – Use a sharp knife to cut each roll into about 8 or more pieces. I cut the ones in the pictures into 10 pieces for 20 sausage rolls, while in the video, I cut them into 6 for 12 rolls.
- Bake – Brush sausage rolls with the remaining egg wash. Bake in a preheated 400℉ (205℃) oven for about 30 minutes until the pastry puffs and the meat cooks through. Remove and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature. Pair with ketchup if desired. (Photo 8)
Recipe Notes
- Gluten-free puff pastry works fine if any of your guests are gluten-free.
- Breakfast sausage is my usual choice, but you can use your favorite bulk sausage. As long as the sausage is uncooked, you can cut the casing or squeeze the sausage out of it.
- Make it even faster by replacing the sauteed onion and garlic with onion and garlic powder.
Make Ahead and Storage
Assemble sausage rolls the day before and refrigerate them in an airtight container in single layers with parchment paper between them. Brush them with the egg wash just before baking them.
Place the puff pastry sausage rolls on a baking sheet in a single layer to freeze. When solid, remove and place in freezer ziplock bags; they’ll stay good for a month or two. If baking them straight from frozen, add 7-10 minutes to the oven time.
You could also bake and freeze or refrigerate them for a day or two. Heat them in a preheated oven (350℉/180℃) or air fryer for about 10 minutes.
What to Dip Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls In
Honey mustard dressing, BBQ sauce, remoulade, and peri peri sauce are good dipping sauces. Try samosas, kachumbari, and jerk chicken wings to complete an appetizer or snack food table,
More Puff Pastry Recipes to Explore
By Imma
Watch How to Make It
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This post was first published in December 2014 and has been updated with new photos, tips, and a video
Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) cooking oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon (5g) minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon (1g) thyme
- ½ teaspoon (1g) or more minced cayenne
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef or sausage
- 3 tablespoons (12g) chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
- ½ cup (25g) breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon (1g) smoked paprika
- 1 1-pound package puff pastry, thawed
- 1 beaten egg for sealing and egg wash
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil and sauté onions for about a minute. Then, add garlic, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Stir for about another minute or two for the flavors to bloom (careful not to let it burn).
- Place sausage or ground beef, parsley, salt, breadcrumbs, egg, and smoked paprika into a medium bowl, followed by the sautéed ingredients. Mix until thoroughly combined. Divide into 2 or 4 portions, depending on the size of your puff pastry sheets.
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured board. Spoon one part of the sausage mixture and spread along the length of each strip, leaving about ¼-½ inch for the edge. Tightly roll the pastry around the sausage mixture and brush the edges with beaten egg to secure. Repeat the process with the remaining sheet(s). Let it rest in the fridge for about 10 minutes to make cutting easier.
- Use a sharp knife to cut each roll into about 8 or more pieces. I cut the ones in the pictures into about 10 pieces each for 20 pieces in total, while in the video, I cut them into 6 pieces each, totaling 12 pieces.
- Place the rolls on a baking pan or sheet if saving for later. Freeze, and when frozen, remove and place in freezer ziplock bags. They last about a month. You can bake them frozen but add 7-10 minutes more baking time.
- Brush sausage rolls with the remaining egg wash. Place in a 400℉ (205℃) oven and bake for 25-35 minutes until the pastry puffs and the meat cooks through. Remove and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature. Pair with ketchup if desired.
Tips & Notes:
- You can use various types of ground meat, such as pork, turkey, chicken, or ground beef. If you buy pre-seasoned sausage, don’t add salt.
- Puff pastry is available in the freezer section in most supermarkets in the dessert section.
- It’s best to thaw your frozen puff pastry overnight in the fridge or leave it at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until it’s pliable.
- If time permits, place the pastry in the freezer on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 10 minutes to firm it up. That helps the sausage roll stay in shape.
- Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used.
Salvation says
I loved this recipe so much!and am going to practice it
Imma says
Great thought. I will be waiting for your feedback once you try:) I am sure you would love it!
Marcia Smith says
I am making these today for a game party this afternoon
imma africanbites says
Yaay! I hope it all turned out great for you. Enjoy!
Charlene Dunn says
Just made it for brunch today for my family and it is delicious and so easy to assemble! I made two pastry sheets and froze one to save for another day. Lovely recipe, Imma! Thank you!
ImmaculateBites says
Thanks Charlene.
Janine Joubert says
Can I freeze the raw meat only well?
ImmaculateBites says
Yes you sure can.
Tammy says
Made these tonight for snacking on Christmas Eve and they were delicious and easy to make. My whole family loved them!
ImmaculateBites says
Great! Thanks so much.
betina says
You’re so amazingly skilled. I am now a pro Fishroll maker all thanks to you. Can’t wait to make this. Thanks for enriching cuisine
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome!!! Thank you so much for the feedback, Betina! Let me know how these sausage rolls work out for you!
Sweetie says
These recipes are going to make me faaaaaaat! I love every one keep them coming
ImmaculateBites says
Hahaha…thank you! 🙂
Elaine Stanley says
Hi Imma. Ex South African I am so happy for the Sausage roll recipe. Sounds like home the Samoosa recipe as well.
Love your blog.
Wishing you a Happy New Year.
Take care.
Elaine.
Nneka says
Nice one ma
What about the recipe for the dough?
imma africanbites says
Hi. I had the store-bought ones for this recipe.
Shade says
I have a guest that has an egg allergy. Can the egg be substituted for smtg else?
ImmaculateBites says
Sorry I can’t say for sure without further testing .
Sharon Taylor says
Hello from an Australian, My mother-in-law had a similar recipe. Loved them and going to try this recipe. ps I am older. How many years attest to good old sausy rolls with tomato sauce.
Salma says
Please Imma how do I get your recipe book/books
imma africanbites says
Hi Salma. Thanks for asking. But for now, I don’t have any cook book yet. Hopefully there’ll be one soon. 🙂
Todd says
Hi, can you freeze the sausage rolls once you have made them, prior to baking and then bake them at a later date?
Thanks in advance 🙂
imma africanbites says
Hi Todd. Yes, you can make them ahead. Place uncooked sausage rolls on a baking pan in a single layer and freeze. When frozen,remove them and place in ziploc packages and store in the freezer for up to a month.
Dana says
Is there a dipping sauce?
ImmaculateBites says
You can use a honey mustard dipping sauce . Will be posting one soon.
Victor says
Good to know they can be frozen. When it’s time to cook them do you suggest cooking them frozen or thawing them first? If they are cooked frozen, what cooking time do you suggest?
Thanks
imma africanbites says
Hi. You can bake them straight off the freezer. Just bake them 7-10 minutes more (around 35-42 minutes).
Janet says
This was very good. I didn’t have beef so I used pork instead. Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
imma africanbites says
Glad it turned out well for you, Janet. 🙂