Easy, filling and perfect for parties these Sausage Rolls are savory, meaty and full of just the right amount of spices that they are a hit among party guests!
You guys know how much I love my appetizers right? Like seriously in love with them. I’ve stated so many times that we could build meals off of those hand-held treats and do so a lot of the time.
Everyone likes al little variety in their lives and this Sausage Roll Recipe is one that I love bringing to get togethers, no only because they are tasty but they literally feed a crowd.
Easy sausage rolls are a twist traditional savory British pastry that can be served longer or shorter depending on your preference. They are made from a mixture of sausage and spices that we wrap in puff pastry and bake up until nice and golden.
These are the perfect finger foods and they are really enjoyed by children as well. I know sometimes certain spices can make kids shy away from things, but these were mild but still had really good flavor.
Now we love dipping sauces with these and you can really go bold or mild, but our favorite has always been honey mustard. Something with the sausage and mustard really meld well together and make them the perfect pairing!
WHAT INGREDIENTS DO YOU NEED?
- Pork sausage
- Puff pastry
- Breadcrumbs
- Thyme
- Parsley
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Eggs
- Water
These are one dish that you need not be intimidated by at all! I’m one of those people that likes to make things that look complicated but surprise people when they realize that it is completely easy peasy!
These sausage rolls are one of those appetizers that people will think are fancy and take a long time to make. Whenever people cook with puff pastry if always seems like there is some kind of cliche behind it like it is a difficult or classy kinda dish.
Hey, if people think I’m making difficult and classy things than thats awesome, makes me feel little better about my cooking ability because most of the time its super easy, but shhhh don’t tell anyone my secret.
HOW DO YOU MAKE PUFF PASTRY SAUSAGE ROLLS?
- Defrost puff pastry according to package directions.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- In bowl mix together sausage, bread crumbs, 1 egg, thyme, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Section off into 6 equal portions and set aside.
- On a floured surface unfold your pastry dough and gently roll out a little bit so it gets a little thinner then cut into 3 long rectangle sections.
- Place sausage down the center of each section leaving an inch or so of pastry on either side.
- Bring sides together and pinch to seal and pat down slightly, repeat with remaining sausage and dough.
- Cut easy “log” 6 equal portions about 2″ long and then pierce the top with a knife 2 times to create venting holes.
- Place sausage rolls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl whisk together egg and water and then brush on tops of the sausage rolls and bake in oven for about 20 minutes until pastry is puffed and tops are golden.
These are such a fun appetizer that a lot of people don’t even know about, so I’m the one who loves bringing sometimes different but addicting dishes to places. It always gets people talking and I love having people find new recipes they love!
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Sausage Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork sausage
- 1 17.3 oz 2 pack box puff pastry
- 2 eggs divided
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbs parsley
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 1 tbs Water
Instructions
- Defrost puff pastry according to package directions.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- In bowl mix together sausage, bread crumbs, 1 egg, thyme, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Section off into 6 equal portions and set aside.
- On a floured surface unfold your pastry dough and gently roll out a little bit so it gets a little thinner then cut into 3 long rectangle sections.
- Place sausage down the center of each section leaving an inch or so of pastry on either side.
- Bring sides together and pinch to seal and pat down slightly, repeat with remaining sausage and dough.
- Cut easy "log" 6 equal portions about 2" long and then pierce the top with a knife 2 times to create venting holes.
- Place sausage rolls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl whisk together egg and water and then brush on tops of the sausage rolls and bake in oven for about 20 minutes until pastry is puffed and tops are golden.
Nutrition
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Sherri Mayr
Sounds, great! Would these be okay for Christmas breakfast or more for later mealtime? thanks
Tornadough Alli
Honestly they are great all day long. The sausage is good for morning or night so I say serve them whenever you’d like. It’s so versatile!
Jani
This recipe sounds wonderful (and I’ve got to say you’ve got THE best blog name! ) My question is do you think crescent roll dough would work in this recipe? I find myself with several cans in my fridge and thought I’d try
Tornadough Alli
I’ve never used with crescent rolls. Those bake up rather quickly and I’m scared that the sausage wouldn’t fully cook through. But if you do try it let me know how it does turn out.
Angela
Would italian sausage be ok?? 😬 not sure if I’ve ever seen PLAIN pork sausage at the supermarket before. Would those spices interfere!?? I’d like to make these for a Christmas gathering.
I’ve had sausage rolls at an Irish Pub in Atlantic City and thought they were so good and seemed so easy but never attempted making them! This recipe sounds awesome and SO EASY!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Tornadough Alli
I’ve never used Italian sausage as I’m not sure how the seasonings would go with it. We use just plain jimmy dean breakfast sausage for this recipe, there are usually already spices included in that but we like to add more for this specific recipe.
B J Tornstrom
Can they be made ahead and frozen for later cooking?
Tornadough Alli
I’ve never made them that way before so I cant say for certain if they can or not. You could try it but let them thaw slightly before baking. If you do end up trying it let me know how it turns out!
Sonya
These were delicious and a huge hit! Easy to make, too! Served with my homemade honey mustard sauce. I’ll be making them again for Christmas!
Tornadough Alli
Yay! So happy you liked the! They are one of our FAVORITE recipes ever.
Karen Larsen
Great recipe! I mixed up the filling earlier in the day, then prepared & baked for a late night snack on Thanksgiving. Served with spicy apricot mustard dipping sauce, they were a huge hit!
Betty
A video of you making this recipe would be great!
santa
wont the puff pastry be oily when cooking the raw sausage in the oven?
Tornadough Alli
No it doesn’t make the puff pastry one but oily. You are welcome to cook hour sausage ahead of time, but my recipe is with uncooked sausage and has been made this way for years with no issues.
Dana
Can these be make the night before, refrigeratd and baked the next day?
Tornadough Alli
Absolutely!
Deb
This sounds great. Can they be served cold as well as hot, & can they be made ahead of time & just baked or reheated later for serving?
Tornadough Alli
We eat them hot and cold. You can make them ahead of time if you keep them refrigerated. I haven’t reheated then ever because they don’t last too long in my house.
Sarah
1/2 what on the breadcrumbs? 1/2 Cup?
Tornadough Alli
Sorry 1/2 cup. I’ll go edit that! Thank you 🙂
Renee
Is the thyme fresh or dried?
Tornadough Alli
It is dried.
Gina
Is the sausage supposed to be cooked in a skillet 1st?
Tornadough Alli
No, the sausage is raw and will bake in the oven 🙂
Anita
Ddyou cook The sausage first
Tornadough Alli
You do not, it cooks in the oven once wrapped in the puff pastry.
Mary
Do you crumble and brown the sausage prior? I may have missed this step. Thanks.
Tornadough Alli
The sausage is uncooked.
Sabrina
Pretty sure my family is going to be requesting these every day of the week! So good!
Kara
My family loves sausage, so these would be a huge hit. They look simple to make too, and that’s always a bonus!
Aimee Shugarman
My kids are going to LOVE this recipe!
Carolyn
I haven’t had sausage rolls in ages… Now I really want them!
Allyson Zea
Definitely going to make these for next brunch! They look great