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A white square plate is piled with Sausage Rolls that are golden brown, sprinkled with loads of seeds and have a little cup of mustard for dipping nearby.
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Sausage Rolls
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

Tasty bites of sweet sausage wrapped in puff pastry. These homemade sausage rolls are make-ahead, crowd-pleasing, game day perfection!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sausage rolls
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 586 kcal
Author: Cathy Roma | What Should I Make For...
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, removed from casing
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
  • 2 tsp fresh oregano, minced
  • 2 tsp fresh basil, minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (from a 17.3 oz package, thawed)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup seeds (sesame, poppy, cumin or your favorites for topping)
  • *whole grain mustard for serving
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over med/high heat.

  2. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes

  3. Add minced garlic and continue to cook 2-3 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

  4. In a mixing bowl combine sausage meat, Parmesan cheese, herbs, salt, pepper, onion, and garlic. Using your hands, mix well to combine.

  5. Roll out puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface or between two sheets of wax paper until about 16 x 16 inches.
  6. Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, divide the puff pastry into three equal strips.
  7. Beat the egg with a couple tablespoons of water and using a pastry brush, brush one long side of each strip with the egg wash.
  8. Divide the sausage mixture into three equal portions and form into a long strip that reaches end to end of each puff pastry strip. Roll the puff pastry to enclose the sausage and press to seal.
  9. Brush each long roll with egg wash and sprinkle with seeds.
  10. Place on a parchment lined sheet tray and place in freezer for about 15 minutes.
  11. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and remove from freezer.

  12. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, divide each log into 12 pieces. Place the pieces back on the lined sheet tray and bake for 20-25 minutes until sausage is fully cooked and puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.

  13. Serve warm with a side of whole grain mustard if desired.
Recipe Notes

*Yields 36 pieces.

  • Make sure you cool the onion and garlic to room temperature before mixing with the sausage. 
  • I like to roll the dough out with a little flour between two sheets of wax paper to prevent sticking.
  • Chilling the long rolls in the freezer before cutting into pieces makes it easier to slice and keep the edges smooth.
  • Make-ahead tip: Freeze the cut, unbaked pieces on a cookie sheet in the freezer until solid. Then place them in a freezer ziplock bag for storage. Unbaked pieces will keep for several weeks in the freezer. No need to defrost before baking.

 

Nutrition Facts
Sausage Rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 586 Calories from Fat 414
% Daily Value*
Fat 46g71%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 89mg30%
Sodium 1138mg49%
Potassium 260mg7%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 140IU3%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 95mg10%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.