Sausage rolls are a classic comfort food—flaky pastry wrapped around savory sausage filling. Perfect for parties, snacks, or even a quick meal, they’re easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.
🥘 Ingredients (Makes ~12 rolls)
- Puff pastry – 1 sheet (thawed if frozen)
- Sausage meat – 1 lb (or 450 g, from sausages with casing removed)
- Onion – 1 small, finely chopped
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp, chopped
- Breadcrumbs – ½ cup
- Egg – 1 (for binding)
- Salt & black pepper – to taste
- Egg – 1 (beaten, for glazing)
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds – optional, for topping
🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare filling
- In a bowl, mix sausage meat, onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, one egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape rolls
- Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle.
- Cut into strips about 3–4 inches wide.
- Place sausage mixture down the center of each strip.
- Seal & cut
- Fold pastry over filling and press edges to seal.
- Cut into smaller rolls (about 2–3 inches each).
- Glaze & top
- Brush with beaten egg.
- Sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place rolls on a lined baking tray.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
📊 Nutritional Info (per roll, approx.)
- Calories: ~180
- Protein: ~9 g
- Fat: ~12 g
- Carbs: ~10 g
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Use chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter version.
- Add cheese to the filling for extra flavor.
- Make mini rolls for party appetizers.
- Freeze uncooked rolls and bake straight from frozen when needed.
📌 Disclaimer
This recipe is for culinary purposes only. Nutritional values are approximate and vary with ingredients used. Always ensure sausage meat is cooked thoroughly before serving.