Sausage Rolls are a classic British appetizer that’s easy to make and perfect for any gathering. Or make them bigger for lunch! Try them soon!
Just like Sausage Balls, these easy Appetizer bites are full of flavor, yet so simple to make. You can also try making my Pigs In A Blanket for the kids!
Sabrina’s Sausage Rolls Recipe
Whether it’s meat pies, pasties, or Sausage Rolls, all over the world you can find versions of the simple yet delicious combination of ground meat and buttery pastry. The puff pastry snugly keeps everything contained until you are ready to take a bite, and, unlike a sandwich, there’s no danger of that delicious filling falling out the bottom.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 package frozen puff pastry , (17.3 ounces)
- 1 large egg white
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove puff pastry from freezer and allow to defrost until bendable.
- Mix sausage with salt, pepper and paprika,
- Cut the puff pastry into three rectangles (along the fold lines).
- Spoon sausage mixture into the middle.
- Roll gently then pinch the puff pastry closed.
- Cut into 2″ pieces and place seam side down onto greased baking sheet.
- Brush with egg white.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes.
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Note from Sabrina
These tasty bites can be eaten cold or warm, so if you make them larger you can use them for school lunches, road trips, and picnics. They would make a delicious, savory option for a Christmas brunch or work potluck. And I love preparing these sausage rolls ahead of time because I can bake them right before serving, so they come out warm, flaky, and fresh for everyone to enjoy!
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About this Recipe
Meat and bread make a hearty snack, perfect for walking around with. The buttery pastry, spices, and meat in this recipe give a lot of flavor without an expensive list of ingredients. If you aren’t a fan of sausage, use ground pork and add your favorite seasonings for more flavor.
Can this be made ahead of time?
Yes. You can either bake them and freeze until you are ready to use, up to 3 months in advance. Assemble and refrigerate up to 2 days before baking.
Pairing Suggestions
If you are making these a main, serve with Mashed Potatoes and Classic Buttered Carrots and Peas for a British inspired meal. While they traditionally are made large enough to be a quick lunch, I like making them into smaller, bite-sized portions for appetizers. They are perfect game day snacks, especially served with a dipping sauce like Honey Mustard or a simple Spicy Brown Mustard.
How to Store
- Serve: They can be served cold or warm. Do not leave uncovered more than 2 hours at room temperature.
- Store: Keep sealed up in the fridge for up to a week, use parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together.
- Freeze: Flash freeze on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper before transferring to a bag or container for up to 3 months.
Frequent Questions
Traditionally Sausage Rolls are tubes of ground sausage meat and wrapped in a puff pastry. Different regions of UK may alter the spices and flavorings, or even the type of meat.
America calls the Sausage Roll… a sausage roll or a puff dog. Brits take their Sausage Rolls seriously, so whatever you do, don’t call it a more interesting hot dog.
Variations
- Scottish: Scottish use ground beef instead of pork sausage meat. Flavor your meat with coriander and nutmeg instead of paprika, and use breadcrumbs to give it a heartier filling.
- Italian: Make Italian Sausage Rolls by using Italian sausage, mozzarella, leaving out paprika, and adding some oregano and fennel. Serve with a side of Marinara for dipping.
- Cream Cheese: Like our Sausage Crescent Squares, cream cheese will add a cream rich flavor to every bite, pairing perfectly with the savory pastry and sausage.
- Veggies: You can make these a bit heartier by adding sautéed vegetables like onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini. Drain the veggies before adding, so they don’t release too much liquid and make the puff pastry soggy.
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They may have originated from the uk but australians have perfected them! And NEVER eat them cold! Would you eat a hamburger cold????
I love sausage rolls especially mini ones like this, so delicious and perfect for parties!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
A classic at any British party food table. I love them!
Yay!!
I love how quick and easy these rolls can be made. Just what you need when you are in a rush and need to fix something quickly.
Definitely great in a pinch!
These are perfect appetizers for Christmas Dinner. They will keep everyone from wondering when the roast is ready.
Yes, an easy way to keep everyone happy until dinner is ready.
You’ve made them look so easy! I love the addition of paprika.
Thanks, Katherine!
Sabrina, these look great, I’m going to make them for my bowling league Christmas party.
Question: ( I’m not trying to be nitpicky here)
Do you mean cut the puff pastry into RECTANGLES rather than triangles?
The puff pastry I get (“Pepperidge Farms”” unfolds into 3 long rectangular sections .
I can’t figure how to cut triangles “along the fold lines”.