Description
These Christmas Sausage Rolls are a festive and savory snack perfect for holiday gatherings. Featuring seasoned sausage meat wrapped in flaky puff pastry, this recipe blends classic herbs like sage and thyme to deliver a deliciously aromatic bite that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Filling
- 1 lb (450g) sausage meat or ground sausage
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Pastry & Finishing
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage Mixture: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the sausage meat to the cooled onion and garlic mixture. Stir in the dried sage, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to preheat while you assemble the sausage rolls.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to smooth any folds. Cut the pastry into two equal rectangles.
- Form Sausage Rolls: Spread the sausage mixture evenly along the length of each pastry rectangle, forming a log shape. Be careful to leave a small border around edges to seal properly.
- Seal and Cut: Roll the pastry over the sausage filling to encase it entirely. Press edges to seal well. Cut each roll into smaller bite-sized pieces, about 2 inches long.
- Apply Egg Wash: Place the sausage rolls on a parchment-lined baking tray. Brush the tops generously with beaten egg to give them a golden, shiny finish when baked.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the sausage filling is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm. Enjoy as a festive appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is well chilled but pliable for easier rolling and cutting.
- Use good-quality sausage meat for the best flavor and texture.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg or cayenne pepper to the sausage mixture for a subtle warm or spicy kick.
- If preferred, substitute dried herbs with fresh sage and thyme minced finely.
- These sausage rolls can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
Keywords: Christmas sausage rolls, holiday appetizer, savory puff pastry, sausage pastry, festive snacks, easy sausage rolls