Description
Crispy, golden puff pastry sausage rolls deliver a delightful British classic that combines flaky layers with savory seasoned meat. Packed with herbed pork and wrapped in buttery pastry, these rolls promise a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground pork
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 apple, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 17 ounces (482 grams) puff pastry (2 sheets)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for sauteing
Instructions
- Unwrap the frozen puff pastry and let it thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes on a lightly floured surface.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced apples and onions in olive oil until they become translucent and soft, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, then remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Combine ground pork with the cooled vegetable mixture, grated Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, an egg, fennel seeds, chopped sage, thyme, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Thoroughly blend the ingredients and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Gently roll out the puff pastry sheets and slice each sheet lengthwise into two equal rectangles.
- Divide the chilled meat mixture into four equal portions, shaping each into a long, uniform log. Position each log centrally on the pastry strips.
- Whisk the additional egg and brush the pastry edges. Carefully fold the pastry over the meat, pressing and sealing the edges to create a tight roll. Brush the exterior with remaining egg wash.
- Slice each roll into 5 equal pieces, creating 20 bite-sized sausage rolls. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring spacing between rolls.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes until the pastry turns golden brown and crisp, and the internal temperature of the meat reaches 160°F.
Notes
- Pastry Perfection Ensure puff pastry is completely thawed but still cold for the flakiest, most delicate texture that melts in your mouth.
- Flavor Boost Add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like chopped rosemary or thyme to the sausage mixture for an extra aromatic punch.
- Dietary Swap Replace ground pork with plant-based sausage or ground turkey for a lighter, alternative protein option that’s just as delicious.
- Make-Ahead Magic Prepare the sausage rolls up to the point of slicing and can be refrigerated overnight or frozen for up to a month, making meal prep a breeze.
- Prep Time: 55 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 311 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 391 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg