Homemade Sausage Rolls

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These Homemade Sausage Rolls are crispy, flaky, and packed with savory sausage filling. Wrapped in golden, buttery puff pastry, they are perfect for parties, snacks, appetizers, or lunchboxes.

✔ Flaky & Buttery: Puff pastry makes these irresistibly crispy.
✔ Savory & Flavorful Filling: Juicy sausage with herbs and spices.
✔ Quick & Easy: Ready in 30 minutes using store-bought puff pastry.
✔ Great for Any Occasion: Perfect for snacks, lunch, or party food.

Ingredients

For 12 sausage rolls, you’ll need:

For the Sausage Filling:

1 lb ground pork sausage (or any preferred sausage meat)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for a smoky flavor)
1 teaspoon dried thyme or parsley
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
¼ cup breadcrumbs (to help bind the filling)
1 large egg (for binding)

For the Pastry:

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make the Sausage Filling

In a bowl, mix together ground sausage, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, red pepper flakes, breadcrumbs, and 1 egg.
Stir until well combined.

Step 3: Assemble the Sausage Rolls

Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle and cut it into two long strips.
Divide the sausage mixture into two equal portions and shape each into a long log down the center of each pastry strip.
Fold the pastry over the sausage filling, pressing the edges to seal tightly.
Use a knife to cut each log into 6 smaller rolls.

Step 4: Bake to Golden Perfection

Place the sausage rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Per Sausage Roll)

(Approximate values based on ingredients used.)

Calories: 220
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 14g
Sodium: 350mg

Tips & Tricks for the Best Sausage Rolls

✔ Use Good-Quality Sausage: A well-seasoned sausage meat makes a huge difference in flavor.
✔ Seal the Pastry Well: Press the edges firmly with a fork to prevent the filling from leaking out.
✔ Make It Spicy: Add a dash of hot sauce or extra chili flakes for a kick.
✔ Serve with Dipping Sauce: Honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or spicy ketchup pair perfectly.
✔ Make-Ahead Friendly: Assemble the rolls and freeze before baking. Bake from frozen, adding 5 extra minutes.