Homemade savory sausage rolls (Printable)

Golden flaky pastry encases seasoned pork sausage filling, perfect for bites at any occasion.

# What You Need:

→ Sausage Filling

01 - 14 oz good-quality pork sausage meat
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tsp dried thyme
06 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
07 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
08 - ½ tsp salt

→ Pastry

09 - 1 sheet (11 oz) ready-rolled all-butter puff pastry, thawed if frozen

→ Assembly

10 - 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
11 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional, for topping)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, mix the pork sausage meat, diced onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried thyme, black pepper, nutmeg, and salt until well blended.
03 - Unroll the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the sheet in half lengthwise to form two long strips.
04 - Divide the sausage mixture into two equal portions. Shape each into a long log and position along the edge of each pastry strip.
05 - Brush the exposed pastry edge with beaten egg, then roll tightly over the sausage. Seal the edge underneath the roll.
06 - Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 12 even pieces. Place the mini rolls seam-side down on the prepared tray.
07 - Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds, if using.
08 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They vanish faster than you can say seconds, every single time.
  • The filling stays juicy while the pastry turns impossibly crisp and golden.
  • You can prep them ahead and bake right before guests arrive.
  • One batch feeds a crowd without emptying your wallet.
02 -
  • If your pastry gets too warm while you're working, pop it in the fridge for five minutes or it won't puff properly.
  • Don't overfill the logs or the pastry will split during baking, I learned this the messy way.
  • A sharp knife is essential for clean cuts, a dull one will squash the pastry and ruin the layers.
03 -
  • Use a pizza cutter instead of a knife for the cleanest, quickest cuts without squashing the pastry.
  • If you want extra flakiness, chill the assembled rolls for 15 minutes before brushing and baking.
  • Taste your filling before you roll it up, now is the time to adjust seasoning, not after.
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