Flaky and Festive Christmas Sausage Roll
Crispy puff pastry wrapped around herby sausage filling, these golden sausage rolls make the perfect festive appetizer, easy to prep, bake, and guaranteed to vanish quickly at any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Pastry
- puff pastry
Filling
- sausage meat
- breadcrumbs
- fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley)
- salt and pepper
Other
- 1 egg for sealing and brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the sausage meat, breadcrumbs, herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface, then cut it into wide strips.
- Place a log of sausage mixture down the center of each pastry strip and roll tightly, sealing with egg wash.
- Slice each roll into even pieces, brush the tops with egg, and arrange them on your tray.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use cold pastry for best flakiness. Add cranberry sauce for a sweet twist, or sprinkle sesame seeds on top before baking.
- Make ahead and freeze unbaked for easy entertaining.