Description
British sausage rolls are a savory delight, combining flaky pastry with juicy sausage for a snack that’s perfect for any occasion. With their irresistible aroma and golden-brown finish, these rolls evoke the warmth of British cafés. Whether enjoyed at a picnic or as a comforting treat on a chilly day, they promise to bring people together over delicious bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry, thawed
- 1 lb ground sausage meat (spicy or mild)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Combine it with the ground sausage meat and Dijon mustard in a bowl.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into large rectangles about 1/8 inch thick.
- Spoon the sausage filling along one edge of each pastry rectangle. Roll tightly and seal with water; cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush each roll with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed up. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage roll (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to add herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor. Substitute different meats or veggies for a vegetarian option. Ensure your pastry is cold to achieve maximum flakiness.