Homemade Savory Sausage Rolls (Printable version)

Flaky pastry envelops seasoned sausage for bite-sized golden rolls, perfect for any occasion.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Sausage Filling

01 - 14 oz (400 g) high-quality pork sausage meat
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Pastry

09 - 11 oz (320 g) ready-rolled all-butter puff pastry, thawed if frozen

→ Assembly

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

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine sausage meat, finely diced onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried thyme, ground black pepper, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
03 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut lengthwise into two equal strips.
04 - Divide the sausage mixture in half and form each portion into a long log. Place one log along the edge of each pastry strip.
05 - Brush the exposed pastry edge with beaten egg. Roll the pastry tightly around the sausage log, sealing the edge underneath.
06 - With a sharp knife, slice each roll into 12 even pieces. Arrange the mini rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking tray.
07 - Brush the tops with additional beaten egg and sprinkle hemp seeds or poppy seeds if desired.
08 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They disappear faster than you can say second batch, which means everyone actually likes them.
  • The filling stays juicy inside that crisp, buttery shell, no dry, sad centers here.
  • You can prep them in the morning, pop them in the oven before guests arrive, and look like you planned everything perfectly.
02 -
  • If the pastry gets too warm while you're working, it tears and won't puff properly, so keep it cool and move quickly.
  • Sealing the edge underneath is crucial, I once skipped this and they unraveled in the oven like little pastry sleeping bags.
  • Don't skimp on the egg wash, it's the difference between pale and golden, and golden wins every time.
03 -
  • Use a ruler to mark the cuts if you want them perfectly even, I did this once for a party and felt wildly accomplished.
  • If the sausage filling is too sticky, wet your hands lightly with cold water before shaping the logs.
  • For a vegetarian version, swap in plant based sausage, the technique and texture hold up beautifully.
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