Sausage Rolls Recipe: A Savory Snack Favorite

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Sausage rolls are one of the easiest and tastiest snacks you can make with sausage. Wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked until golden, they’re perfect for parties, picnics, or just as a quick savory bite. You can prepare them with beef, chicken, or even Turkish sucuk for a local twist.

Servings: 12 mini rolls
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 250g sausage meat (or sausages with casing removed – beef, chicken, or sucuk)
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Sesame seeds or nigella seeds (optional topping)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Sausage Filling: If using whole sausages, remove the casing. Place sausage meat in a bowl and mix with onion, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Prepare the Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 3 long strips.
  • Shape the Rolls: Spoon or pipe the sausage mixture lengthwise along the center of each pastry strip. Fold the pastry over the filling, sealing the edges with a little beaten egg. Slice into mini rolls.
  • Bake: Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking tray. Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or nigella seeds if desired. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature with ketchup, mustard, or yogurt dip.

Things to Consider

  • Pastry Options: Puff pastry makes it flaky, but you can also use phyllo for a lighter version.
  • Spice Level: Adjust spices depending on whether kids will be eating them—keep mild for children, add chili flakes for adults.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in the oven to crisp up.

Tips

  • Make Ahead: Assemble the sausage rolls, freeze them unbaked, and bake directly from frozen when needed (adding 5 minutes to cooking time).
  • Turkish Twist: Use sucuk or pastırma with a little cheese inside the pastry for a unique meze-style snack.
  • Dipping Ideas: Serve with garlic yogurt, spicy tomato sauce, or honey mustard.

This sausage roll snack recipe is easy, versatile, and always a crowd-pleaser.

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