Homemade Sausage Rolls
Homemade sausage rolls are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. Flaky puff pastry rolls with savory Italian sausage are always a hit!
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 291kcal
Equipment
- baking sheet
- basting brush
- chef knife
- cutting boards
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage spicy or mild
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 17.3 ounce package puff pastry, 2 sheets, thawed
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the Italian sausage and breadcrumbs. Set aside.
- On a cutting board, place the 2 sheets of puff pastry. Cut each sheet in half lengthwise.
- Work with one half sheet at a time. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese horizontally across the middle of the pastry.
- Next, form ¼ of the Italian sausage mixture in a long thin log. Place it on top of the cheese.
- Brush the top edge of the pastry with the egg wash.
- Tightly roll up the pastry and sausage finishing with the seam side down.
- Assemble the remaining 3 rolls.
- Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes. This step will make them easier to slice.
- Slice each roll into 8 pieces.
- Place the rolls on the baking sheet. Brush them with the egg wash and sprinkle with the Italian herb blend.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove the sausage rolls to a serving plate and pass the marinara sauce for dipping.
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Notes
Sausage rolls are ideal to freeze either assembled and unbaked or baked ahead of time.
Assemble and freeze unbaked
- Follow the recipe directions to fill, roll and cut into individual rolls.
- Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle with the herbs.
- Transfer the rolls to a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place in the freeze until frozen.
- Transfer the frozen rolls to an airtight container or resealable freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- When ready to serve, bake the rolls from frozen according to the recipe. Add a few minutes to the baking time to adjust for the frozen rolls.
- Prepare the recipe and completely cool the baked sausage rolls.
- Transfer the rolls to a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze until solid.
- Put the frozen rolls in an airtight container or resealable freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- When ready to serve, place the rolls on a lined baking sheet. Heat in a 300 degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 2rolls | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.5g | Protein: 8.6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6.9g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 345mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.3g