Old-Fashioned Sausage Rolls in Puff Pastry: The Holiday Appetizer That Never Goes Out of Style
Old-Fashioned Sausage Rolls in Puff Pastry: The Holiday Appetizer That Never Goes Out of Style
There are recipes that exist simply to fill a table, and then there are recipes that become part of a family's story. These golden, flaky sausage rolls belong firmly in the second category. Imagine a recipe clipped from a magazine decades ago, tucked into a recipe box, and pulled out every single holiday season until it became the dish everyone looked forward to most. That's the magic of a truly great sausage roll.
Wrapped in shatteringly crisp puff pastry and filled with seasoned, juicy sausage meat, these little bundles are the kind of appetizer that disappears within minutes of hitting the table. They're warm, savory, and deeply satisfying — the sort of food that makes guests stop mid-conversation just to grab one more. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas, a New Year's gathering, or any occasion that calls for something special, this is the recipe you'll reach for again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (mild or seasoned, your preference)
- 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (to mix with egg)
- Dijon mustard or whole grain mustard, for serving (optional but recommended)
Method
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