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
Some recipes are more than just food — they are memories wrapped in golden, flaky pastry. These classic sausage rolls have been gracing holiday tables for generations, and once you taste them, it is easy to understand why. Pulled straight from an era when home cooks clipped treasured recipes from magazines and tucked them safely into recipe boxes, this dish carries the kind of warmth that no trendy appetizer can replicate.
Whether you are hosting a festive gathering, bringing a dish to a potluck, or simply craving something savory and satisfying, these puff pastry sausage rolls are guaranteed to be the first thing to vanish from the table. The combination of buttery, shatteringly crisp pastry wrapped around a seasoned, juicy sausage filling is nothing short of magical. Here is everything you need to make them yourself.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets of frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (mild or spicy, depending on your preference)
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, very finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten (for the filling)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 egg plus 1 tablespoon milk (for the egg wash)
- Optional: whole grain mustard or Dijon mustard for dipping
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