Dinner

Christmas Sausage Rolls Recipe

Byreem everly December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Introduction

These Christmas Sausage Rolls bake up golden, crispy, and packed with festive flavors. They make a perfect snack for holiday parties or cozy evenings, and are sure to disappear quickly.

The image shows golden-brown pastry rolls with a shiny, glazed top sprinkled with white sesame seeds. Each roll is filled with a chunky, browned meat mixture visible from the open ends. On top of the rolls, there are small red pomegranate seeds and green rosemary sprigs for garnish. The pastries are placed on a black slate board, which sits on a wooden tray. The background has warm, soft yellow lights blurred out and some fresh herbs scattered around. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 lb sausage meat
1 sheet puff pastry
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried sage
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a bowl, mix the sausage meat with diced onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried sage, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs if using.
Step 3: Cut the puff pastry sheet into two long rectangles.
Step 4: Shape the sausage mixture into two long logs and place each log onto a pastry rectangle.
Step 5: Brush one edge of the pastry with beaten egg, then fold the pastry over the sausage log and press the edges firmly to seal.
Step 6: Slice each long roll into smaller individual sausage rolls.
Step 7: Arrange the pieces on the prepared baking sheet, score the tops lightly, and brush them generously with the remaining beaten egg.
Step 8: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and sausage is fully cooked.
Step 9: Let the sausage rolls cool briefly before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra crunch, sprinkle sesame seeds or poppy seeds on top before baking.
Use fresh herbs instead of dried for a brighter flavor.
Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the sausage mix for depth.
Swap the sausage meat for a vegetarian alternative to make meat-free rolls.

Storage

Store leftover sausage rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes to restore crispiness. These also freeze well—freeze cooked rolls on a tray then transfer to a freezer bag; reheat from frozen in the oven for 15-20 minutes.

How to Serve

A close-up view of three golden brown pastries with a shiny, flaky, layered crust, each piece topped with small white flakes and bits of herbs. The inside filling is a dark, dense mixture that looks soft and juicy with visible chunks of nuts or spiced ingredients. The pastries are placed on a dark wooden board, and the background features blurry warm yellow lights and hints of red. The overall texture of the pastry layers is crispy and delicate. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the sausage rolls ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the sausage rolls and keep them refrigerated for a few hours before baking. Just cover them tightly with cling film to prevent drying out.