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Christmas Sausage Rolls Recipe

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These Christmas Sausage Rolls are golden, crispy, and bursting with festive flavors from sage, thyme, and smoked paprika. Made with seasoned sausage meat wrapped in flaky puff pastry, they make a perfect appetizer or snack for holiday parties or cozy nights in. They bake quickly to a deliciously browned finish and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 lb sausage meat
  • 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 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional)

Pastry

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Prepare Sausage Mix: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the sausage meat with finely diced onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried sage, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs if using. This combines all the flavors evenly.
  3. Prepare Pastry: Roll out your puff pastry sheet on a floured surface and cut it into two long rectangular strips to form the base for the sausage logs.
  4. Shape and Assemble: Divide the sausage mixture into two equal portions and shape each into a long log that fits the length of each pastry strip. Place the sausage logs on top of each pastry strip.
  5. Seal Rolls: Brush one edge of the pastry strip with the beaten egg, then fold the pastry over the sausage log and press to seal tightly to prevent leakage during baking.
  6. Cut Pieces: Using a sharp knife, slice each long sausage roll into smaller, bite-sized pieces suitable for serving.
  7. Final Prep: Place the sausage roll pieces cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, score the tops lightly with a knife for decoration, and brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg for a golden finish.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, and the sausage is fully cooked through.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool briefly before serving warm.

Notes

  • Feel free to add breadcrumbs if the sausage mixture feels too wet or to help bind it better.
  • Use fresh herbs if available for a more vibrant flavor.
  • These sausage rolls can be frozen before baking; just thaw before cooking and add a few extra minutes to baking time.
  • Serve with mustard or your favorite chutney for extra flavor.
  • Have you tried these Christmas Sausage Rolls? Share your experience in the comments and tag your festive creations on social media!

Keywords: Christmas, sausage rolls, puff pastry, appetizer, holiday snack, festive recipe

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