Sausage Rolls Recipe (2024)

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Juicy sausage encased in buttery golden puff pastry. Everybody loves a good sausage roll! This recipe uses 3 simple ingredients. No faffing or fussing, just the easiest, quickest way to make a plateful of fantastic sausage rolls.
You won't believe how many our family of four can get through in a day. I've counted it up, and even I'm a little shocked.....

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Served as part of a picnic, for an appetizer or as a hearty lunch (the kids especially love them with baked beans), these sausage rolls can be served warm, fresh from the oven, or cold straight from the fridge.

A word of advice though - be sure to make enough.
Everybody in my family needs to 'test' at least 2 each (so that's 8 gone), then they like a minimum of 3 each for lunch.

Then everyone sneaks back for one more later.

Then Chris and I might also grab another when the kids aren't looking.
That's 26 sausages rolls in one day. We might have a problem.

What do we need?

  • Ready-rolled puff pastry - for extra speediness
  • Pork sausages (or use sausage meat)
  • 1 egg
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How to make them

Full instructions and quantities can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Remove the skins from the sausages and unroll the pastry.
  • Slice the pastry in half length-ways, then line up the sausages along the middle of both lengths pastry strips - squish the sausage meat together so it's even.
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  • Brush the top length of each of the two pastry pieces with egg wash and roll up, then press the seams shut using a fork.
  • Brush the tops with egg wash and cut into mini sausage rolls. Prick the top of each one with the tip of a sharp knife.
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  • Bake in the oven until the pastry is golden brown.
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Want large sausage rolls?

Make them larger by cutting each roll into 4 so you get 8 large sausage rolls altogether. Cook for an extra 2-4 minute - until piping hot throughout.

What to serve them with

Why not serve these sausage rolls as part of a picnic with:

  • CreamyPotato Salad
  • Cheese and Tomato Tarts
  • Easy Pasta Salad
  • French-Pressed SandwichBites
  • Chocolate Aussie Crunch Squares

Ingredient swaps

  • Try adding finely chopped jalapenos or grated parmesan cheese to the sausage meat.
  • Spread the sausage with onion chutney or mustard before rolling in the pastry.
  • Try using different varieties of sausage - such as pork and leek, or spicy sausages.
  • Top withsesame seeds or poppy seeds before baking.

Why don't you add salt and pepper?

Sausages are usually already well-seasoned, so there's no need to add more.

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Sausage Rolls Recipe

By: Nicky Corbishley

Buttery golden pastry with a delicious meaty filling. Three ingredients are all you need to make a plateful of fantastic sausage rolls.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 28 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 320 g (11.3 oz) pack ready-rolled puff pastry
  • 5 thick, good quality, pork sausages - (or approx 8 thin sausages, or 250g/8.75 oz sausage meat rolled into sausage shapes)
  • 1 egg - lightly beaten, this will be your egg wash

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F (fan). Line a baking tray with parchment or a silicone mat.

  • Slice the pastry in half lengthways so you have two long lengths.

    320 g (11.3 oz) pack ready-rolled puff pastry

  • Remove the skins from the sausages and unroll the pasty.

    5 thick, good quality, pork sausages

  • Line up half of the sausages along the middle of one of the lengths of pastry. You may need to stretch the sausages slightly to get right to the ends. Repeat with the other length of pastry.

  • Brush the top length of each of the two pastry pieces with egg wash and roll up the sausages rolls from the bottom. The egg should help the pastry to seal.

  • Turn the sausage rolls over and press the seams shut using a fork.

  • Brush the tops with egg wash and cut each length of sausage roll into 10-12 mini sausage rolls.

    1 egg

  • Place the sausage rolls on the baking tray and prick the top of each sausage roll with with the tip of a sharp knife.

  • Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes - until the pastry is golden brown.

  • Take out of the oven and leave to cool slightly. Serve warm or cold.

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✎ Notes

Can I make them ahead?

Yes, you can make the sausage rolls, then quickly cool, cover and refrigerate. They should keep in the refrigerator for 2 days.
If you want to reheat them, place them, uncovered, on a tray in the oven at 180C/350F for 8-10 minutes until piping hot throughout.

Can I freeze them?

Yes, you can freeze either before baking (so long as you use chilled pastry and not frozen-then-defrosted pastry - it's not recommended to defrost then re-freeze raw pastry) or after baking.

Unbaked sausage rolls can be baked from frozen - add an extra 3-5 minutes onto the baking time - bake until piping hot throughout (71C/160F is recommended if you want to check the temperature).

If you froze them after baking, then defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat uncovered, on a tray in the oven at 180C/350F for 8-10 minutes until piping hot throughout.

Want larger sausage rolls?

Make them larger by cutting each roll into 4 so you get 8 large sausage rolls altogether. Cook for an extra 2-4 minute - until piping hot throughout.

Nutritional information is approximate and is per sausage roll (based on making 22 mini sausage rolls).

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg

Keywords finger food, How to make sausage rolls, picnic, puff pastry

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  1. Don Morgan says

    Sausage Rolls Recipe (17)
    I made these Christmas morning and they were gone in no time.

    Reply

  2. Nekeisha Brown says

    Sausage Rolls Recipe (18)
    These were unbelievably sooo good. I did add some spice to the sausage (garlic power, onion powder, granulated garlic and dried parsley). So delish and addictive. Even my 9 year old loved it! Thanks for this recipe

    Reply

  3. Linda Linda says

    Sausage Rolls Recipe (19)
    Easy and delicious!

    Reply

  4. Jeannine says

    Sausage Rolls Recipe (20)
    Easy and yummy. You can add additional herbs, but I used Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage needed nothing.

    Cutting into 2” rolls really helped the crunch factor

    I put ET bagel seasoning on top, really tasty! Also tried sesame seeds and Himalayan salt. All great!

    Reply

  5. Angela Brotherton says

    Sausage Rolls Recipe (21)
    These are my husband's favorite! I make them for all the holidays. The egg was really takes it to the next level. Thank you for this amazing recipe!!

    Reply

  6. Skip says

    Sausage Rolls Recipe (22)
    So easy. Why didn't I think of these before. Thank you so much.

    I used your tip and added cheese to them and it worked perfectly. They went well with some Thai chili sauce too. I'll try the mustard next time.

    Reply

    • Jeannine says

      I tried yellow and spicy mustard both good. Next time I’ll pull out my chili oil.

      Reply

  7. Patti Maze says

    Sausage Rolls Recipe (23)
    Great recipe 😊
    Easy, Delicious. Thank you!

    Reply

  8. Jan says

    Sausage Rolls Recipe (24)
    I made these for Christmas appetizers and 40 of them GONE in 20 minutes. I opened a jar of marinara sauce for a dip. Everyone loved them. Great, easy recipe. Thank You!

    Reply

  9. vickie says

    Sausage Rolls Recipe (25)
    I'm going to make these for a party this weekend. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

  10. Elaine says

    Sausage Rolls Recipe (26)
    Sounds like a quick and easy way to do sausage rolls .

    Reply

  11. Barbara says

    Sausage Rolls Recipe (27)
    Very easy to make especially since I don't like working with puff pastry. The ready rolled puff pastry is perfect. Everyone liked them.

    Question - has anyone ever tried using Little Smokies in place of the sausage? thanks

    Reply

  12. Barbara says

    Where do you purchase ready rolled puff pastry? Neither Walmart nor Publix carries it. Is there someone else to replace it that is as easy to use as your video shows? Thank you

    Reply

    • Barbara says

      should say is there "something" else to use instead of ready rolled puff pastry

      Reply

      • Tina says

        My MIL uses crescent rolls. She just smooths the triangles into a large rectangle (or if you can find the rectangular version).

    • Lisa says

      Pepperidge farm puff pastry sheets are in the frozen dessert section at Publix.

      Reply

  13. karen says

    Does the raw sausage cook thru completely in the time given? And does it make the bottom of the ruff pastry roll greasy? Thanks

    Reply

    • Nicky Corbishley says

      Yes Karen, the sausage cooks through, and the sausage rolls aren't greasy.

      Reply

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FAQs

What is the American version of sausage rolls? ›

The British sausage roll is not well-known in the United States. A staple of U.K. food since the 1800s, its distinguishing feature is the use of ground sausage meat rather than sausage in the casing. The closest American food is pigs in a blanket, which wraps hot dogs in crescent roll dough.

How do I stop my sausage rolls going soggy? ›

To prevent soggy sausage rolls, make sure your oven is preheated before cooking. Ensure to space out the sausage rolls on the baking tray when cooking to ensure there is enough room for the air to circulate and allow them to crisp up. Once cooked, transfer from the baking tray to a wire tray to cool.

Why do Brits love sausage rolls? ›

Sausage rolls are a common takeaway food in the UK with roots dating back to the early 1800s as a cheap street-food option for London residents. They consist of sausage meat wrapped inside flaky puff pastry and are served either on their own or with dipping sauces.

What are the three basic ingredients in sausages? ›

The main ingredients of a sausage are meat, fat, binding agents and water. There are three stages involved in preparing them: mincing the meat and fat, mixing the different ingredients together and filling. Filing is where the mixture is put into the casing.

What pastry is sausage rolls made from? ›

How to make Sausage Rolls. There's nothing complicated about this recipe, I promise. Cook off onion, garlic, celery and bacon, then just mix the filling (I use my hands!), place on puff pastry, roll and bake.

What is a hog sausage roll? ›

Legal name. BUTTER ENRICHED PUFF PASTRY ROLLS FILLED WITH PORK SAUSAGE MEAT WITH SLOW COOKED PORK AND BRAMLEY APPLE, TOPPED WITH PORK CRACKLING.

Are pigs in a blanket the same as sausage rolls? ›

Pigs in a blanket in the United States is a small hot dog or other sausage wrapped in pastry similar to a sausage roll in the UK, it is commonly served as an appetizer in the United States. The similarity in name with that of the UK dish pigs in blankets, which is a sausage wrapped in bacon, sometimes causes confusion.

Why chill sausage rolls before cooking? ›

I understand that you want to store unbaked saussage rolls and bake them the next day. IMHO you should be fine as long as the filling isn't too wet. Chill the pastry and the filling well before assembling, this will firm up the fats and reduce seeping from filling to pastry dough. Same goes for puff pastry.

Why are some sausage rolls pink? ›

The appearance of the cooked sausage rolls can deceive people to think that they are not cooked. I believe they contain the pink colour even after cooking because they don't get the heat directly affecting the meat as the pastry outside is protecting them. The meat gets cooked in steam.

What do the British call breakfast sausage? ›

In England, the term “banger” is only used to refer to the dish “Bangers and Mash“; otherwise they are simply called sausages. English sausages are usually served at breakfast, but are also used in dishes like: “Toad in the Hole” – Sausage baked into Yorkshire Pudding.

Which country invented the sausage roll? ›

Wrapping meat in pastry dates back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans, but the modern sausage roll is thought to have originated in 19th Century France. Sausage rolls grew in popularity in London in the early 1800s as a cheap street food, and rapidly became a quintessentially British snack.

What is the British nickname for sausage? ›

You might be wondering how sausages ended up with the nickname "bangers." It dates back to World War I, when food shortages necessitated the use of fillers (mostly water) in meat. The high water content and tight casings often caused the sausages to explode during cooking.

What are the four basic kinds of ingredients in sausage meat? ›

Sausages are made with ground meat mixed with fat, salt, and other seasonings (some also contain preservatives and/or fillers). This mixture is usually stuffed into a casing, although some fresh sausage is sold as "bulk" or formed into patties.

What is usually in sausage? ›

Sausage is typically made from ground pork, poultry, beef, lamb or veal. Other common ingredients include: Salt: Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative. Sugar: Sugar can be used to balance the saltiness in sausage and add a slight, tasty sweetness.

What is sausage traditionally made from? ›

Beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, and poultry are all suitable for use in sausage. A majority of sausage products are prepared with pork and beef. Often game meats can be used to make sausage. If you slaughter your own animals, meat from the head, trimmings, and the thin cuts can be saved for sausage.

What are the ingredients in Jimmy Dean sausage? ›

PORK, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: CORN SYRUP, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, VINEGAR, SUGAR, PORK BROTH, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE.

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