How to Make Flaky Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls

Oven-baked until flaky and crispy, these homemade puff pastry sausage rolls are so much better than the basic boxed version. Raw sausage filling is seasoned with garlic and onion powder and dry mustard, and then wrapped in puff pastry and baked until puffed and golden broken (about 15 minutes). A terrific make-ahead appetizer, this recipe yields 72 sausage rolls.

With all the upcoming entertaining, it’s nice to have no-fail party appetizer ideas that you can put together in advance and bake once everyone has arrived, easy peasy. Everyone loves cheddar sausage balls, but when you want something flaky and a little fancier, puff pastry sausage rolls are just the thing.

They are bite sized, so easy to pop in your mouth, no fork required. The flaky crust makes these savory puff pastry appetizers hard to resist. If you prefer a puff pastry recipe with less meat, try some spinach puff pastry pinwheels, or go vegetarian and make some mushroom logs.

When you’re having friends over there’s nothing better than a make-ahead party appetizer. These are reminiscent of pigs-in-a-blanket but so much better. The breakfast sausage combined with a few extra seasonings go perfectly with the flaky puff pastry.

Homemade sausage rolls with puff pastry are popular in Britain but they are more like a sandwich or a meat pie that you would eat as a meal. I think a bite sized version is much better, more buttery puff pastry! You can also make puff pastry sausage rolls with apples for a more filling appetizer that’s still not as big as a meat pie.

This puff pastry appetizer recipe makes 72 bite sized rolls, add it to your menu when you’re having a large gathering. You can easily half the recipe and only use one sheet of puff pastry and a half a pound of sausage, or, do what I typically do, freeze half of them for later.

These savory puff pastry appetizers are perfect for Sunday afternoon football but still fancy enough for a cocktail party. If you want to make them the day you’re serving them, just refrigerate until ready to bake. I love no fuss finger food that you can just pop in your mouth.

So many reasons you’ll want to make this puff pastry appetizer recipe

• They’re a flaky melt in your mouth appetizer
• Easy to prepare
• You can make in advance
• They freeze well
• Great finger food
• Casual enough for hanging out with friends
• Fancy enough for a cocktail party
• The recipe makes a lot but you can easily half it

What you’ll need for sausage rolls

Puff pastry – Dufour is my favorite brand because it uses butter, but any brand will work. You will need two sheets of puff pastry.

Breakfast sausage – this can be found next to the bacon in most grocery stores or in the meat department. Sometimes it’s called country sausage. You can also use ground pork.

Panko breadcrumbs – this holds it together when it cooks.

Eggs – one for the sausage mixture to help bind things together and one to brush on top to make it golden brown.

Seasonings – onion powder, garlic powder, dry mustard and fresh parsley.

Quick and easy directions for homemade sausage rolls with puff pastry

Step 1 – create the filling

Combine the sausage with the seasonings, bread crumbs and an egg. It’s easiest to just mix this with your hands.

Step 2 – cut the pastry

Cut each puff pastry sheet into 3 long rectangles and fill with the sausage mixture.

Step 3 – make a roll

Fold the pastry over onto itself and pinch the edges shut. Cut each roll into 12 pieces and brush with an egg wash.

Step 4 – bake

Bake until golden brown. Or you can freeze before adding the egg wash.

These savory puff pastry appetizers are best warm but still delicious at room temperature. Try serving them with honey mustard, the sausage with the slightly sweet mustard is scrumptious.

Sausage roll FAQs

Are sausage rolls best hot or cold?

Sausage rolls are amazing whether eaten hot or at room temperature. Try serving them with a little honey mustard.

What to serve with sausage puff pastry rolls?

This puff pastry appetizer recipe is one of those party foods that will go well with so many other appetizers. Perfect alongside a charcuterie tray, or with chips and peach salsa.

Why do you add an egg wash to the top of the puff pastry?

An egg wash is what gives the puff pastry a pretty shine. Otherwise it will look dull.

More puff pastry sheets recipe idea

Adapted from Cooking with Curls

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