These bite sized English sausage rolls make the perfect appetizer for parties or entertaining. Each bite is crispy on the outside with a delicious savory inside. Plus there’s the cuteness factor that makes them pretty much irresistible.
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Hey friends!
I’m excited to share one of my favorite appetizers with you today. If you’re looking for more appetizer ideas, be sure to check out some of my other great appetizer recipes.
But first a little background…
For our 10th wedding anniversary we took a trip to England and Wales. Our neighbor Colin grew up in England and he and his wife Stacie invited us over before we went for a delicious England-style meal. They wanted to be sure we were informed about all the “must try” foods while we were there.
These sausage rolls were a part of that meal and we of course loved them. They are such a delicious (and easy) copycat recipe for the sausage rolls we tried in England.
How to make them
With only 4 ingredients to the recipe, you know it’s gotta be easy. And indeed it is.
I’m sure if you were super ambitious you could make your own puff pastry, but that’s something I haven’t tried yet. When it’s so convenient to buy it I guess the lazy girl just can’t see spending all day making it.
I just use two of the pastry sheets (thawed) and slice them into thirds along the fold lines for a total of six rectangular pieces.
Then divide the sausage into six 2-ounce portions and roll into balls. Coat each ball with flour and roll into a long snake the length of the pastry sheet.
Place sausage in the center of the pastry sheet. Brush water along one end and seal ends together so pastry completely covers the sausage. Slice into 8 pieces per sheet (I use this bench scraper, aff. link). Or you can leave them long if you are serving them with a meal.
Place them on the baking sheet (sometimes I line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup). Cut two small slits in each one to allow the steam to vent.
Brush a beaten egg over the top to help them brown a little and give them that extra shine. If I’m in a big hurry I skip this step and they turn out a little more rustic looking but still delicious.
Then they’re ready to go in the oven. Bake them until they are golden brown and crispy. They are delicious warm or at room temperature.
Try not to eat the whole pan before the party.
English Sausage Rolls
These bite sized English sausage rolls make the perfect appetizer for parties or entertaining. Each bite is crispy on the outside with a delicious savory inside. Plus there's the cuteness factor that makes them pretty much irresistible.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry thawed, see note
- 12 ounces (¾ pound) pork sausage
- flour for coating
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper, if desired, and set aside (not completely necessary but does make the cleanup a bit easier).
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Tear or cut each puff pastry sheet along the fold lines into 3 rectangular pieces, creating 6 pieces total.
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Divide sausage into six 2-ounce portions and roll into balls. Coat each ball with flour and roll into a long snake the length of the pastry sheet. Place sausage in the center of the pastry sheet. Brush water along one end and seal ends together so pastry completely covers sausage.
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Slice each roll into 8 slices for appetizers (see note). Place seam side down on baking sheet. With a sharp knife cut 2 slits in each roll. Brush with beaten egg.
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Bake 375 degrees for 23-27 minutes or until sausage is cooked through and rolls are golden brown and crispy. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
1. We usually make this with pepperidge farms, frozen puff pastry.
2. Instead of cutting them, you can also leave the rolls long to serve with a meal.
Recipe Source: Adapted from a recipe shared with me by Colin and Stacie N.
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