Cheesy sausage puff pastry rolls are basically the ultimate savory comfort snack — crispy outside, juicy and cheesy inside. Here’s a simple, reliable recipe you can make at home.
🧀 Cheesy Sausage Puff Pastry Rolls
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 300–400 g sausage meat (or remove casings from sausages)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1 small onion, very finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: chopped parsley, chili flakes, or Dijon mustard
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Prepare filling
In a bowl, mix:- Sausage meat
- Shredded cheese
- Onion (if using)
- Garlic powder
- Pepper
- Roll out pastry
Lightly flour surface and roll puff pastry into a rectangle.
Cut it lengthwise into 2 long strips. - Add filling
Shape sausage mixture into logs and place along the center of each strip. - Roll & seal
Fold pastry over filling and seal edge with a little water.
Place seam-side down. - Cut into pieces
Slice into bite-sized rolls (about 4–5 cm each). - Egg wash
Beat egg and brush over tops.
Optional: sprinkle sesame seeds or extra cheese. - Bake
18–25 minutes, until golden and puffed.
Cool slightly before serving.
🔥 Tips for Extra Flavor
- Add a thin layer of mustard under the sausage
- Mix in finely diced jalapeños
- Use smoked sausage for deeper flavor
- Sprinkle grated parmesan on top before baking
❄️ Make-Ahead Tip
You can:
- Freeze unbaked rolls and bake from frozen (add 5–8 mins)
- Store baked rolls in fridge up to 3 days
- Reheat in oven for crispiness (avoid microwave if possible)
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A lighter / lower-carb version
- A spicy version
- Or a party-sized batch recipe
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