Super Easy Christmas Sausage Rolls
These sausage rolls are made with ready-made puff pastry and a simple, flavorful sausage filling. They bake up golden, flaky, and delicious. Perfect for Christmas gatherings, snack platters, or quick appetizers — and they take very little effort!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20–25 minutes
Total: 30–35 minutes
Ingredients
Filling
300g sausage mince OR any chicken/beef sausage removed from casing
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
1 tsp dried parsley
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp paprika
1 tbsp breadcrumbs
For Assembling
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but still cold)
1 egg (for egg wash)
Sesame seeds or nigella seeds
Instructions
1. Make the Filling
In a bowl, combine:
sausage meat
chopped onion
garlic
parsley
salt
pepper
breadcrumbs
Mix well using hands or a spoon until everything is evenly combined.
2. Prepare the Rolls
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Cut the puff pastry sheet into two long rectangles.
Take half of the sausage mixture and place it in a long line down the center of each rectangle.
Roll the pastry over the sausage filling to form a long log.
Press edges to seal (use a little water if needed).
3. Slice & Bake
Slice each long log into 6–8 small rolls.
Place rolls seam-side down on a lined baking tray.
Brush tops with beaten egg.
Sprinkle sesame or nigella seeds (optional).
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until:
golden brown
puffed
crispy
Notes
For Christmas flavor, add ½ tsp dried sage or a pinch of thyme.
Use chicken sausage for a lighter version.
Don’t overfill — filling expands as it cooks.
Make sure pastry stays cold for best puff.
Tips
Chill the rolls for 10 minutes before baking for extra flakiness.
Add 1 tbsp cranberry sauce inside for a festive twist!
Serve warm with mustard or ketchup.
Frequently Asked Question
Q: Can I make these ahead?
Yes! Assemble, freeze raw, and bake directly from freezer (add 5 minutes).
Q: Can I use beef instead of sausage?
Yes, but add extra seasoning since beef mince is less salty/flavorful.
Q: What dip goes best with it?
Honey mustard, ranch, garlic mayo, or cranberry dip.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 120–150
Protein: 6–7g
Carbs: 10g
Fat: 8–9g