why make this recipe
This recipe is easy and festive. It mixes savory sausage, sweet cranberry, and creamy Brie in flaky pastry. It works well for parties, family dinners, or as a warm snack on cold days.
introduction
Christmas Sausage Rolls are quick to make and taste like the holidays. They are crisp on the outside and soft and tasty inside. Kids and adults enjoy them. You can make them ahead and warm before serving.
how to make Christmas Sausage Rolls
Make these step by step. Mix the meat and seasonings, spread cranberry and sausage on the pastry, add Brie, seal, cut, and bake. The full list of ingredients and directions are below.
Ingredients :
- 400g pork sausage meat
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Mixed herbs, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to season
- Ready-to-roll puff pastry
- Cranberry sauce
- Brie, sliced
- 1 beaten egg
Directions :
Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C fan and lightly grease a baking sheet. In a large bowl, squeeze the sausage meat and add crushed garlic, orange zest, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper; mix well. Lightly flour a surface and unroll the pastry, cutting it in half lengthwise. Spread cranberry sauce down the middle of each half, leaving space on the sides. Divide the sausage meat and spread it along the length of the pastry, then layer the Brie on top. Brush one edge of the pastry with beaten egg and fold the other side over the sausage meat, sealing tightly. Cut each roll into 4 pieces and poke slits on top for steam release. Brush the tops with beaten egg and bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
how to serve Christmas Sausage Rolls
Serve warm on a platter. Offer extra cranberry sauce or mustard on the side. They go well with a simple salad or roasted vegetables for a meal.
how to store Christmas Sausage Rolls
Cool completely before storing. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a low oven (160°C/140°C fan) until warm and crisp. You can freeze baked rolls for up to 1 month; reheat from frozen in the oven.
tips to make Christmas Sausage Rolls
- Do not overfill the pastry. Leave a small border so the seam seals well.
- Chill the rolls for 10 minutes before cutting to stop the sausage from squishing out.
- Use a sharp knife to cut clean pieces. Wipe the knife between cuts.
- Brush with beaten egg for a shiny, golden top.
- If pastry softens, chill again before baking.
variation (if any)
- Swap Brie for camembert or cheddar for a different taste.
- Add chopped cranberries or diced apple for extra texture.
- Use turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter version.
- Make mini rolls using smaller pastry strips.
FAQs
Q: Can I make these ahead and bake later?
A: Yes. Assemble and wrap the rolls. Keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours or freeze. Bake from chilled or frozen, adding a few extra minutes if frozen.
Q: Can I use shop-bought sausage meat?
A: Yes. Use fresh sausage meat from the shop or remove sausage from skins. Mix well with the seasonings.
Q: Do I need to cook the sausage meat first?
A: No. The sausage cooks inside the pastry while baking. Make sure the oven is hot and bake until the pastry is golden and the meat is cooked through.
Q: Can I make these vegetarian?
A: You can use vegetarian sausage or a mix of mushrooms and cooked lentils as a filling, and follow the same method.
Conclusion
For more tips and a full visual guide, see Christmas Sausage Rolls – Hungry Healthy Happy.
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Christmas Sausage Rolls
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Description
Festive sausage rolls filled with savory sausage, sweet cranberry, and creamy Brie, perfect for parties or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 400g pork sausage meat
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Mixed herbs, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to season
- Ready-to-roll puff pastry
- Cranberry sauce
- Brie, sliced
- 1 beaten egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C fan and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, combine sausage meat, crushed garlic, orange zest, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Lightly flour a surface and unroll the pastry, cutting it in half lengthwise.
- Spread cranberry sauce down the middle of each half, leaving space on the sides.
- Divide the sausage meat and spread it along the length of the pastry, then layer the Brie on top.
- Brush one edge of the pastry with beaten egg and fold the other side over, sealing tightly.
- Cut each roll into 4 pieces and poke slits on top for steam release.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and bake for 25 minutes or until golden.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
For a shiny, golden top, brush with beaten egg before baking. Chill rolls for 10 minutes before cutting to prevent the filling from squishing out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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