Christmas Sausage Rolls are a festive and delicious addition to any holiday table, combining the warmth of traditional spices with the hearty satisfaction of sausage meat, all wrapped up in a flaky, buttery puff pastry. Perfect for Christmas parties, these sausage rolls can be made in advance and are sure to be a hit with guests of all ages. Here’s a recipe that infuses holiday flavors into this classic snack.
Ingredients:
For the Sausage Filling:
- 1 lb (450g) ground pork sausage meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried sage)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 apple, grated (optional, for sweetness)
For Assembly:
- 1 package (about 17.3 ounces or 490g) puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds for sprinkling (optional)