Old-Fashioned Sausage Rolls in Puff Pastry: The Holiday Appetizer That Never Goes Out of Style
There are certain recipes that transcend decades, quietly passing from one generation to the next without ever losing their magic. These golden, flaky sausage rolls are exactly that kind of dish. Wrapped in buttery puff pastry and filled with a savory, well-seasoned sausage mixture, they have an almost irresistible pull the moment they come out of the oven. Warm, crispy, and deeply satisfying, they disappear from the table before you even get a chance to set down the serving dish.
This recipe is a true classic — the kind that was clipped from a magazine, tucked into a recipe box, and pulled out every Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter for generations. Once you make them, you’ll understand exactly why they’ve earned that kind of loyalty. Let’s bring this timeless appetizer back to your holiday table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (mild or spicy, your preference)
- 1/4 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely grated or minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten (plus 1 extra egg for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions
- 1 tablespoon milk (to mix with egg wash)
- Dijon mustard or your favorite dipping sauce, for serving
Method
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