Description
These Easy Christmas Sausage Rolls with Chicken are a festive twist on the classic sausage roll! Filled with tender chicken, sage, and a hint of cranberry, these savory treats are perfect for holiday parties, appetizers, or a cozy family gathering. Quick to make and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) chicken sausage (or ground chicken)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce (or dried cranberries)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the filling:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken sausage (or ground chicken), breadcrumbs, chopped sage, cranberry sauce, onion, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together until well combined. - Preheat the oven:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Prepare the puff pastry:
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into long rectangles (about 2 inches wide). - Fill the pastry:
Spoon the sausage and chicken mixture along the center of each pastry rectangle. Roll up the pastry tightly around the filling, sealing the edges with a little water. - Brush with egg wash:
Place the rolled sausage rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg to give them a golden finish when baked. - Bake:
Bake the sausage rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and crisp and the filling is cooked through. - Serve:
Let the sausage rolls cool for a few minutes before slicing into smaller pieces. Serve warm with additional cranberry sauce on the side, if desired.
Notes
- Storage: These sausage rolls can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven before serving.
- Freezing: You can freeze the unbaked sausage rolls on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to a ziplock bag or airtight container. Bake directly from frozen for 25-30 minutes.
- Spices: Add a pinch of nutmeg or ground cinnamon to the filling for an extra festive flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage roll
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30mg