Description
Sausage Rolls with Pepper Jelly are a savory and sweet snack that combines juicy sausage wrapped in flaky pastry with the perfect touch of spicy, tangy pepper jelly. These rolls are perfect for parties, game day, or as a quick appetizer. The blend of sausage and the kick from the pepper jelly creates an irresistible flavor combination that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground sausage (pork, chicken, or turkey)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup pepper jelly (more for serving)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Fresh parsley or green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Sausage: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Season the Sausage: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme (if using), salt, and pepper to the cooked sausage. Mix well to combine. Let the sausage mixture cool for a few minutes.
- Prepare the Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the sheet into 4-6 even strips, depending on how big or small you want the rolls.
- Assemble the Sausage Rolls: Spread a thin layer of pepper jelly in the center of each pastry strip. Spoon the sausage mixture evenly over the jelly. Carefully fold the sides of the pastry over the sausage to enclose it, creating a log shape. Press the edges to seal.
- Prepare the Egg Wash: Beat the egg in a small bowl. Brush the egg wash over the top of each sausage roll to give it a golden, shiny finish while baking.
- Bake the Rolls: Place the sausage rolls on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed, and the sausage rolls are cooked through.
- Serve: Allow the sausage rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with extra pepper jelly on the side for dipping. Garnish with fresh parsley or chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can use any type of sausage for this recipe, from spicy to mild, depending on your flavor preference.
- If you prefer a more intense flavor, you can mix some extra pepper jelly into the sausage mixture before wrapping it in pastry.
- These rolls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Simply bake them when you’re ready to serve.
- You can also freeze the uncooked sausage rolls for up to 1 month. Just bake directly from the freezer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35mg