Sausage Rolls with Honey Mustard Sauce
Delicious sausage rolls wrapped in golden puff pastry, served with a tangy honey mustard sauce, perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Sausage Rolls
- 500 g sausage meat Can use pork, chicken, or plant-based alternative.
- 320 g puff pastry Always keep some on hand for quick meals.
- 1 unit egg, beaten For a beautiful glaze.
- 1 unit onion, finely chopped Feel free to substitute with shallots.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic is ideal; can use garlic powder.
- 1 tsp dried thyme Fresh thyme is also lovely.
- salt and pepper Essential for seasoning.
- sesame seeds (optional) For decoration.
For the Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey Use local honey for an extra touch.
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Adjust to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
- In a bowl, combine the sausage meat, cooked onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to about 3mm thick. Cut into long rectangles, approx. 10cm x 15cm.
Assembly
- Place a generous spoonful of the sausage mixture along one edge of each rectangle.
- Brush edges with beaten egg, then roll the pastry over the filling, sealing it tightly.
- Place rolls seam-side down on a baking sheet, cut slits for steam release, and brush with egg.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if using.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the rolls bake, whisk together honey and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Can freeze uncooked; bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.