Easy Spiced Sausage Rolls

Why This is the Best Recipe

If you're looking for a new and delicious party appetizer you can make ahead, you will quickly think that this is the best spicy sausage roll recipe because:

1. Make Ahead Friendly: Assemble the sausage rolls the day before and then just bake and serve.
2. Perfectly Seasoned Pork: The fresh herbs and seasonings add so much flavor to plain ground pork. This is a lighter choice than actual sausage and tastes amazing.
3. Flaky Puff Pastry: Why make dough from scratch when you can use packaged frozen puff pastry? It bakes up perfectly.
4. Tangy Mustard Sauce: Don't forget to serve this with a tangy Dijon mustard, it is the perfect dipping sauce for the spicy pork.

Ingredients

This easy appetizer only requires a few simple ingredients for you to make it:

• Ground Pork: Nope, not sausage. Simple ground pork is less fatty and bakes easier.
• Frozen Puff Pastry: You'll need to thaw it before using.
• Egg
• Fresh Sage
• Fresh Parsley
• Salt & Pepper
• Cayenne
• Cumin
• Nutmeg
• Allspice
• Thyme

Make the Sausage Filling

Add the ground pork to a large mixing bowl.

Add the chopped fresh herbs and all the dried seasonings.

Fluff it all together with a fork or gently mix with your hands.

Divide the pork into 4 equal portions and roll each one into a 9-inch log.

Place the sausage logs on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Prepare the Dough

Roll one sheet of puff pastry so that it is 9 inches tall by 11 inches long.

Slice it lengthwise into two pieces that measure 4.5 inches tall by 11 inches long like this:

Repeat with the other piece of dough.

Fill the Pastry

Place one chilled sausage log on each piece of prepared pastry.

Roll the dough over the sausage and pinch the seam to close.

Place the roll seam side down and slice into 6 equal pieces.

Baking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Place the sausage rolls seam side down on a baking sheet lined witih parchment or a baking mat.

Brush the tops with the egg wash and cut a small slit in the top of each roll for venting.

Bake for 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the pork has cooked to 145°F.

Make Ahead Tips

If you want to prepare the sausage rolls in advance, assemble them as directed and then place them on a baking sheet.

Cover the baking sheet tightly with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Then just bake as directed and serve.

Do not try to freeze the raw sausage rolls. If you plan to freeze them, bake as directed and let them cool completely.

Then freeze them for up to 6 months.

Thaw in the fridge overnight and warm in the oven before serving.

Variations

I think you could easily play with the seasonings the recipe calls for and do many variations on this appetizer:

Italian Sausage Rolls: Use Italian herb seasonings and crushed red pepper flakes. Serve with marinara sauce.

Greek Sausage Rolls: Use a Greek herb blend and a bit of lemon zest. Serve with tzatziki sauce.

Mexican Sausage Rolls: Use your favorite taco seasoning and serve with homemade salsa.

Serving Suggestions

The best condiment to serve with the freshly baked spicy sausage rolls is a tangy Dijon mustard or even my homemade raspberry mustard dip.

If you prefer, you could turn it into a honey mustard by mixing one part honey to one part Dijon. If you use Mike's Hot Honey, it will add even more spice to the appetizer.

There are so many great occasions to bake a batch of sausage rolls.

They are just perfect for a British themed Royal party or even for a German Oktoberfest party.

Hungry guys would love these for a hearty football party appetizer but they are elegant enough to work as a Kentucky Derby appetizer, too.

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