Description
Delicious sausage rolls filled with caramelized onions and sausage, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- Caramelized Onion Filling:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Sausage Mixture:
- 1 lb ground sausage meat
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Assembly:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg, beaten for wash
- Sesame seeds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes until deep golden brown and softened. Stir in sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine ground sausage meat with the cooled caramelized onions, thyme, and any optional ingredients like grated cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and fresh parsley. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Lay out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a clean work surface. Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry in half lengthwise to create two long strips.
- Spoon half the sausage mixture along one long edge of each pastry strip, forming an even log. Roll the pastry tightly around the filling, sealing the seam with a little water. Press firmly to ensure a good seal.
- Using a sharp knife, cut each log into individual rolls about 2 inches (5 cm) wide. Place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the sausage filling is cooked through. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Make sure the onions are caramelized well for a deeper flavor.
- You can customize the filling with additional herbs or spices as per your taste.
- These rolls can be frozen before baking for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg