Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) good-quality pork sausage meat
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 sheets (approximately 14 oz/400g total) all-butter puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) milk or cream (optional)
  • Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Combine sausage meat, herbs, onion, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
  2. Lightly flour a clean surface. Unfold one sheet of puff pastry. Gently roll it out slightly to even it out.
  3. Cut the pastry sheet in half lengthwise. Spread half of the sausage mixture evenly along the center of each pastry strip.
  4. Fold one side of the pastry over the sausage filling, then roll the pastry over to enclose the filling completely. Press the seam firmly to seal.
  5. Cut the sausage roll into individual portions (about 2-3 inches long). Place them seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with egg wash (egg + milk/cream if using). Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds, if desired.
  6. Repeat steps with the second sheet of puff pastry and the remaining sausage filling.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the sausage filling is cooked through.
  8. Let the sausage rolls cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. This Sausage Rolls Royale party recipe is a sure win!