Christmas Sausage Rolls
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Christmas Sausage Rolls
Description
Christmas Sausage Rolls feature seasoned sausage meat blended with stuffing mix and fresh water for moisture, enhanced by a spoonful of cranberry sauce that adds a distinctive tartness. The filling is wrapped in puff pastry cut into strips, sealed carefully to keep the filling intact, and brushed with beaten egg for a golden finish. A poppy seed topping adds texture and traditional appearance. Baking at a moderate oven temperature crisps the pastry while cooking the filling through.
The combination of flavors offers a seasonal twist on classic sausage rolls, integrating sweet and savory holiday notes. The method requires folding the pastry over the filling, crimping the edges, and slicing the filled strips into individual pieces for portioning.
Serve these rolls warm or at room temperature, making them suitable for gatherings, festive brunches, or as finger food throughout the holiday season. The inclusion of cranberry sauce gives them a brightness that pairs nicely with typical Christmas fare.
For best results, use chilled pastry to prevent cracking and avoid overfilling to keep the rolls neatly closed while baking. Adjustments like adding cinnamon to the mix can enhance the festive flavor profile further.
Ingredients
- 375 g puff pastry
- 6 sausages
- 40 g stuffing mix
- 75 ml water freshly boiled
- 3 tablespoon cranberry sauce
- 1 egg whisked
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to at 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Pour 75 ml Water (boiled) into a jug and add 40 g Stuffing mix. Stir well and leave to cool. Remove the sausage meat form 6 Sausages.
- Add the stuffing to the sausage meat. Mix well to combine.
- Cut 375 g Puff pastry in half lengthways.
- Divide the sausage meat between the two strips. Add 3 tablespoon Cranberry sauce on top of the meat.
- Fold the pastry over the sausage meat and press down the seam. Use a fork to crimp the edge.
- Brush over 1 Egg (whisked) and sprinkle over 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds. Cut into 16 individual rolls.
- Put the individual rolls onto a lined baking tray. Cook for 25-30 minutes.
Notes
- Remove puff pastry from the fridge 15 minutes before use to prevent cracking during rolling.
- Choose your preferred sausage type; vegetarian or vegan options work as alternatives.
- Avoid overfilling the pastry strips to prevent difficulties sealing the rolls.
- Chill the assembled sausage rolls before cutting if the pastry becomes too soft to slice easily.
- Optional toppings include sesame seeds instead of poppy seeds for variation.
- Consider light puff pastry and reduced-fat sausages to make a lighter version.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon to the sausage and stuffing mix can boost seasonal flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 557mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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