Aussie Sausage Rolls

I was born and raised in Australia, but moved to the U.S. when I got married. When I long for some Australian recipes, I bake up a batch of this sausage roll recipe and share them with neighbors or co-workers.

Aussie Sausage Rolls

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 3 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives or 2 teaspoons dried chives
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika, divided
  • 1-1/4 pounds bulk pork sausage
  • 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 6 ingredients and 3/4 teaspoon paprika. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly.
  • 2. On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into an 11x10-1/2-in. rectangle. Cut lengthwise into 3 strips. Spread 1/2 cup sausage mixture lengthwise down the center of each strip. Fold over sides, pinching edges to seal. Cut each log into 6 pieces.
  • 3. Place on a rack in a 15x10x1-in. pan, seam side down. Sprinkle with remaining paprika. Bake until golden brown and sausage is no longer pink, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer : 116 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.