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These sausage rolls started as a happy accident when I drizzled hot honey over some leftover rolls one day. That combination of flaky pastry spiced sausage and sweet heat was pure magic. Now they're the first thing people ask for at parties and holiday gatherings nobody can eat just one.
Why These Work
Every bite brings the perfect balance flaky buttery pastry wrapped around savory sausage with that honey drizzle adding sweet heat at the end. They're fancy enough for parties but easy enough for weekend snacking. Plus you can make them ahead freeze them and bake whenever you need something special.
Your Shopping List
- The Basics: Good pork sausage with sage puff pastry from the freezer sharp cheddar cheese.
- Fresh Stuff: Fresh thyme brings that garden flavor eggs for binding and wash.
- Extra Crunch: Panko breadcrumbs Everything but the Bagel seasoning for the top.
- The Magic Touch: Dijon mustard hot honey makes everything special.
Let's Make Them
- Mix Your Filling
- Combine sausage cheese breadcrumbs egg and thyme until everything comes together.
- Prep Your Pastry
- Roll out cold puff pastry cut into strips brush with mustard and egg wash.
- Roll Them Up
- Shape sausage into logs roll in pastry seal the edges cut into pieces.
- Bake To Golden
- Top with seasoning bake until puffed and golden drizzle with hot honey right before serving.
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Make Them Perfect
Keep that pastry cold until you're ready to use it makes it easier to work with. Check the sausage is cooked through should hit 160°F inside. Want less heat? Go easy on the hot honey or leave it off completely some people add it at the table.
Serve Them Right
Let them cool just a bit before serving nobody likes a burnt tongue. Set out extra hot honey people always want more. These work great for party buffets holiday appetizers or game day snacks. Sometimes I make a double batch they disappear that fast.
Save Some For Later
Keep any leftovers in the fridge about 3 days warm them in the oven to get that crispiness back. Want to freeze them? Do it before baking just pop them straight from freezer to oven when you need them. Add a few extra minutes to the bake time.
Mix It Up
Try different cheeses swap the herbs maybe add some caramelized onions. The basic recipe works with turkey sausage too just keep an eye on moisture levels. Some people like them with grainy mustard instead of Dijon play around find your perfect match.
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Your Kitchen Your Rules
Make them spicier milder cheesier whatever makes you happy. My kids skip the hot honey my husband adds extra. That's what cooking is about taking a recipe and making it sing your own tune until it becomes a family favorite.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I make these ahead?
Yes, assemble the rolls and freeze unbaked for up to a month. Brush with egg wash and add seasoning just before baking. Add a few extra minutes to baking time if cooking from frozen.
- → What can I use instead of hot honey?
Mix regular honey with a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce. Maple syrup with a touch of heat also works well for a different flavor.
- → Can I use different sausage?
Yes, any ground sausage works. Italian sausage, chorizo, or even chicken sausage can be used. Just ensure it's well-seasoned for best results.
- → How do I store leftovers?
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until warm and crispy. Add honey drizzle after reheating.
- → Why score the tops?
Scoring creates vents that allow steam to escape and helps the pastry puff evenly. It also creates an attractive pattern on the finished rolls.