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Australian Sausage Rolls

These Australian Sausage Rolls are made with seasoned pork sausage wrapped in flaky, buttery puff pastry and baked until golden brown. Perfect for appetizers, lunch, or a savory snack.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Australian
Keyword: Sausage Rolls
Servings: 8
Calories: 568kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage
  • 1 package frozen puff pastry
  • 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the egg wash:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Be sure to follow the directions on the puff pastry package so your dough is thawed properly and is ready to use. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 
    Square puff pastry on a floured surface with pizza cutter for Australian Sausage Rolls.
  • Unfold dough onto a lightly floured surface. You should have 2 big squares. Cut each square in half to create 4 long rectangles.
    Four rectangle shaped puff pastry sheets for Australian Sausage Rolls.
  • Combine the Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage, bread crumbs, milk, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl or food processor and mix until all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
    Glass bowl with Sausage mixture for Roll filling.
  • Divide the sausage mix evenly into 4 sections and make a long tube down each rectangle pastry.
    Rolled logs of sausage mixture on top of the four rectangle puff pastry sheets.
  • Roll the pastry up over the Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage and pinch the seam side together. Cut each roll into 4 sections with a sharp knife. 
    Hand pinching the edges of the Australian Sausage Rolls.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the sections on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    Baking sheet with parchment paper with sixteen cut Australian Sausage Rolls.
  • Mix the egg wash together and brush each roll with it. Then sprinkle on a little paprika.
    Brushing egg wash on top of a unbaked Australian Sausage Roll.
  • Bake at 425 for only 5 minutes. Then reduce heat to 350 and bake 30-35 more minutes. The rolls should be puffed and golden, and the pork sausage filling should reach 160°F in the center when checked with a meat thermometer.
    Sixteen baked Australian Sausage Rolls on a baking sheet.
  • Allow them to cool for 10 minutes then serve.
    Cooling Australian Sausage Rolls on a baking sheet.
  • These are traditionally eaten plain or dipped in Australian tomato sauce (similar to ketchup), or barbecue sauce.
    Hand dipping a Australian Sausage Roll in a small bowl of ketchup.

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Notes

  • Dipping sauces: In Australia, sausage rolls are traditionally served with tomato sauce. Ketchup is a convenient substitute, but ranch dressing, marinara sauce, or mustard are also good options if you want something different.
  • Sausage: I like using Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage. You can also use hot pork sausage if you prefer a little spice. Use uncooked sausage for this recipe.
  • Puff pastry: Keep the pastry cool while assembling the rolls, and place them seam-side down on the baking sheet to help keep them from opening while baking.
  • Gluten-free option: I've made these gluten-free many times! My favorite is Sweet Loren's Gluten Free Puff Pastry. Just use gluten-free breadcrumbs and check that your sausage and seasonings are gluten-free.
  • Reheating: My favorite way to reheat refrigerated sausage rolls is in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes. It gets the pastry nice and crispy again! Add more time if needed until the centers reach 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2.9mg