Description

French onion sausage rolls are savory puff pastry-wrapped appetizers filled with juicy sausage infused with rich French onion flavors perfect for parties, holidays, or easy entertaining. Easily made gluten-free or vegetarian.

Ingredients

For the Filling:

– 1 lb (454g) pork mince (or ground beef/chicken)

– 1 packet (about 1 oz) French onion soup mix (or homemade blend: 2 tbsp dried onion flakes + 1 tsp onion powder + ½ tsp garlic powder + salt)

– 1 tbsp tomato ketchup

– 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

– 1 tsp Dijon mustard

– Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

For the Pastry & Finish:

– 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed if frozen; use gluten-free if needed)

– 1 large egg

– 1 tbsp milk

Optional Add-Ins:

– ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella

– 1 tsp fresh thyme, rosemary, or parsley

– Pinch of chili flakes

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine pork mince, French onion soup mix, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and black pepper. Mix until evenly blended.
Roll out puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet in half lengthwise to make 4 long rectangles.
Place a log of filling along one long edge of each pastry strip.
Roll pastry over filling, sealing the seam with a dab of water or egg wash.
In a small bowl, whisk egg and milk to make an egg wash.
Place rolls seam-side down on the baking tray. Brush tops generously with egg wash.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Let rest 3–5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
Serve warm with dipping sauces or as part of a charcuterie board.

Notes

– Seal tightly to prevent filling from leaking during baking.

– Vegetarian option: Replace meat with a mixture of sautéed mushrooms, cooked lentils, and cheese.

– Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free puff pastry and verify soup mix ingredients.

– Make ahead: Assemble unbaked rolls and refrigerate up to 24 hours, or freeze on a tray and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen (add 5–8 minutes).

– Reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes to restore crispness do not microwave.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer / Party Food
Cuisine: American (French-inspired)

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 rolls
Calories: ~180
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 320mg (varies with soup mix)
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 45mg