Delicious British Sausage Rolls: An Easy Recipe for the Holidays - Canadian Budget Binder (2024)

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Bring the festive indulgence of British Sausage Rolls to your next holiday gathering!

Learn an easy, budget-friendly recipe to make delicious sausage rolls.

There’s nothing more comforting than traditional golden brown, flaky British Sausage Rolls.

Now that the Christmas holiday is approaching, I must plan my grocery shops to include all the staples to make my treats and appetizers.

If you are looking for savory finger food for the holidays or any gathering, these are delicious, easy to make, and freeze.

Let me show you how easy this recipe is to make.

British Sausage Rolls: A Hearty Meal or Snack

The best part is they won’t bust your grocery budget and look like you put lots of effort into them.

British Sausage Rolls are easy to make, and you won’t ever buy the frozen version from the grocery store.

A British Staple In Our Household

This sausage roll recipe always takes me back to the time of year when they were a staple at almost all parties and social gatherings in our family.

Our house is always busy at Christmas and New Year’s, and everyone who visits asks if I’ve made my sausage rolls. I guess that means they like them.

I need to create many finger food recipes so there is always something ready for our guests to snack on.

This time of year, we always have guests coming and going, Mum making her Christmas cakes, milk toffee, and mincemeat pies.

There’s never a dull moment in our household.

Memories Of British Sausage Rolls

Memories of sausage rolls hot out of the oven date back to when I was a child watching my mum and dad in the kitchen.

My dad’s task was always carving the turkey and making the appetizers, especially for our New Year’s bash (Hogmanay).

I always remember Dad making these little bite-size rolls that seemed to disappear as soon as they were on the table.

He was so precise in how the sausage rolls had to look and taste, and now I’m the same way.

Continuing The Christmas Tradition

I make these flaky sausage rolls but family-size portions to eat throughout the year, but I add just a bit of heat to boost my holiday recipe.

Sometimes I make a puff pastry as my dad did, but there’s nothing wrong with buying frozen puff pastry from the grocery store if you don’t have the time.

It’s inexpensive and will save you time, which many of us don’t have come November and December.

These appetizers are ideal for making ahead and freezing once cooked.

The best part about these little gems is that you will always have something quick to place on a baking sheet to reheat for guests to enjoy.

How To Make British Sausage Rolls

  • Makes 12 large or 24 small
  • Cook time: 20mins
  • Prep Time 10mins
  • Oven Temp 200oC/390oF

Printable Recipe Below

British Sausage Rolls

  • Recipe Type:Appetizers
  • Cuisine:Sausage Rolls
  • Author:Nicola Don
  • Prep time:10 mins
  • Cook time:20 mins
  • Total time:30 mins
  • Serves:6

If you want savory finger food for the holidays or any gathering, these sausage rolls are delicious, easy to make, and freeze well. The best part is they won’t bust your budget and look like you put lots of effort into them.

Ingredients

  • 1 packet of sausage meat
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 packet of Tenderflake puff pastry or homemade pastry
  • 1 cup real bacon bits (fry up some bacon 1/2lb and break it into bits)
  • 1/4 cup milk or 1 egg whisked for glaze

Instructions

  1. Mix the sausage meat, spices, and salt until they are well combined.
  2. Cook bacon and break it into bits.
  3. Add bacon to the mixture and stir well.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry until about 1 inch thick.
  5. Place half of the mixture into the centre of the pastry and spread it out slightly.
  6. Glaze the outer rim of the pastry with milk, then roll up the pastry.
  7. Repeat for the other half of the pastry
  8. Cut into the size required. Glaze with either egg or milk.
  9. Place in the oven.
  10. Once cooked, either serve immediately or let them cool.

Yield: 24

Delicious British Sausage Rolls: An Easy Recipe for the Holidays - Canadian Budget Binder (4)

British Sausage Rolls are a staple in our home, especially on holidays. Not only are they easy to make they are flaky and delicious.

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time20 minutes

Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 packet of sausage meat
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 packet of Tenderflake puff pastry or homemade pastry
  • 1 cup of real bacon bits (fry up some bacon 1/2lb and break into bits)
  • 1/4 cup of milk or 1 egg whisked for glaze

Instructions

      Set the oven to 200 degrees or390oF
    1. Mix the sausage meat, spices, and salt until they are well combined
    2. Cook bacon and break it into bits
    3. Add bacon to mixture and stir well
    4. Roll out the puff pastry until about 1inch thick
    5. Place half of the mixture into the centre of the
      pastry and spread out slightly
    6. Glaze the outer rim of the pastry with milk, then roll
      up the pastry
    7. Repeat for the other half of the pastry
    8. Cut into your preferred size. Glaze with either egg or milk
    9. Place in the oven.until golden brown and the sausage looks cooked
    10. Once cooked, either serve immediately or let them cool

    Did you make this recipe?

    Did you make this recipe?

    Believe me, once these rolls come out, they will be gone in a flash!

    Don’t rush around this holiday; make these ahead so you can sit back and enjoy the festivities with your friends and loved ones.

    -Nicola

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    FAQs

    What is the American equivalent of a sausage roll? ›

    I agree with Malcolm Minchin - the US doesn't have what the British, Australians, and Kiwis normally think of as a sausage roll. As others have mentioned, they are generically called pigs in a blanket. In Texas they call them kolaches, (which is a Czech fruit pastry with sausage or hotdogs replacing the fruit.)

    How to get crispy bottom on sausage rolls? ›

    Why do my homemade sausage rolls have soggy bottoms? To prevent soggy sausage rolls, make sure your oven is preheated before cooking. Ensure to space out the sausage rolls on the baking tray when cooking to ensure there is enough room for the air to circulate and allow them to crisp up.

    What do British people eat with sausage rolls? ›

    There's no traditional sauce usually paired with sausage rolls in the UK, but recipes online recommend everything from mustard dips to HP brown sauce, a tangy sauce made with malt vinegar, tomatoes, dates, tamarind extract, and spices.

    Does Canada have sausage rolls? ›

    You won't want to share, so gobble them up before you arrive. Toronto's best sausage rolls are the handheld meal you need to save you from dreary work-from-home lunches.

    Can you get sausage rolls in America? ›

    What makes ours the best sausage rolls available in America? Buttery, scratch-made pastry—and sausages perfectly seasoned with thyme and sage by an award-winning, local butcher, cooked to a golden brown.

    What country is famous for sausage rolls? ›

    Wrapping meat in pastry dates back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans, but the modern sausage roll is thought to have originated in 19th Century France. They grew in popularity in London in the early 1800's as a cheap street food, and became known as a quintessentially British snack.

    How to stop sausage rolls from being dry? ›

    Why add cream to sausage rolls? I asked our foodie experts about Curtis' bakery trick and they confirmed that cream softens the breadcrumbs and stops the meat mixture from drying out, as the breadcrumbs won't suck up moisture from the meat and other ingredients.

    How to keep sausage rolls warm without going soggy? ›

    You can keep things like sausage rolls, quesadillas and mini pies both warm and crispy by lining the bottom of your Thermos with a few folded pieces of kitchen towel and piling the hot food on top. No more soggy sarnies. Keep cold things cold as well as hot things hot.

    Why do my sausage rolls burn on the bottom? ›

    Radiant heat transfer from the lower burner transfers a lot of energy directly into the bottom of the baking sheet. That raises the temperature of the baking sheet and results in non-uniform cooking of your pastry item. That is why the bottom of your pastries are burning.

    What do they call sausage in England? ›

    Why Are They Called Bangers ? British sausages being called bangers seems to be a historical legacy, a colloquial term left over from war time when sausages sometimes exploded in the pan when you cooked them.

    What is a London sausage roll? ›

    A sausage roll is a savoury dish, popular in current and former Commonwealth nations, consisting of sausage meat wrapped in puff pastry. Although variations are known throughout Europe and in other regions, the sausage roll is most closely associated with British cuisine. Sausage roll.

    What is a sausage roll in British slang? ›

    🌐 Sausage roll. Rhyming slang for dole, ie welfare payments.

    What do you serve with sausage rolls? ›

    We've got the best ways to enjoy warm and flakey sausage rolls, by themselves OR whip up a side of Homemade French Fries or Grilled Sweet Potato Fries and a side of Fry Sauce. They're just perfect paired with Green Beans with Apples and Sage Butter, and a Classic Potato Salad for an easy dinner idea.

    What are sausage rolls high in? ›

    This snack is high in fat and salt, which is mainly due to the fat and salt content of the sausages and pastry. Try to opt for reduced fat and low salt sausages where possible. Alternatively opt to have a smaller portion.

    What is another name for sausage roll? ›

    What is another word for sausage rolls?
    pastiespastry
    pieturnovers
    meat piesCornish pasties

    What do Americans call pigs in blankets? ›

    In the United States the term "pigs in a blanket" typically refers to hot dogs in croissant dough, but may include Vienna sausages, co*cktail or breakfast/link sausages baked inside biscuit dough or croissant dough.

    What is another name for a sausage roll? ›

    What is another word for sausage rolls?
    pastiespastry
    pieturnovers
    meat piesCornish pasties

    What's the difference between a hot dog and a sausage roll? ›

    A hot dog can be more accurately classified as a sausage roll rather than a sandwich. The term "hot dog" typically refers to a sausage that is encased in pastry or bread, similar to a sausage roll.

    What American sausage is closest to bangers? ›

    **Hot Dogs/Frankfurters:** These are perhaps the closest equivalent to bangers in terms of appearance and usage. Hot dogs are typically made from finely ground meat (such as pork, beef, or a combination) and are often served in a bun with various toppings like mustard, ketchup, onions, and relish.

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