Sausage Rolls with Pepper Jelly Recipe 🌭🍯
These Sausage Rolls with Pepper Jelly are a savory and sweet treat, perfect for a snack or appetizer. The crispy, golden pastry wraps around flavorful sausage, and the addition of pepper jelly gives them a sweet and spicy kick. These are easy to make and will impress your guests at parties or gatherings!
Ingredients:
For the Sausage Rolls:
1 lb ground sausage (preferably seasoned)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, but adds great flavor)
1/2 cup diced onions (optional)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
1 egg (for egg wash)
Salt, to taste
For the Pepper Jelly:
1/2 cup red pepper jelly (store-bought or homemade)
1-2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (to taste, for extra tang)
Hot sauce (optional, to taste, for more heat)
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Sausage Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, crumbled feta cheese, diced onions (if using), garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
Mix everything together until well combined. If the mixture feels too loose, you can refrigerate it for 30 minutes to firm it up.
Step 2: Prepare the Puff Pastry
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth out creases. Cut it into long strips about 3-4 inches wide (depending on how big you want your rolls).
Take a portion of the sausage mixture and shape it into a log along the length of the pastry strip. Leave a small border along the edges for sealing.
Step 3: Assemble the Sausage Rolls
Carefully roll the pastry around the sausage mixture, pressing the edges to seal. Make sure the seam is at the bottom so the rolls stay together while baking.
Beat the egg and brush it over the top of each roll to give it a golden finish when baked.
Cut each roll into smaller, bite-sized pieces (around 2-3 inches each) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 4: Bake the Sausage Rolls
Bake the sausage rolls in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up. Keep an eye on them towards the end to make sure they don’t burn.
Step 5: Make the Pepper Jelly Dipping Sauce
While the sausage rolls bake, in a small saucepan, heat the pepper jelly over medium heat until it melts down and becomes smooth.
Stir in the apple cider vinegar and a dash of hot sauce (if desired) for extra heat. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust the flavor by adding more vinegar or hot sauce, if needed.
Step 6: Serve
Once the sausage rolls are baked and golden, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
Serve the sausage rolls warm with the pepper jelly dipping sauce on the side.
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