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The appetizer, French classic

Sausage rolls

Sausage rolls are a classic party starter, here for 6 people with only 25 minutes of active work. The puff pastry and Toulouse sausage logs are rolled the night before and kept in the fridge, leaving only slicing and baking right before guests arrive. The recipe is easy, costs €0.80 per person, and its success depends on a well sealed seam and a light egg wash so the pastry puffs without leaking.

A sausage snug in its puff pastry and sliced into bites, that's enough to keep everyone quiet for ten seconds.

Sausage rolls
For
6 people
Work
25 min
Total time
1 h
Prep
Prepared the day before
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€0.80
Calories per person
230 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach

Under the golden puff pastry, the Toulouse sausage keeps its juice and bite, with a hidden touch of mustard that lifts the flavor without announcing itself. It's the kind of bite that disappears first off a party platter, warm and crisp, easy to eat standing up with a drink in hand.

It's the perfect bite for a casual get together with friends, a family meal, or even a birthday buffet, any time of year since it doesn't depend on a season. It sits easily next to other small savory or sweet bites, and it pleases kids and adults alike.

The schedule

What happens when, so you can be with your guests instead of in the kitchen.

  1. The day before 3 steps
  2. The same day Nothing to do
  3. Before the guests arrive 2 steps, 25 min
  4. When it's time to serve 1 step

The night before, you roll the pastry and sausage logs and keep them in the fridge, that's the step that takes the most time. Right before guests arrive, you slice, brush with egg wash, and bake for 25 minutes. At serving time, you bring out the warm rolls with a small pot of mustard on the side.

The ingredients

6 people

Dairy

  • Puff pastry sheet 2
  • Egg yolk 1

Butcher

  • Toulouse sausages 6

Pantry

  • Mustardoften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Mustard, Eggs

The recipe, moment by moment

The day beforeWhat's better after resting overnight in the fridge.

  1. Remove the casing from the sausages, unroll the pastry and spread it with mustard, leaving one edge clear.

    Dip the sausages in hot water for 30 seconds, the casing will come off on its own.

  2. Lay three sausages end to end along the edge of each pastry sheet and roll tightly, sealing the seam with a little water.

    Roll without pulling the pastry too much, it will shrink back during baking and leave the sausage exposed.

  3. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and keep them in the fridge until the next day.

    A night in the fridge firms everything up so you can slice cleanly without crushing it.

Before the guests arriveThe last hour, right before the doorbell rings.

  1. Cut into 2 cm slices, place them on a baking sheet, and brush with egg yolk mixed with a spoonful of water.

    Only brush the top, if the egg wash runs down the sides it will stop the pastry from rising.

  2. Bake at 200°C until the rolls are puffed and golden. 25 min

    If the sausage is very fatty, slide a sheet of parchment paper under the baking sheet to absorb drips.

When it's time to serveThe final touches, right in front of your guests.

  1. Serve warm with a little pot of mustard on the side.

    Let them rest for 3 minutes out of the oven, the sausage won't burn your fingers anymore.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a Toulouse sausage that isn't too thin, it should fill the whole width of the rolled pastry or the slices will look empty in the center.
  • Use a sharp knife or a bread knife to slice the cold logs, this keeps the pastry from getting crushed and losing its round shape.
  • Leave enough space between the slices on the baking sheet, puff pastry expands a lot in the oven and two rolls too close together end up stuck together.

The variations

  • Swap the Toulouse sausage for a chipolata or a merguez for a spicier bite, just adjust the length of the slices.
  • For a vegetarian version, use a plant based sausage instead of the Toulouse sausage, the rest of the recipe stays the same.
  • To save time, buy mini sausages already ready to roll and skip straight to the egg wash and baking, you'll save ten minutes of active work.

What to serve it with

  • A glass of dry white wine
  • Other savory bites for variety
  • Homemade lemonade for kids

Storage

Baked sausage rolls keep for 2 days in the fridge in a closed container, reheat them for a few minutes in the oven to keep them crisp. The raw rolled logs freeze well, just slice and bake them straight from frozen with a few extra minutes of cooking time.

Questions about this recipe

Can I use an all butter puff pastry?

Yes, it's actually recommended, it puffs up better and tastes richer than regular puff pastry. The baking time stays the same.

How do I keep the pastry from getting soggy from the sausage?

Remove the sausage casing fully and don't overdo the mustard, which can release liquid. If the sausage is fatty, a sheet of parchment paper under the baking sheet will absorb the excess.

How many rolls does this recipe make?

With two sheets of pastry and six sausages, you'll get about twenty slices depending on thickness, plenty to serve 6 people as a starter.

Can kids help make these rolls?

Yes, rolling the pastry around the sausages is a simple, fun step to do together. Just leave the slicing and egg wash to an adult, those steps are trickier.

Can sausage rolls be made ahead?

Yes, it's even recommended. The recipe needs 25 min of work in total, split up like this, the day before, 3 steps, before the guests arrive, 2 steps, when it's time to serve, 1 step.

How long does it take to make sausage rolls?

Allow 1 h in total, including resting and cooking time, of which 25 min is actual work. The recipe is rated "easy".

How many calories are in sausage rolls?

About 230 kcal per person, for a recipe meant for 6 people. The calories are calculated by Kiloach, your kilo coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does sausage rolls cost?

About €0.80 per person, that's €4.80 for 6 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, mustard, eggs. Remember to ask your guests about their allergies before putting your menu together.

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