Savory Mini Sausage Rolls

A festive, crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring golden, flaky mini sausage rolls arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree—perfect for holiday gatherings.

This recipe quickly became a holiday favorite at our family parties we love arranging the rolls in a festive tree shape it makes serving fun and special

Ingredients

• Pastry: 2 sheets (approx. 500 g) ready-rolled puff pastry
• Filling: 400 g quality pork sausage meat, 1 small onion finely chopped, 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp salt
• Assembly & Finish: 1 egg beaten (for egg wash), 2 tbsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional), Fresh rosemary sprigs (for decoration), 1 cherry tomato or star-shaped cheese slice (for the tree topper)
• Dipping Sauce: 4 tbsp wholegrain or Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

Step 1:

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) Line a large baking tray with parchment paper

Step 2:

In a bowl mix sausage meat onion parsley Dijon mustard thyme salt and pepper until evenly combined

Step 3:

Unroll the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface Cut each sheet lengthwise into 4 strips (total 8 strips)

Step 4:

Divide the sausage mixture into 8 equal portions Spread one portion along the length of each pastry strip forming a sausage shape

Step 5:

Roll the pastry over the filling to enclose it pinching the seam to seal Place seam-side down and cut each long roll into 3 equal pieces yielding 24 mini rolls

Step 6:

Arrange the mini rolls on the prepared baking tray in a Christmas tree shape start with 1 at the top then 2 beneath 3 below and so on forming rows (6 at the base) with 2 at the bottom as the trunk

Step 7:

Brush each roll with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired

Step 8:

Bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden and puffed

Step 9:

Mix mustard and honey for the dipping sauce

Step 10:

Once baked cool slightly Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs as branches and a cherry tomato or cheese star at the top Serve with the honey mustard dip

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Our family gathers every holiday season to make these mini sausage rolls and share laughter while assembling the tree they have become a cherished tradition

Required Tools

Large baking tray Parchment paper Mixing bowl Sharp knife Pastry brush

Allergen Information

Contains gluten (puff pastry) egg and mustard May contain sesame (if using seeds) Contains pork Always check sausage meat and pastry for allergens or cross-contamination

Nutritional Information

Calories 120 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 8 g Protein 4 g per serving (1 mini roll)

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This festive appetizer will surely impress your guests and add a fun touch to your holiday spread enjoy making and sharing with loved ones

Recipe FAQs

→ What type of pastry is best for this dish?

Ready-rolled puff pastry works best, providing a light, flaky texture that crisps beautifully when baked.

→ Can I prepare these mini rolls ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble and chill the rolls before baking, then bake them fresh before serving to maintain crispness.

→ Is there a vegetarian filling alternative?

Vegetarian sausage meat or a mushroom-lentil mixture can be used as a flavorful substitute for the pork filling.

→ How is the Christmas tree shape assembled?

The mini rolls are arranged in rows decreasing from a single piece at the top to six at the base, with two rolls positioned as the trunk.

→ What flavors are included in the filling?

The pork sausage is mixed with onion, parsley, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper for a balanced, savory profile.

→ What is the suggested dipping sauce?

A simple honey mustard dip complements the sausage rolls, balancing savory and sweet notes.