Game Day Sausage Rolls (Printable Version)

Flaky golden pastry wrapping spiced halal sausage filling, ideal for game day gatherings and sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 1.1 lb halal chicken or beef sausages, casings removed
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
07 - ½ tsp salt

→ Pastry

08 - 2 sheets ready-rolled puff pastry (halal-friendly, approx. 11 oz total)
09 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash; or 2 tbsp milk for egg-free option)

→ To Finish

10 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine sausage meat, onion, garlic, paprika, oregano, pepper, and salt. Mix until evenly blended.
03 - Unroll the pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet in half lengthwise to create 4 long rectangles.
04 - Divide the sausage mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each into a long log and place along one long edge of each pastry strip.
05 - Tightly roll the pastry over the filling, sealing the edge with a little water. Place seam-side down and cut each roll into 4 pieces (16 rolls total).
06 - Arrange rolls on the prepared tray. Brush tops with beaten egg (or milk for egg-free). Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
07 - Bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of smoky paprika and flaky pastry makes them impossible to stop eating
  • They freeze beautifully, so you can always have emergency appetizers ready
  • Even people who claim they do not like sausage ask for the recipe
02 -
  • Cold pastry equals flaky layers. If it starts to feel sticky, pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  • Sealing with water is the difference between beautiful rolls and ones that burst open in the oven.
  • Do not overfill or the pastry will not cook through before the meat dries out.
03 -
  • Rotate the tray halfway through baking for even browning
  • Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving so the filling sets

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