These Chicken Sausage Rolls are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack, featuring flaky puff pastry wrapped around a flavorful chicken sausage filling. Perfect for parties, game days, or even a quick dinner, these sausage rolls are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
If you’re left with extra chicken sausage, save it for your next meal and try my One Pan Chicken Sausage Orzo. This easy recipe is ready in less than an hour and only requires six ingredients!
Enjoying recipes with puff pastry? Try my Beef Pot Pie with Puff Pastry for your next cozy dinner or my Peach Cobbler with Puff Pastry for a delicious sweet treat!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy: Made with store-bought puff pastry and pre-seasoned chicken sausages, these come together in no time.
- Crowd Favorite: Perfect for serving at gatherings, potlucks, or as an easy snack.
- Make Ahead Friendly: You can prepare them in advance and bake just before serving.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Puff Pastry: Store-bought puff pastry makes this recipe quick and easy, but homemade puff pastry can be used for an extra flaky texture. If puff pastry isn’t available, crescent roll dough can be a substitute.
- Chicken Sausage: Use any pre-cooked chicken sausage flavor you prefer, such as apple, spicy, or Italian. Turkey sausages can also work well.
- Dijon Mustard: Adds a tangy depth of flavor, but yellow mustard or honey mustard can be used for a milder taste.
- Brown Sugar: Enhances the sweetness and caramelization; feel free to swap with coconut sugar or maple syrup for a refined sugar-free option.
- Seasonings: Granulated garlic, onion powder, and smoked paprika provide a robust flavor. Feel free to experiment with Italian seasoning or cayenne pepper for a different profile.
- Egg: Used for the egg wash to create a golden brown crust.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning: Adds texture and flavor to the topping, but sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or plain salt can be used as alternatives.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
How to Make Chicken Sausage Rolls
Quick Overview
- Roll puff pastry.
- Cut squares.
- Mix mustard & seasonings.
- Add sausage.
- Slice rolls.
- Prep to bake.
- Make the egg wash & sprinkle topping.
- Bake.
Step by Step Instructions
Quick Tip From Bri
Avoid overstuffing the pastry with sausage or seasoning to ensure a tight roll and even baking.
- Roll the Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll out each sheet of puff pastry so that one side matches the length of the sausage links. If there are any cracks in the pastry, gently smooth them out with your fingers.
- Cut into Squares: Cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 equal squares, giving you 8 squares total.
- Add Mustard & Seasoning: Brush the top of each pastry square with Dijon mustard. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, granulated garlic, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the mustard-coated squares.
- Add Sausage & Roll: Place one chicken sausage link along the edge of each square. Roll the pastry around the sausage tightly, sealing the edges by pressing gently.
Quick Tip From Bri
Use a serrated knife for clean cuts without squishing the rolls.
- Slice: Cut each rolled pastry into 4 equal pieces. You should have 32 bite-sized rolls in total.
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the rolls seam-side down, spaced slightly apart.
- Egg Wash & Topping: In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 Tablespoon of water. Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg mixture and sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake: Place the lined baking tray one rack above the center position of your oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Baking slightly above the center helps the tops brown beautifully and ensures even cooking. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Recipe Serving Suggestions
Need more appetizers for your guests? Be sure to include these yummy bites:
- Bacon Wrapped Dates: They’re spicy, sweet, herby, creamy, wrapped in crispy bacon, and drizzled with hot honey.
- Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls: They’re just the right amount of spicy, cheesy, and crispy.
- Air Fryer Spinach Dip: Super cheesy and loaded with fresh spinach, garlic, and shallot.
Expert Tips
- Seal the Edges Well: Use a bit of egg wash along the edges of the pastry before rolling to ensure a tight seal and prevent unraveling during baking.
- Uniform Slicing: Use a sharp knife to cut the rolls cleanly, ensuring even baking and a professional presentation.
- Make Ahead: Assemble the rolls and store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Store Leftovers: Store leftover sausage rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes to crisp up the pastry.
Most Common Mistakes
- Overfilling the Pastry: Adding too much filling can cause the rolls to burst open while baking, so ensure the sausage fits comfortably within the pastry.
- Skipping the Egg Wash: This step is crucial for achieving a golden, crispy finish. Don’t skip it!
- Baking at the Wrong Temperature: Too high of a temperature can cause uneven cooking, while too low may result in soggy pastry. Stick to the recommended 400°F (200°C).
- Not Letting the Pastry Chill: Working with warm pastry can make it sticky and difficult to handle. Chill it before baking for the best results.
Additions & Variations
- Cheesy: Add shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese inside the rolls for an extra cheesy bite.
- Spicy Kick: Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce to the filling for a spicy twist.
- Sweet and Savory: Drizzle with honey or maple syrup after baking for a touch of sweetness.
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Recipe FAQs
Why is the bottom of my sausage roll soggy?
This normally happens when the oven is not hot enough or the pastry is not baked for long enough.
Why is chicken sausage better than pork sausage?
Chicken sausage is typically lower in fat and higher in protein. Overall having a lower calorie count.
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Chicken Sausage Rolls
These Chicken Sausage Rolls are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack, featuring flaky puff pastry wrapped around a flavorful chicken sausage filling. Perfect for parties, game days, or even a quick dinner, these sausage rolls are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 17 ounce package puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 8 pre-cooked links of chicken sausage (about 19 ounces)
- 1/4 heaping cup Dijon mustard
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon EACH granulated garlic, onion powder, and smoked paprika
- 1 large egg
- everything bagel seasoning, for topping
Instructions
- Roll the Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll out each sheet of puff pastry so that one side matches the length of the sausage links. If there are any cracks in the pastry, gently smooth them out with your fingers.1 17 ounce package puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- Cut into Squares: Cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 equal squares, giving you 8 squares total.
- Add Mustard & Seasoning: Brush the top of each pastry square with Dijon mustard. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, granulated garlic, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the mustard-coated squares.1/4 heaping cup Dijon mustard, 3 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon EACH granulated garlic, onion powder, and smoked paprika
- Add Sausage & Roll: Place one chicken sausage link along the edge of each square. Roll the pastry around the sausage tightly, sealing the edges by pressing gently.8 pre-cooked links of chicken sausage (about 19 ounces)
- Slice: Cut each rolled pastry into 4 equal pieces. You should have 32 bite-sized rolls in total.
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the rolls seam-side down, spaced slightly apart.
- Egg Wash & Topping: In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 Tablespoon of water. Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg mixture and sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.1 large egg, everything bagel seasoning, for topping
- Bake: Place the lined baking tray one rack above the center position of your oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Baking slightly above the center helps the tops brown beautifully and ensures even cooking. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
- Seal the Edges Well: Use a bit of egg wash along the edge of the pastry before rolling to ensure a tight seal and prevent unraveling during baking.
- Uniform Slicing: Use a sharp knife to cut the rolls cleanly, ensuring even baking and a professional presentation.
- Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes to crisp up the pastry.
