Description
These French Onion Sausage Rolls combine savory ground sausage with sweet, caramelized onions wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect as a hearty appetizer, snack, or party treat, they deliver rich flavors with a crispy golden crust and tender filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Filling
- 1 lb (450g) ground sausage (pork, chicken, or turkey)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
Caramelized Onions
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pastry and Finishing
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until the onions are soft and golden brown.
- Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar: Stir in the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the onions become caramelized and sticky. Add fresh thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Prepare the sausage filling: In a separate bowl, combine the ground sausage with salt and pepper. Optionally mix in Dijon mustard for extra tangy flavor.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 4 equal rectangles.
- Assemble the rolls: Place a portion of the sausage mixture down the center of each rectangle, then add a spoonful of the caramelized onion mixture on top.
- Roll and cut: Carefully roll up each pastry rectangle, sealing the edges to enclose the filling. Cut each rolled pastry into 3-4 smaller rolls per rectangle.
- Apply egg wash: Beat the egg and brush it over the top of each sausage roll to achieve a golden, glossy finish during baking.
- Bake the rolls: Place the sausage rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Allow the sausage rolls to cool slightly before serving warm with your favorite dipping sauce such as mustard, ketchup, or ranch dip.
Notes
- Use ground sausage pork, chicken, or turkey based on preference or dietary needs.
- Caramelizing onions slowly enhances their sweetness and flavor—don’t rush this step.
- The Dijon mustard in the sausage is optional but adds great depth to the filling.
- Ensure puff pastry is chilled before rolling and baking for best flakiness.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
- These rolls can be frozen after baking and reheated in the oven to enjoy later.
