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I've been making these sausage rolls for years and they never fail to steal the show at parties. The combination of buttery puff pastry rich sausage sharp cheddar and fresh thyme creates something truly magical. But it's that finishing touch of everything bagel seasoning and hot honey drizzle that makes everyone's eyes light up. Trust me these disappear faster than I can put them out.
What Makes These Special
The magic happens when all these flavors come together. That moment when you bite through the flaky pastry into the savory sausage filling then get hit with the sweet heat of the honey it's just perfect. My friends always think I've spent hours in the kitchen but honestly they're so simple to put together. It's become my signature party dish.
Everything You'll Need
- Puff Pastry: Get the good stuff and keep it cold until you're ready to use it the layers make all the difference.
- Pork Sausage: About 1 lb I love using a breakfast or Italian variety for extra flavor.
- Sharp Cheddar: Grate it yourself from a block it melts so much better than pre shredded.
- Fresh Thyme: Just the leaves they add this lovely earthy note.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning: My secret weapon for that perfect finishing touch.
- Hot Honey: I make my own but store bought works beautifully too.
Let's Make Them Together
- Get Ready
- First things first warm up your oven to 400°F and line your baking sheet with parchment trust me on this one.
- Mix Your Filling
- Combine that sausage cheese and thyme until they're best friends keep it cool while you work.
- Time to Roll
- On a floured surface spread your sausage mix into a neat log roll up in that gorgeous pastry and seal the edges.
- Make Them Beautiful
- Brush with egg wash sprinkle that everything seasoning and let them bake until golden about 18 20 minutes.
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Keep Them Fresh
If you somehow end up with leftovers pop them in an airtight container in the fridge they'll keep for three days. When you're ready for more warm them in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes. The microwave works in a pinch but the oven keeps that pastry crispy.
Serve Them Right
I love setting these out on my favorite serving platter with a little bowl of extra hot honey for drizzling. Sometimes I'll add a bright salad on the side or some roasted veggies to make it a meal. A dish of grainy mustard alongside never hurts either.
Plan Ahead
Here's a tip I learned the hard way you can assemble these beauties ahead of time and keep them wrapped in the fridge. When party time comes just pop them straight in the oven. Add an extra minute or two to the baking time and you're golden.
Simple Yet Special
There's something about these rolls that just makes people happy. Maybe it's the way the pastry flakes apart or how the honey adds that surprise sweet heat at the end. Whatever it is they've become my most requested recipe and I know they'll be a hit in your kitchen too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I make these ahead?
- Yes, they can be made ahead and reheated when needed. They're good warm or at room temperature.
- → Why add breadcrumbs to the filling?
- Breadcrumbs help absorb excess moisture from the sausage and cheese, keeping the pastry crisp rather than soggy.
- → Why cut slits in the top?
- Slits allow steam to escape during baking, helping the pastry stay crisp and preventing it from bursting at the seams.
- → Can I freeze these?
- Yes, freeze before baking after cutting into pieces. Bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- → Why use fresh grated cheese?
- Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded, which contains anti-caking agents that can affect texture.