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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Party Food

    Christmas Sausage Rolls

    Published: Dec 7, 2022 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    These super easy Christmas Sausage Rolls have just a few ingredients, are flavour packed and give a nice festive twist to a classic sausage roll. Flakey pastry stuffed with sausage meat and a layer of stuffing and cranberry sauce for Christmas flavours. Perfect for a Christmas buffet.

    A pile of sausage rolls on a wooden serving board.

    This Christmas sausage roll recipe only takes 10 minutes to prepare and they are perfect for throwing together before you have guests arriving this Christmas. They are seriously impressive, taste amazing, but they are so easy to make. They also freeze well too. All the comforting flavours of a sausage rolls, but with a Christmas twist.

    If you are looking for some other sausage roll recipes to try, why not try our Air Fryer Sausage Rolls, Easy Sausage Rolls or Cheese and Onion Rolls?

    Jump to:
    • Why you will love them
    • Ingredients and substitutions
    • How to make Christmas sausage rolls - Step by step
    • What to serve with Christmas Sausage Rolls
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Extra tips
    • More sausage recipes
    • Recipe
    • Feedback

    Why you will love them

    • Christmas twist - Everyone loves a sausage roll, but these are Christmas sausage rolls. A little big of stuffing and cranberry sauce totally transforms the flavours.
    • A few ingredients - You only need a few ingredients to make these Christmas sausage rolls, and they are probably ones you already have around at Christmas time anyway.
    • Freeze well - Make extra and freeze them to eat throughout the Christmas season.
    • Great for a party - It's not a party without a sausage roll, right? Forget the boring store bought sausage rolls, and make these pork and cranberry sausage rolls to impress your guests.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.
    • Puff pastry - This is the best pastry to use for sausage rolls. It's delicious light and flaky. We always use store bought as it's so much easier and honestly we can't taste the difference.
    • Sausages - Really anything goes here, but quality is important. We used 97% pork sausages with no other flavours, as we wanted to let the other flavours shine through. You could use sausage meat, which would be easier and is usually readily available at Christmas time, or you could use flavoured sausages for some added flavour.
    • Stuffing mix - This is a little bit of a "cheat". We used a box of stuffing mixture to save time, but quality is important here too. You could use the mixture from our sage and onion stuffing balls if you prefer.
    • Water - Boiling water is added to the stuffing mix.
    • Cranberry sauce - What is Christmas without cranberry sauce? Unless I have about 17 jars in at Christmas, I have an unhappy husband! So we always have some available to add to Christmas sausage rolls. You could also add chutney.
    • Egg - This is brushed onto the pastry to help it go golden brown and extra flakey.
    • Poppy seeds - We sprinkle these on top of the egg wash for presentation.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    How to make Christmas sausage rolls - Step by step

    One: Pour the boiled water into a jug and add the stuffing mix. Stir well and leave to cool (a). Remove the sausage meat form the casings (b).

    Two shot collage of stuffing in a jar and sausage meat in a bowl.

    Two: Add the stuffing to the sausage meat (a). Mix well to combine (b).

    Two shot collage of sausage meat and stuffing in a bowl, before and after mixing together.

    Three: Cut the pastry in half lengthways and divide the sausage meat between the two strips (a). Add the cranberry sauce on top of the meat (b).

    Two shot collage of sausage meat on a sheet of pastry, then with cranberry sauce on top.

    Four: Fold the pastry over the sausage meat and press down the seam (a). Use a fork to crimp the edge (b).

    Two shot collage showing the pastry being folded over the meat to encase it.

    Five: Brush over the whisked egg and sprinkle over the poppy seeds (a). Cut into 16 individual rolls (b).

    Egg wash and poppy seeds added on top of the rolls, then cut into 16 small rolls.

    Six: Put the individual rolls onto a lined baking tray (a). Cook at 200°C/400°F/Gas 6 for 25-30 minutes (b).

    Two shot collage of 16 sausage rolls on a baking tray, before and after cooking.

    What to serve with Christmas Sausage Rolls

    You can serve Christmas sausage rolls hot or cold. We prefer them warm from the oven, as that warm cranberry sauce with the hot sausage meat is just so good. But be careful they are not to hot inside, especially if you are serving these to children. You could serve them with more cranberry sauce to dip them in, our even our Easy Onion Gravy, which could totally be a dip.

    We always serve these at a Christmas buffet, or even to bulk out a cheeseboard with our Christmas Chutney.

    Variations

    To add some more festive flavour to these Christmas sausage rolls, you could mix in some chopped chestnuts. These add a nice texture too. Sage is always a favourite herb at Christmas time and although there is some in the stuffing mix, you could add some fresh chopped sage either into the stuffing, or sprinkled on top of the egg wash. To make these more indulgent you could add some strips of streaky bacon.

    If you really love cranberries, then you could add in some dried cranberries. We wouldn't recommend using fresh cranberries as they can be quite tart, and also they produce some water when cooking, which makes soggy festive sausage rolls.

    If you wanted to make a vegetarian or vegan version of these Christmas sausage rolls, then that is definitely possible. Firstly, make sure the puff pastry is suitable for vegetarians/vegans. You can then use your favourite meat free sausage alternative. If you want these vegan, then use a plant based milk instead of egg wash.

    We love anything that we can sneak vegetables into, and that's easy to do with these sausage rolls. After you have taken the sausage meat out of the casing, put it in a bowl and add a little finely grated carrot and then mix it all together. You can then follow the rest of the instructions.

    Two sausage rolls topped with poppy seeds.

    Storage

    Store: These will store well in the fridge in an air tight container for 3 days.

    Freeze: These Christmas sausage rolls freeze really well, so we always freeze half of them and then we can just get them out of the freezer, defrost and then reheat for 20 seconds in the microwave. You can freeze them before baking too and then cook them from frozen - just add 10 minutes onto the cooking time.

    Defrost: You can defrost them in the fridge.

    Reheat: You can either heat them in the microwave, back in the oven or even in the air fryer.

    Sausage rolls on a board with a pot of cranberry sauce.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are Christmas sausage rolls gluten free?

    If you use a gluten free puff pastry, check your sausages are gluten free and that there is no cross contamination, then these can be gluten free.

    Can I make Christmas sausage rolls in advance?

    Yes, you definitely can. You can make them up and then put them on a baking tray, covered in the fridge and they will keep until the next day when you are ready to bake them.

    Why do my sausage rolls have a soggy bottom?

    Make sure that you are not adding too many wet fillings to your sausage roll to prevent this from happening.

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    Extra tips

    • We used store bought pastry, however you make your own if you wanted to save money.
    • Take the pastry out of the fridge 15 minutes before you need to use it to stop it from cracking.
    • You can use your favourite sausages in this recipe, and even use veggie and vegan sausages.
    • Don't add too much filling, otherwise they will be hard to fold up and close.
    • You could sprinkle these with sesame seeds after the egg wash.
    • If you struggle to cut the sausage rolls, then put them in the fridge before cutting to firm the pastry up a bit.
    • To lighten these up, you could use light puff pastry and reduced fat sausages.
    • For some extra Christmas flavour, add a pinch of cinnamon to the sausage meat and stuffing.

    More sausage recipes

    • How To Cook Sausages in the Oven
    • Sausage Pasta Bake
    • Sausage Mummies
    • Sausage and Mash Pie

    If you’ve tried this Christmas sausage roll recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    A pile of Christmas sausage rolls on a wooden board.

    Christmas Sausage Rolls

    These super easy Christmas Sausage Rolls have just a few ingredients, are flavour packed and give a nice festive twist to a classic sausage roll.
    5 from 15 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: British, Christmas
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Allergens:
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    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 186kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 375 g Puff pastry
    • 6 Sausages
    • 40 g Stuffing mix
    • 75 ml Water - freshly boiled
    • 3 tablespoon Cranberry sauce
    • 1 Egg - whisked
    • 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds

    Instructions

    • Pour the boiled water into a jug and add the stuffing mix. Stir well and leave to cool. Remove the sausage meat form the casings.
      6 Sausages, 75 ml Water, 40 g Stuffing mix
    • Add the stuffing to the sausage meat. Mix well to combine.
    • Cut the pastry in half lengthways.
      375 g Puff pastry
    • Divide the sausage meat between the two strips. Add the cranberry sauce on top of the meat.
      3 tablespoon Cranberry sauce
    • Fold the pastry over the sausage meat and press down the seam. Use a fork to crimp the edge.
    • Brush over the whisked egg and sprinkle over the poppy seeds. Cut into 16 individual rolls.
      1 Egg, 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
    • Put the individual rolls onto a lined baking tray. Cook at 200°C/400°F/Gas 6 for 25-30 minutes.

    Notes

    • We used store bought pastry, however you make your own if you wanted to save money.
    • Take the pastry out of the fridge 15 minutes before you need to use it to stop it from cracking.
    • You can use your favourite sausages in this recipe, and even use veggie and vegan sausages.
    • Don't add too much filling, otherwise they will be hard to fold up and close.
    • You could sprinkle these with sesame seeds after the egg wash.
    • If you struggle to cut the sausage rolls, then put them in the fridge before cutting to firm the pastry up a bit.
    • To lighten these up, you could use light puff pastry and reduced fat sausages.
    • For some extra Christmas flavour, add a pinch of cinnamon to the sausage meat and stuffing.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

     

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Stephanie

      December 22, 2022 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      I think my family would love these! We don't really do a meal on Christmas because everyone is coming and going. So it's just different finger foods all day. I'm definitely adding this to the menu.

      Reply
    2. Sue

      December 22, 2022 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      These are a must make for New Year's Eve!

      Reply
    3. Toni

      December 22, 2022 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      These are really perfect for the holidays!! Such an amazing recipe!

      Reply
    4. Andrea

      December 22, 2022 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      Sausage and cranberry sauce a terrific flavor combination for a glorious Christmas breakfast. Looking forward to making these.

      Reply
    5. Gloria

      December 22, 2022 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      Sausage rolls are perfect all year long. A fun party appetizer that is loved by all.

      Reply
    6. Dee

      December 22, 2022 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      These are great! Made them for a small gathering and wished I'd made double because they were gone in MINUTES.

      Reply
    7. Jessie

      December 20, 2022 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      These are SO GOOD! I had a bit of cranberry sauce in the freezer left over from Thanksgiving and this was the perfect way to use it. Love how simple they are to throw together. Really tasty and perfect for a Christmas party.

      Reply
    8. Tayler

      December 20, 2022 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      I made these sausage rolls for a party over the weekend and they were fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
    9. Dana

      December 20, 2022 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      These are fantastic! Love the savory flavors and the crispy coating!

      Reply
    10. Toni

      December 20, 2022 at 2:49 pm

      5 stars
      This is totally irresistible!! Such a great addition for holiday menu!

      Reply
    11. Gina Abernathy

      December 20, 2022 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and perfect for our party last night.

      Reply

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