Delicious British Sausage Rolls: An Easy Recipe for the Holidays - Canadian Budget Binder (2024)

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Bring the festive indulgence of British Sausage Rolls to your next holiday gathering!

Learn an easy, budget-friendly recipe to make delicious sausage rolls.

There’s nothing more comforting than traditional golden brown, flaky British Sausage Rolls.

Now that the Christmas holiday is approaching, I must plan my grocery shops to include all the staples to make my treats and appetizers.

If you are looking for savory finger food for the holidays or any gathering, these are delicious, easy to make, and freeze.

Let me show you how easy this recipe is to make.

British Sausage Rolls: A Hearty Meal or Snack

The best part is they won’t bust your grocery budget and look like you put lots of effort into them.

British Sausage Rolls are easy to make, and you won’t ever buy the frozen version from the grocery store.

A British Staple In Our Household

This sausage roll recipe always takes me back to the time of year when they were a staple at almost all parties and social gatherings in our family.

Our house is always busy at Christmas and New Year’s, and everyone who visits asks if I’ve made my sausage rolls. I guess that means they like them.

I need to create many finger food recipes so there is always something ready for our guests to snack on.

This time of year, we always have guests coming and going, Mum making her Christmas cakes, milk toffee, and mincemeat pies.

There’s never a dull moment in our household.

Memories Of British Sausage Rolls

Memories of sausage rolls hot out of the oven date back to when I was a child watching my mum and dad in the kitchen.

My dad’s task was always carving the turkey and making the appetizers, especially for our New Year’s bash (Hogmanay).

I always remember Dad making these little bite-size rolls that seemed to disappear as soon as they were on the table.

He was so precise in how the sausage rolls had to look and taste, and now I’m the same way.

Continuing The Christmas Tradition

I make these flaky sausage rolls but family-size portions to eat throughout the year, but I add just a bit of heat to boost my holiday recipe.

Sometimes I make a puff pastry as my dad did, but there’s nothing wrong with buying frozen puff pastry from the grocery store if you don’t have the time.

It’s inexpensive and will save you time, which many of us don’t have come November and December.

These appetizers are ideal for making ahead and freezing once cooked.

The best part about these little gems is that you will always have something quick to place on a baking sheet to reheat for guests to enjoy.

How To Make British Sausage Rolls

  • Makes 12 large or 24 small
  • Cook time: 20mins
  • Prep Time 10mins
  • Oven Temp 200oC/390oF

Printable Recipe Below

British Sausage Rolls

  • Recipe Type:Appetizers
  • Cuisine:Sausage Rolls
  • Author:Nicola Don
  • Prep time:10 mins
  • Cook time:20 mins
  • Total time:30 mins
  • Serves:6

If you want savory finger food for the holidays or any gathering, these sausage rolls are delicious, easy to make, and freeze well. The best part is they won’t bust your budget and look like you put lots of effort into them.

Ingredients

  • 1 packet of sausage meat
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 packet of Tenderflake puff pastry or homemade pastry
  • 1 cup real bacon bits (fry up some bacon 1/2lb and break it into bits)
  • 1/4 cup milk or 1 egg whisked for glaze

Instructions

  1. Mix the sausage meat, spices, and salt until they are well combined.
  2. Cook bacon and break it into bits.
  3. Add bacon to the mixture and stir well.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry until about 1 inch thick.
  5. Place half of the mixture into the centre of the pastry and spread it out slightly.
  6. Glaze the outer rim of the pastry with milk, then roll up the pastry.
  7. Repeat for the other half of the pastry
  8. Cut into the size required. Glaze with either egg or milk.
  9. Place in the oven.
  10. Once cooked, either serve immediately or let them cool.

Yield: 24

Delicious British Sausage Rolls: An Easy Recipe for the Holidays - Canadian Budget Binder (4)

British Sausage Rolls are a staple in our home, especially on holidays. Not only are they easy to make they are flaky and delicious.

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time20 minutes

Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 packet of sausage meat
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 packet of Tenderflake puff pastry or homemade pastry
  • 1 cup of real bacon bits (fry up some bacon 1/2lb and break into bits)
  • 1/4 cup of milk or 1 egg whisked for glaze

Instructions

      Set the oven to 200 degrees or390oF
    1. Mix the sausage meat, spices, and salt until they are well combined
    2. Cook bacon and break it into bits
    3. Add bacon to mixture and stir well
    4. Roll out the puff pastry until about 1inch thick
    5. Place half of the mixture into the centre of the
      pastry and spread out slightly
    6. Glaze the outer rim of the pastry with milk, then roll
      up the pastry
    7. Repeat for the other half of the pastry
    8. Cut into your preferred size. Glaze with either egg or milk
    9. Place in the oven.until golden brown and the sausage looks cooked
    10. Once cooked, either serve immediately or let them cool

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    Did you make this recipe?

    Believe me, once these rolls come out, they will be gone in a flash!

    Don’t rush around this holiday; make these ahead so you can sit back and enjoy the festivities with your friends and loved ones.

    -Nicola

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    FAQs

    What is the American equivalent of a sausage roll? ›

    I agree with Malcolm Minchin - the US doesn't have what the British, Australians, and Kiwis normally think of as a sausage roll. As others have mentioned, they are generically called pigs in a blanket. In Texas they call them kolaches, (which is a Czech fruit pastry with sausage or hotdogs replacing the fruit.)

    Does Canada have sausage rolls? ›

    You won't want to share, so gobble them up before you arrive. Toronto's best sausage rolls are the handheld meal you need to save you from dreary work-from-home lunches.

    What do British people eat with sausage rolls? ›

    There's no traditional sauce usually paired with sausage rolls in the UK, but recipes online recommend everything from mustard dips to HP brown sauce, a tangy sauce made with malt vinegar, tomatoes, dates, tamarind extract, and spices.

    What is a British sausage roll made of? ›

    A sausage roll is a savoury dish, popular in current and former Commonwealth nations, consisting of sausage meat wrapped in puff pastry. Although variations are known throughout Europe and in other regions, the sausage roll is most closely associated with British cuisine.

    Can you get sausage rolls in the US? ›

    What makes ours the best sausage rolls available in America? Buttery, scratch-made pastry—and sausages perfectly seasoned with thyme and sage by an award-winning, local butcher, cooked to a golden brown.

    What are saveloys called in America? ›

    A hot dog based on the saveloy is popular in the Northeastern USA, where it is known as a "red hot" or "red snapper".

    Why does British sausage taste different? ›

    In the British Isles we have eleven native pig breeds, all of which are traiditionally used to produce wonderfully different tasting meat depending on where the breed is from and what it traditionally grazes upon.

    What is the British nickname for sausage? ›

    Bangers are not just one kind of sausage, the term bangers can refer to any British sausage and you will a variety of British sausages in the English breakfast depending on what part of the country you are in.

    What do they call breakfast sausage in England? ›

    In England, the term “banger” is only used to refer to the dish “Bangers and Mash“; otherwise they are simply called sausages. English sausages are usually served at breakfast, but are also used in dishes like: “Toad in the Hole” – Sausage baked into Yorkshire Pudding.

    What is the best British sausage? ›

    Perhaps the most famous of British sausages is the Cumberland sausage, which has been a local speciality in the County of Cumberland for more than 500 years. The Cumberland sausage has a distinct taste because of the meat being chopped rather than minced, giving it a meaty texture.

    What is a sausage roll in British slang? ›

    🌐 Sausage roll. Rhyming slang for dole, ie welfare payments.

    What is the British sausage roll chain? ›

    Greggs Is Known For Its Popular British Sausage Rolls

    According to its website, some consider the chain to be the "unofficial king of sausage rolls." It's almost like a long flaky hot pocket or pig-in-a-blanket with puff pastry filled with sausage meat.

    What is another name for sausage roll? ›

    What is another word for sausage rolls?
    pastiespastry
    pieturnovers
    meat piesCornish pasties

    What American sausage is closest to bangers? ›

    **Hot Dogs/Frankfurters:** These are perhaps the closest equivalent to bangers in terms of appearance and usage. Hot dogs are typically made from finely ground meat (such as pork, beef, or a combination) and are often served in a bun with various toppings like mustard, ketchup, onions, and relish.

    What is American sausage called? ›

    Also called wieners or hot dogs, frankfurters are one of America's favorite sausages. These sausage links typically contain a mixture of pork and beef, though you can also find all-pork and all-beef versions.

    What's the difference between a hot dog and a sausage roll? ›

    A hot dog can be more accurately classified as a sausage roll rather than a sandwich. The term "hot dog" typically refers to a sausage that is encased in pastry or bread, similar to a sausage roll.

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