Description
These Easy Christmas Sausage Rolls with Chicken are a festive twist on a classic appetizer. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these savory pastries are sure to be a hit with your guests.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 egg, lightly beaten, divided
For the Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, diced onion, garlic, thyme, sage, nutmeg, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, and half the beaten egg. Mix well.
- Assemble the Rolls: Unroll puff pastry, cut into strips. Shape chicken mixture into logs on each strip. Fold pastry over the filling, seal, and cut into pieces.
- Bake: Brush with remaining egg, sprinkle with seeds. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature with condiments of choice.
Notes
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking. Thaw and bake when needed.
- Add chopped dried cranberries or apple to the filling for a festive twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
