Savory French Onion Sausage Rolls – Golden, Flaky & Full of Flavor Recipe
These Savory French Onion Sausage Rolls combine golden, flaky puff pastry with a flavorful pork mince filling infused with classic French onion soup mix and tangy condiments. Perfect as a warm snack or appetizer, they bake to crispy perfection and can be enhanced with cheese, herbs, or a hint of chili for extra zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 rolls
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 lb pork mince (ground pork)
- 1 packet French onion soup mix (or 1 cup sautéed onions + 1 tsp onion powder)
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Pastry & Finish
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
Optional Extras
- Cheese (cheddar, mozzarella)
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley)
- Chili flakes for spice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the pork mince, French onion soup mix (or sautéed onions with onion powder), tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble Rolls: Roll out each puff pastry sheet and cut each sheet in half lengthwise. Place an even portion of the filling along one long edge of each pastry strip. Carefully roll the pastry over the filling to encase it, then seal the edges by pressing them together using a little water or egg wash.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat together the egg and milk in a small bowl. Brush this egg wash evenly over the tops of each sausage roll to help create a golden, shiny crust once baked.
- Bake: Arrange the prepared rolls on the lined baking tray, spacing them slightly apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through, and the filling is hot.
- Cool & Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. Slice and serve warm, optionally accompanied by your favorite dips or sides.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the pork mince with plant-based mince or cooked lentils and use vegetable-based French onion soup mix.
- Adding cheese like cheddar or mozzarella inside the rolls before baking gives a deliciously melty contrast.
- Fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or parsley can be mixed into the filling to boost flavor profiles.
- Chili flakes can be sprinkled into the filling for a spicy kick.
- Make sure the puff pastry is well chilled before rolling to ensure it bakes up flaky and crisp.
- Allow rolls to rest briefly to help the filling set and avoid burns when eating.
