French Onion Sausage Rolls
French Onion Sausage Rolls are a savory delight that combines rich caramelized onions and juicy sausage, all encased in a flaky puff pastry. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, these irresistible bites promise to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With their golden hue and mouthwatering filling, they make for an elegant yet easy-to-prepare treat that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
- 1 lb ground sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 large sweet onions (finely sliced)
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add sliced onions, and cook until golden brown (15-20 minutes).
- Brown the Sausage: In another pan, crumble and cook the sausage over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into rectangles.
- Fill and Fold: Place a spoonful of sausage-onion mixture on one end of each rectangle, top with cheese, fold, and crimp edges.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Arrange rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; brush with beaten egg mixed with water.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For lighter options, substitute ground turkey or chicken for sausage. Add herbs like thyme or rosemary for an extra flavor twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.