Easy Peasy British Sausage Rolls

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)

1 pound (16 ounces, 454 grams) ground pork (See Tip 1)

1/2 cup (2.65 ounces, 75 grams) dry bread crumbs

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

1 teaspoon dried sage

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Dash ground nutmeg

Dash mace

1/3 cup (2.65 ounces, 75 grams) water

1 egg for egg wash (optional)

Directions

Sausage

Add ground pork, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, sage, nutmeg, mace and water to bowl of food processor fitted with steel blade. Process 20 seconds. Cook small amount in microwave for 20 seconds; taste for seasonings and consistency. Correct seasonings if necessary. Process for additional 30 seconds, or until desired consistency is reached. Cover and refrigerate. Yield: About 20 ounces sausage. (See Tip 2)

Sausage Rolls

Preheat oven to 425° F.

Roll puff pastry sheet to approximately 14 x 10-inches on a lightly floured surface. Cut in half lengthwise. Place a roll of half of the sausage down the center. Bring sides together, and pinch to seal. Make sure that roll is thoroughly sealed. Repeat with other half of puff pastry and remaining sausage.

Cut each roll to desired size (I cut each roll into four pieces). Cut 2 to 3 diagonal slits in each piece. Place on rimmed baking sheet lined with non-stick aluminum foil. (See Tip 3)

Brush with egg wash. Bake at 425° F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and sausage is completely cooked. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 4 servings. (See Tip 4)

Nutrition

• Calories: 690 kcal
• Total Fat: 48 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Cholesterol: 82 mg
• Sodium: 896 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 38 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 25 g