✅ Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 lb (450 g) sausage meat (Italian sausage or breakfast sausage)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- (Optional) 1 tbsp chopped parsley
For the Rolls
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- (Optional) sesame seeds or poppy seeds for topping
🔪 How to Make Cheesy Sausage Puff Pastry Rolls
1. Preheat Oven
- Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Make the Sausage Filling
In a large bowl, mix together:
- sausage meat
- cheddar cheese
- cream cheese
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- salt and pepper
- parsley (optional)
Mix until fully combined.
3. Prepare the Puff Pastry
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut it into two long rectangles.
4. Add the Sausage Mixture
- Divide the sausage filling in half.
- Form each half into a long log and place it along the long edge of each pastry strip.
5. Roll It Up
- Roll the pastry tightly over the sausage.
- Place seam-side down.
- Brush the top with egg wash.
6. Slice & Arrange
- Slice each long roll into 1–1.5 inch pieces.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Brush tops again with egg wash.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds or poppy seeds if desired.
7. Bake
- Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until puff pastry is golden brown and sausage is fully cooked.
8. Serve
- Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve with honey mustard dip, ketchup, ranch, or spicy mayo.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Cheesy Sausage Rolls
- Make ahead and refrigerate raw rolls for up to 24 hours.
- Freeze after baking for up to 2 months.
- Use spicy sausage for a hotter version.
- Add mozzarella for a gooey cheese pull.