Description
A nostalgic and flavorful dish combining savory sausage with buttery pastry and a sweet glaze, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- Sausage Links (pork, turkey, or spicy Italian)
- Puff Pastry (store-bought, thawed)
- Honey (1/4 cup)
- Brown Sugar (2 tablespoons)
- Dijon Mustard (1 tablespoon)
- Soy Sauce (1 tablespoon)
- Egg (1, mixed with a splash of water for wash)
- Fresh Herbs (optional, thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the sausage by cutting larger links into pieces about 2-3 inches long.
- Roll out the puff pastry to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 3×5 inch rectangles.
- Fill each rectangle with a sausage piece and roll it up, sealing the edges.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Mix honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce for the glaze.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and brush glaze on each pastry. Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider briefly cooking the sausage in a skillet before wrapping. These are best enjoyed warm with fresh herbs on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pigs in a blanket, appetizer, savory snacks, comfort food