Description
Festive sausage pastry bites combine savory pork sausage with flaky puff pastry for an irresistible appetizer. Quick preparation and elegant presentation make these perfect for holiday gatherings you can confidently serve and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 sausages
- 375 g (13.25 oz) puff pastry
- 40 g (0.25 cups) stuffing mix
- 75 ml (0.33 cups/6 fl oz) freshly boiled water
- 3 tbsps cranberry sauce
- 1 egg, whisked
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 200°C, setting the stage for pastry alchemy and creating an ideal baking environment.
- Pastry Foundation: Unroll puff pastry and slice into two elongated strips, establishing the base for culinary creativity.
- Flavor Fusion: Combine sausage meat with prepared stuffing mix, thoroughly blending ingredients into a cohesive, aromatic filling.
- Flavor Layering: Spread the sausage mixture across pastry strips, introducing cranberry sauce for a vibrant flavor contrast.
- Sealing Technique: Fold pastry over the filling, crimping edges with a fork to create a secure, decorative border that prevents ingredient escape.
- Egg Wash Elegance: Whisk an egg and gently brush the pastry surface, then sprinkle poppy seeds to enhance visual appeal and texture.
- Portioning and Baking: Slice strips into bite-sized portions, arranging on a lined baking tray with adequate spacing. Bake for 25-30 minutes until achieving a golden-brown complexion and perfectly puffed texture.
Notes
- Pastry Perfection: Use cold, high-quality puff pastry straight from the refrigerator for maximum flakiness and lift.
- Meat Mixing Mastery: Thoroughly combine sausage and stuffing to ensure even flavor distribution and prevent dry spots.
- Seal with Care: Press pastry edges firmly and crimp with a fork to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Golden Brown Guidance: Watch closely during final baking minutes to achieve a uniform, crispy exterior without burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg