Cheesy Sausage Puff Pastry Rolls

Flaky, golden puff pastry wrapped around a savory sausage and cheese filling—these irresistible rolls are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack! Perfect for game day, parties, or a quick appetizer.

Ingredients

For the Filling:

1 lb (450g) ground sausage (mild or spicy)
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp cream cheese, softened

For the Pastry:

1 sheet (9×9 in) puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tbsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)

For Dipping (Optional):

Marinara sauce
Ranch dressing

Instructions

1. Cook the Filling

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage, breaking it into small pieces.
Add onion and garlic; cook until softened (about 5 mins).
Drain excess fat, then stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper.
Remove from heat and mix in cheddar, mozzarella, and cream cheese. Let cool slightly.

2. Assemble the Rolls

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the puff pastry sheet slightly (about 10×12 inches).
Spread the sausage mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a ½-inch border.
Tightly roll into a log (starting from the long side). Seal the edge with a bit of egg wash.

3. Slice & Bake

Cut the log into 1-inch thick slices (about 12 pieces).
Place on the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with seeds (if using).
Bake 18–20 mins until golden and puffed.

4. Serve Warm

Let cool slightly, then serve with marinara or ranch for dipping.

Tips & Variations

🌶 Spicy Kick: Add ½ tsp red pepper flakes to the filling.
🧀 Extra Cheesy: Swap in pepper jack for mozzarella.
🍖 Meat Swap: Use ground beef, turkey, or chorizo instead of sausage.

Make Ahead: Freeze unbaked rolls, then bake straight from frozen (add 5 extra mins).

Crispy, cheesy, and impossible to resist! 🤤🔥

Makes ~12 rolls.