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Homemade Scottish Sausage Rolls…Great for a Snack or a Meal

Scottish sausage rolls are perfect for breakfast, appetizers, snacks, lunch or dinner, and are super easy to make!

sausage rolls

This recipe was originally published on January 24, 2012.

You know that I often post recipes for foods which I miss from Scotland. Well, here’s another one–Scottish sausage rolls!

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scottish sausage rolls on a plate with HP Sauce

Whether eaten alone, as an appetizer,  as a quick snack (with HP Sauce, of course), or served with mashed potatoes, peas, and gravy, as a meal: sausage rolls always satisfy. With a crisp and flaky puff pastry on the outside, and deliciously seasoned sausage inside, it’s not difficult to understand why these are so delectable.

Love all things British? Try a traditional toad in the hole!

toad in the hole in a pan with peas and a jug of gravy

Don’t be intimidated; they’re easy to make and taste as good as the sausage rolls back home in Scotland. I do hope you try them as I think you’ll love them! Don’t buy packaged sausage meat as this recipe is so much better and tastes more like the real deal from Scotland.

Scottish Sausage Rolls on a plate with HP sauce in a bowl

Sausage rolls and Scotch eggs are both delicious pub food offerings!

scotch egg cut open

How are Scottish Sausage Rolls different from English Sausage Rolls?

Normally, sausage rolls in England are made with pork. However, in Scotland, beef is traditionally used, also. If you are hesitant to try this recipe (as I was, initially) have no fear, they are truly delicious! This recipe was given to me by an elderly Scottish lady who was a friend of the family.

Sausage rolls and HP Sauce

How to Make Homemade Scottish Sausage Rolls

Recipe from an old Scottish friend               makes 9 large, or 18 small sausage rolls

FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE BELOW

Ingredients

  • puff pastry
  • ground beef (you can still use pork or a mixture of beef and pork, or even turkey)
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • coriander
  • nutmeg
  • breadcrumbs (see my prior post on how to make your own– see notes)
  • egg

Oven temperature 400º F (200º C)

Step-by-Step Directions

Make the Sausage Meat

ingredients for homemade sausage

In a large bowl, mix together the salt with all the spices and breadcrumbs.

Add the ground beef, and about 1/2 cup of water. Using your hands, mix all the ingredients together until it has a meatloaf texture, adding water as needed. The sausage should hold together when squeezed, without being too wet.

Prepare the Sausage Rolls

Next, place the puff pastry on a clean counter, mat or board and cut into rectangular(ish) pieces, they don’t need to be exact, depending on the size of the rolls you want to make; from cocktail size to “man” size. Alternatively, you can make a long roll, and cut into the size desired.

Shape some meat into logs, and place close to one end of the pastry, but don’t put too much meat or they will burst open when baking.

beef filling on puff pastry

With your finger, lightly dampen one of the edges with a little water, seal shut, then crimp with a fork, as shown .

sealing the puff pastry on a sausage roll

Place on a lined (silicone sheet, aluminum foil or parchment paper) edged baking tray. Make three or four small cuts in the top of the pastry, and brush with a little beaten egg white.

brushing the egg wash on the sausage rolls

TIP: if serving as appetizers, just make them smaller or cut into bite sized pieces before baking.

Bake the Sausage Rolls

Finally, bake sausage rolls in preheated 400º F (200º C) oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Scottish Sausage Rolls

Can I freeze Sausage Rolls?

YES! These sausage rolls freeze really well and are a great party food! Here’s what I do: bake them as directed below, but take them out of the oven about 5 to 7 minutes early so they’re not as golden brown as you would want them. Cool completely, then freeze.

sausage rolls and black pudding Scotch egg

How do I Reheat Frozen Sausage Rolls?

To serve your frozen Scottish sausage rolls, defrost them in the refrigerator beforehand. When you want to heat them, take them from the refrigerator and place on a baking sheet for at least half an hour or bring to room temperature. Place in preheated oven at 375º F (190º C) for 10 to 15 minutes or until hot and golden brown.

Scottish Sausage Rolls
These Scottish sausage rolls were made by my 17 year old son.

Scottish sausage rolls are wonderful served hot, right out of the oven, with HP Sauce. Incidentally, isn’t your mouth watering already? These black pudding Scotch eggs are another delicious British pub food creation!

black pudding Scotch egg cut in half

What to Serve with this Recipe

Although sausage rolls can be served on their own, they are great when accompanied by any mix or combination of the following:

  • mashed potatoes
  • Heinz Beans
  • peas
  • chips (French fries)
  • baked potato
  • boiled potatoes

You may also enjoy this Scottish recipe for Lorne Sausage (or square sausage)

full Scottish breakfast with homemade Lorne Sausage

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Homemade Scottish Sausage Rolls

Servings: 24 small rolls (12 large)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
A Scottish recipe using beef instead of pork, to fill puff pastry to create incredibly delicious Sausage Rolls.
4.7 from 293 votes

Ingredients

  • 18 oz puff pastry (easiest is buying a package like Trader Joe's)
  • 1 lb 454 g ground beef (you can still use pork or a mixture of beef and pork or even turkey)
  • 1 cup 250 ml water or less
  • 1 ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
  • ¾ tsp coriander (dried, ground do not use fresh cilantro)
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg white (slightly beaten)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together the salt with all the spices and breadcrumbs.
  • Add the ground beef, and about 1/2 cup of water. Using your hands, mix all the ingredients together until it has a meatloaf texture, adding water as needed. The sausage should hold together when squeezed, without being too wet.
  • Place the puff pastry on a clean counter, mat or board. Cut into rectangular(ish) pieces, they don’t need to be exact, depending on the size of the rolls you want to make; from cocktail size to “man” size. Alternatively, you can make a long roll and then cut them into the size you desire.
  • Shape some meat into logs, and place close to one end of the pastry, but don’t put too much meat or they will burst open when baking.
  • With your finger, lightly dampen one of the edges with a little water, seal shut, then crimp with a fork, as shown.
  • Place on a lined (Silpat, aluminum foil or parchment) edged baking tray, make three or four small cuts in the top of the pastry, and brush with a little beaten egg white.
  • Bake sausage rolls in preheated 400º F oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with brown sauce (HP Sauce is my preference).

Notes

How to make your own breadcrumbs.
TIP: if serving as appetizers, just make them smaller or cut into bite sized pieces before baking.
How to Freeze Sausage Rolls.
  • These sausage rolls freeze really well and are a great party food!
  • Here's what I do: bake them as directed, but take them out of the oven about 5 to 7 minutes early so they're not as golden brown as you would want them. Cool completely, then freeze.
How do I Reheat Frozen Sausage Rolls?
  • To serve your frozen Scottish sausage rolls, defrost them in the refrigerator beforehand.
  • When you want to heat them, take them from the refrigerator and place on a baking sheet for at least half an hour or bring to room temperature.
  • Place in preheated oven at 375º F (190º C) for 10 to 15 minutes or until hot and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Another Scottish recipe using ground beef (mince) and puff pastry from my Scottish pal, Janice!

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  1. I’ve made these several times — appetizers for my traditional Samhain party and later for Winter Solstice dinner. Every time, they are DEVOURED! I’m going to make some this week for the Heritage Night at my granddaughter’s elementary school.

    Easy to make and totally delicious!