Sausage Rolls
Cheese, sausage, thyme, and some puff pastry make delicious little rolls that are perfect for breakfast on the run. Bake them ahead of time, freeze them, then microwave each on high for 1–2 minutes until hot.
YIELDS 24 rolls
INGREDIENTS
- 24 pork sausage links
- 1 17-ounce package frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a heavy skillet, cook pork sausage links over medium heat until golden brown and cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain.
Unfold puff pastry sheet and place on a lightly floured surface. In a small bowl, combine cheeses and thyme leaves and toss to combine. Sprinkle this mixture over the puff pastry and gently press cheese mixture into pastry; roll to a 12″ × 18″ rectangle.
Cut into three 12″ × 6″ rectangles, then cut each rectangle in half to make 6 squares. Cut each square into four 3″ × 3″ squares. Place a cooked and drained sausage on the edge of each square and roll up to enclose sausage; press pastry to seal.
In small bowl, beat egg with salt and brush over sausage rolls.
Place on prepared cookie sheets and bake for 12 to 18 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Serve hot.
Puff Pastry
Puff pastry is found frozen near the pie shells and cakes in your supermarket. Follow the directions for thawing and using the pastry. Many brands require thawing overnight in the refrigerator so the butter that is encased in the layers of pastry doesn't melt. Keep a couple of boxes on hand to make easy snacks.
