Description
Get ready to delight your guests this holiday season with our Festive Sausage Pastry Bites! This recipe offers a charming blend of savory sausage meat, hearty stuffing, and a touch of sweetness from the cranberry sauce, all encased in a buttery puff pastry shell. These bites are an excellent choice for any festive occasion, promising to be a hit at your upcoming holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 375 g (13.25 oz) Puff pastry
- 6 Sausages
- 40 g (0.25 cups) Stuffing mix
- 75 ml (0.33 cups) freshly boiled water
- 3 tablespoon Cranberry sauce
- 1 Egg, whisked
- 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
Step-by-step Directions
1. Prepare the Oven and Pastry
Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C fan (400°F/Gas 6). Roll out the puff pastry and cut it lengthways into two equal halves.
2. Make the Stuffing
Pour 75 ml of freshly boiled water into a small bowl, add the stuffing mix, stir, and allow it to cool.
3. Prepare the Sausage Mix
Squeeze the sausage meat out of its casings and combine it with the cooled stuffing. Mix until well incorporated.
4. Assemble the Pastry
Distribute the sausage mixture evenly along each strip of pastry. Spoon 1.5 tablespoons of cranberry sauce over the meat on each strip. Fold the pastry over the filling and press down to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
5. Add Finishing Touches
Brush the pastry tops with the whisked egg, and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Cut each pastry strip into 16 pieces.
6. Bake
Arrange the bites on a lined baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Servings & Preparation Time
- Servings: Makes about 32 bites
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Tips for Storage & Reheating
- Store the sausage bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-8 minutes until warm throughout.
- These bites can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Conclusion
Our Festive Sausage Pastry Bites are sure to add cheer and deliciousness to your holiday spread. They combine the familiar flavors of the season in a format that is easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy. Whether served as an appetizer or a party snack, these treats are both impressive and delectable, making your holiday gathering a memorable event.
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Festive Sausage Pastry Bites
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 32 bites 1x
Description
Get ready to delight your guests this holiday season with our Festive Sausage Pastry Bites! This recipe offers a charming blend of savory sausage meat, hearty stuffing, and a touch of sweetness from the cranberry sauce, all encased in a buttery puff pastry shell. These bites are an excellent choice for any festive occasion, promising to be a hit at your upcoming holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 375 g (13.25 oz) Puff pastry
- 6 Sausages
- 40 g (0.25 cups) Stuffing mix
- 75 ml (0.33 cups) freshly boiled water
- 3 tablespoon Cranberry sauce
- 1 Egg, whisked
- 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pastry Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C fan (400°F/Gas 6). Roll out the puff pastry and cut it lengthways into two equal halves.
- Make the Stuffing Pour 75 ml of freshly boiled water into a small bowl, add the stuffing mix, stir, and allow it to cool.
- Prepare the Sausage Mix Squeeze the sausage meat out of its casings and combine it with the cooled stuffing. Mix until well incorporated.
- Assemble the Pastry Distribute the sausage mixture evenly along each strip of pastry. Spoon 1.5 tablespoons of cranberry sauce over the meat on each strip. Fold the pastry over the filling and press down to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
- Add Finishing Touches Brush the pastry tops with the whisked egg, and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Cut each pastry strip into 16 pieces.
- Bake Arrange the bites on a lined baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes