These bacon sausage rolls are a delightful fusion of smoky bacon, savory sausage, and flaky pastry that will leave everyone craving more. Whether you’re preparing snacks for a party, or simply looking for a hearty bite-size treat, this recipe is sure to become a favourite.
Easy to make and incredibly versatile, bacon sausage rolls are the perfect addition to your culinary repertoire. Dive into this mouthwatering recipe and discover how a few simple ingredients can create something so delicious!
Adding bacon to sausage rolls is a quick and easy way to add more flavour and make them even more delicious. These smokey bacon sausage rolls can be made ahead of time, frozen and cooked when needed. It might be more of an unusual sausage roll recipe but I can assure you it’s worth making.
In this bacon and sausage roll recipe you have two iconic flavours. It’s definitely on the way to being a full English breakfast roll which I don’t think would be a bad thing. This recipe is easy to make and you only need 4 ingredients. Make it for party food, picnics or general sausage roll cravings.
Why you’ll love this bacon sausage rolls recipe
You only need 4 ingredients to make them!
The combination of smokey bacon and sausage wrapped in a flaky pastry creates a delicious and satisfying sausage roll.
It’s perfect to make for parties, events or as a delicious snack food.
This recipe is straightforward and doesn’t require advanced cooking skills, making it accessible for home cooks of all levels.
You can easily customise the recipe by adding your favorite herbs, spices, or cheese to the filling, allowing you to tailor the rolls to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry
Puff pastry is a light, flaky pastry made from layers of dough and butter, ideal for creating a crisp, golden crust on sausage rolls. It is easy to find premade at supermarkets. Both in the fresh aisle and in the freezer section.
Bacon
Bacon adds a salty extra flavour to the sausage rolls. I prefer using smoked bacon but you can try any type you fancy.
Sausage Meat
Sausage meat, typically a seasoned mixture of ground pork, forms the hearty filling of sausage rolls. You can use sausagemeat or you can use your favourite flavoured sausages.
Egg
An egg, beaten and used as an egg wash, gives sausage rolls a glossy, golden finish when brushed over the pastry before baking. It also acts as a binding agent to seal the pastry edges, ensuring the filling stays intact.
How to make – step by step
Roll out the pastry into 3 rectangles. Place two or three pieces of bacon in the centre of each pastry.
Place sausage meat in a bowl and form it into three lengths to go down the centre of the pastry, on top of the bacon.
Whisk up the egg and brush some along one edge of the pastry and roll from the non-egg side. Place the seam at the bottom as it gives more support so it won’t unravel.
Brush more egg onto the top of the little rolls and score the top of the rolls.
Top Tips for making Bacon Sausage Rolls
These rolls can be made as gluten free. Jus-Rol does excellent gluten-free pastry, but check your sausage meat contains no wheat, or other grains, such as barley and rye.
They can be made vegan with vegan sausage meat and vegan bacon often called vegan rashers. All the big supermarkets now sell these plant based alternatives.
When rolling the sausage and bacon in the pastry, seal the edges firmly to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
Brush the tops of the rolls with an egg wash (a beaten egg with a little water or milk) before baking to achieve a golden, glossy finish.
Serving Suggestions
Add a dipping pot of chutney, ketchup or brown sauce, on the serving plate. Even sweet chilli sauce will be great a dipping sauce for bacon sausage rolls.
Pile them high on a wooden board or plate and serve to neighbours, family and friends! No one can resist these tasty treats.
Always keep some mustard near-by when serving. A little dab will be delicious!
Equipment
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Storing / Making ahead of time options
Making Ahead of Time
If you want to prepare ahead, before you add the egg wash, place the rolls in the fridge. When you are ready to bake, pull them out of the fridge, brush on the egg wash and pop into the oven for 20 minutes.
Storing leftovers
To store these bacon sausage rolls, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Freezing
For longer storage, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze for up to 2 months. You can freeze them before or after cooking.
Reheating
To reheat bacon sausage rolls, place them in a preheated oven or air fryer at 350°F / 175°C for 5-8 minutes until heated through and crispy. Alternatively, you can microwave them for 1-2 minutes, though they may lose some crispiness.
Substitutions and variations
Swap out the Bacon and try:
Turkey Bacon: A leaner alternative that provides a similar smoky flavor with less fat.
Pancetta or Prosciutto: These Italian cured meats offer a similar salty and savoury flavour but are usually thinner.
You could use pepperoni instead of the bacon for a spicy alternative.
Plant-based options that mimic the taste and texture of bacon can be a wonderful alternative to traditional pork. You can even use vegetarian sausage meat as well.
Smoked Ham offers a similar smoky flavour and can be used in slices or chopped and wrapped around the sausage meat. The hint of smoke compliments the pastry and sausage meat very well.
Change the Sausage meat:
Turkey or Chicken Sausage are leaner options with similar flavours to the traditional pork sausage meat.
Bratwurst or Italian Sausages offer different flavours but can be used in a similar manner.
Try a different Pastry:
Filo Pastry will need a few layers but it can make a lighter, crispier alternative than puff pastry.
Shortcrust Pastry is a nice and easy swap to make if you want to try it. You can make it at home or use shop bought.
Gluten-Free Pastry is now more widely available at supermarkets making these sausage rolls enjoyable for everyone.
Top Questions
Do you cook sausages before making sausage rolls?
What do British people eat with sausage rolls?
How to get crispy bottom on sausage rolls?
Why do my sausage rolls have soggy bottoms?
FAQs for bacon sausage rolls
Do you cook sausages before making sausage rolls?
No, you don’t have to cook sausages before making sausage rolls. Squeeze or cut the sausage meat out of their skins and reshape the meat to make a long sausage to place on your pastry. The oven will cook the meat thoroughly.
What do British people eat with sausage rolls?
British people often enjoy sausage rolls as a party food. However, they can be served with baked beans, salad, or crisps (potato chips). We also frequently pair them with condiments like ketchup, brown sauce, or mustard for added flavour.
How to get crispy bottom on sausage rolls?
To get a crispy bottom on your sausage rolls, place them on a cold baking sheet. This will ensure the butter in the puff pastry doesn’t start melting before cooking.
Why do my bacon sausage rolls have soggy bottoms?
the reason your bacon sausage rolls have soggy bottoms is most likely that the temperature in the oven is not as hot as it needs to be. This will melt the butter in the puff pastry instead of helping it rise.
Top tip – do not heat the trays before cooking. The rolls must go onto cold trays or the heat will melt the pastry before it’s cooking time
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Bacon Sausage Rolls
Equipment
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 375 g (2 sheets) Puff Pastry (if frozen make sure it has defrosted before use)
- 500 g (17 ⅔ oz) Pork Sausage Meat
- 9 slices Bacon (I prefer smoked bacon medallions)
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Take the puff pastry out of the fridge about 20 minutes to half an hour before you want to start. This helps it soften up and makes it easier to roll out.
- Preheat the oven to 200ºC fan / 400ºF / Gas Mark 7.
- Line 2 baking trays with greaseproof paper / baking parchment.
- Add a little all-purpose (plain flour) to your worktop and roll out the Puff Pastry (try to keep it rectangular) or unroll a sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry.375 g (2 sheets) Puff Pastry
- Cut the pastry sheets into 3 equal pieces.
- Add 2-3 bacon medallions along the line to the centre of each of the cut pieces of puff pastry making a line.9 slices Bacon
- Add the sausage meat into a bowl, divide it into 3 and using your hands form into thin sausages and place them the length of each piece of puff pastry.500 g (17 ⅔ oz) Pork Sausage Meat
- Beat the egg in a small bowl and use a pastry brush to brush over the pastry.1 Egg
- Paint a line of egg brush along one edge and roll the sausage meat up (from the non-brushed side) in the pastry and place them seam side down (this will help stop them from unravelling in the oven).
- Gently score the top of the sausage roll.
- Use a knife and cut them into bite-size pieces. I tend to cut them into 8 pieces each but you can make them smaller. Place them on the prepared baking tray. Leave a gap between them so they can expand up in the oven.
- Brush the sausage rolls with the beaten egg and place them in the oven.
- Bake the Christmas sausage rolls for 20 minutes until they are light golden brown. (You can cut into a sausage roll to check the meat is cooked.)
- Serve hot or cold.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Originally posted November 2021. Updated June 2024.