Mary Berry Herbed Mini Sausage Rolls Recipe

Mary Berry’s Herbed Mini Sausage Rolls are a fragrant, golden-crusted snack frequently served at classic British picnics and festive parties. Ideally the sausagemeat should be combined by hand to ensure the citrus and fresh herbs are perfectly distributed throughout the filling.

Mary Berry Herbed Mini Sausage Rolls Recipe Ingredients

• 1 lb (500g) pork sausagemeat
• 12 oz (375g) ready-made puff pastry
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• Knob of butter (for frying)
• Finely grated zest and juice of ½ lemon
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tsp sun-dried tomato paste
• 1 egg, beaten (to seal and glaze)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make Mary Berry Herbed Mini Sausage Rolls Recipe

1. Sauté the Onion: Melt a knob of butter in a frying pan. Fry the onion gently for about 8 minutes until soft and translucent. Set aside to cool completely.
2. Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sausagemeat, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and thyme. Add the cooled onion and season generously with salt and pepper. Mix with your hands until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
3. Roll the Pastry: Cut the puff pastry in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece out into a $25 times 30~cm$ ($10 times 12~in$) rectangle. Cut each rectangle lengthways into three equal strips, giving you six long strips in total.
4. Assemble the Rolls: Spread a thin line of sun-dried tomato paste along the center of each strip. Divide the meat mixture into sixths and lay a line of meat over the tomato paste on each strip.
5. Seal and Chill: Brush the pastry edges with beaten egg. Fold the pastry over the filling lengthways and press the edges with a fork to seal. Place the long strips on baking trays lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
6. Slice and Bake: Preheat your oven to $200^{circ}C$ ($180^{circ}C$ fan/Gas 6). Slice each long strip into six pieces to create 36 mini rolls. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash and make two small slashes in each. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown. Serve warm.

Recipe Tips

• Chilling is Essential: Do not skip the 30-minute chilling stage. It firms up the fat in the puff pastry, ensuring it “puffs” correctly in the hot oven rather than melting and becoming greasy.
• Tomato Paste Secret: The sun-dried tomato paste provides a concentrated umami depth that cuts through the richness of the pork. Ensure it is spread thinly so it doesn’t leak out during baking.
• Lemon Brightness: The lemon juice and zest are vital for lifting the flavor of the sausagemeat, making these rolls taste much fresher than store-bought versions.
• Meat Quality: Use a high-quality sausagemeat with a high meat content. If using actual sausages, simply squeeze the meat out of the casings before mixing.

What To Serve With Mary Berry Herbed Mini Sausage Rolls

Sausage roll pairings are savory additions often found on traditional buffet tables during the holidays. Ideally the dipping sauce should be a tangy apple chutney to provide a sweet, sharp contrast to the rich pork and flaky pastry.

• A side of caramelized onion or apple chutney
• A platter of Mary Berry Cheese and Olive Bites
• A crisp green salad with a mustard vinaigrette
• A selection of honey-mustard or spicy brown dipping sauces

How To Store Mary Berry Herbed Mini Sausage Rolls

• Refrigerate: Store baked sausage rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: To restore the crunch, reheat in the oven at $180^{circ}C$ for 5–10 minutes. Avoid the microwave as it will turn the puff pastry soft and soggy.
• Freeze: You can freeze these unbaked or baked. If unbaked, freeze the sliced rolls on a tray before bagging; bake directly from frozen, adding an extra 10 minutes to the cook time.

Mary Berry Herbed Mini Sausage Rolls Nutrition Facts

• Calories: ~83 kcal (per roll)
• Carbohydrates: 7g
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 5g
• Fiber: 0.2g
• Sugar: 0.5g

Nutrition information is provided per individual roll based on a yield of 36.

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