Christmas Sausage Rolls

These easy, Christmas Sausage Rolls are the perfect addition to a gluten free party platter! And these gluten free sausage rolls with brie and cranberry sauce are my absolute favourite. Plus these 6-ingredient festive sausage rolls can be made in the oven or air fryer!

This gluten free Christmas sausage rolls recipe is perfect for party food. Sausage meat, brie and cranberry sauce are rolled up in gluten free puff pastry and baked to perfection.

If you bring a plate of these along to a festive gathering people will never know they’re gluten free and will surely gobble them up.

The recipe is an adaptation of my gluten free sausage rolls recipe and uses basic ingredients you can pick up in the supermarkets.

If you want to go the extra mile you can use homemade gluten free puff pastry but honestly, I usually just grab some pre-made stuff from the supermarket.

Plus you can make these sausage rolls in the air fryer or oven – I’ve included both methods below and they are both equally as delicious!

With only 6 simple ingredients (plus the option of adding poppy seeds for dramatic flair, if you like!) these Christmas sausage rolls are my new favourite festive food.

Ingredients

Here’s a list of the main ingredients you’ll need for this easy, gluten free festive sausage rolls recipe:

• Gluten Free Puff Pastry: I use the JusRol gluten free puff pastry but you can make homemade gluten free puff pastry if you prefer. You’ll need one batch of my recipe. Of course, if you’re not gluten free then normal puff pastry will work just fine.
• Gluten Free Sausages: A lot of sausages are gluten free these days but always double check. I tend to go for a plain pork sausage, but you could use any kind you like.
• Sage: This adds a lovely festive flavour.
• Cranberry Sauce: You can omit this if you don’t like it, or use your favourite chutney.
• Brie: Swap for camembert or stilton if you prefer, or omit entirely for a dairy free recipe.
• Egg: For that gorgeous, golden finish.
• Poppy Seeds: These are optional for sprinkling on top, or use sesame seeds.

How to Make Christmas Sausage Rolls

Here are some step-by-step photos to show you how easy these Christmas sausage rolls are to make.

Firstly, preheat the oven to 200C / 180C / Gas Mark 6 and line a baking tray with a sheet of parchment paper.

Remove the JusRol gluten free puff pastry from the fridge around 10 minutes before unrolling so it doesn’t crack.

Remove the skin from the sausages and add to a bowl along with the dried sage. Use your hands to ‘squish’ the mixture together.

Unroll the gluten free puff pastry and cut it in half crosswise (parallel to the shortest side).

Spread the cranberry sauce in a line along the length of each piece of pastry, to the right of the centre, but leaving a 1-2cm border along the edge.

Lay the sausage meat in a line on top of the cranberry sauce, then cut the brie into strips and lay this on top of the sausage meat, pressing it into the meat slightly.

Brush a small amount of egg over the edge of the pastry (on the border you left) before folding the pastry over the sausage meat to create the sausage roll, sealing it with your fingers.

Use a fork to seal the pastry edge, then a sharp knife to cut each sausage roll into 4, equal-sized pieces.

Lay the mini sausage rolls on the lined baking tray. Brush each one with egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds (if using).

Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the sausage rolls are golden and puffy.

How to make sausage rolls in the air fryer

If you prefer, you can make these Christmas sausage rolls in the air fryer instead of the oven.

Personally I have tried both ways and I prefer the oven method, but I know a lot of people are turning to air fryers for a cheaper option!

To air fry sausage rolls, follow the recipe steps and then add the sausage rolls to the air fryer basket (leaving space between them).

If you have a small air fryer, you may need to do this in batches. I recommend placing them on the crisping tray otherwise they can get soggy bottoms!

Air fry at 190C for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Use a food thermometer to double check they are cooked through if you’re unsure.

Storing and Freezing

Once cooked, these sausage rolls can be eaten hot or cold. To store them, simply cool to room temperature then pop them in a tub in the fridge.

They will keep for a few days and can be enjoyed cold or reheated thoroughly in the oven or air fryer before eating. Microwaving them may cause them to go soft!

To make ahead and freeze: Follow the recipe below up to and including step 7. Place the sausage rolls on a flat surface and freeze, before decanting into a bag or tub. You can bake them from frozen (add some extra time) or defrost in the fridge and bake.

To freeze the cooked sausage rolls: Simply cool to room temperature then place in the freezer. Ideally I’d freeze them on a flat surface then decant to a bag or tub. Defrost before eating and if reheating, do so thoroughly.

Variations

Want to try mixing up this festive sausage rolls recipe? Here are some options can you can try that are a little bit different:

• Sausages: Use a different kind of sausage to change the flavour. Herby Lincolnshire sausages, garlicky Toulouse sausages or spicy chorizo-style sausages work well.
• Chutney: Use your favourite festive chutney instead of cranberry sauce.
• Cheese: Stilton, camembert, or any of your favourite festive cheeses can be used in these festive sausage rolls.
• Bacon: Add a layer of bacon between the cranberry sauce and sausage meat for pigs in blankets sausage rolls instead.
• Stuffing: Crumble in some cooked gluten free stuffing for an extra festive twist.

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