13 Savory Thanksgiving Sides More Exciting Than the Turkey

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Sausage & Cranberry Puff Pastry Rolls

rolled sausage and cranberry pastry rolls baked to golden and layed on white dish

Flaky pastry wrapped around a savory sausage and cranberry filling. Festive, flavorful, and the kind of side that feels just a little fancy.

Sausage & Cranberry Puff Pastry Rolls

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

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Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

  • 1/2 lb ground pork sausage (mild or hot)

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

  • 1/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

  • Optional: extra cranberry sauce for dipping

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage and onion until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
  • Stir in cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Let mixture cool slightly before assembling.
  • On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry sheet. Spoon the sausage mixture in a log along the long edge of the pastry.
  • Roll the pastry tightly into a log, jelly roll-style. Slice into 12 even rounds.
  • Arrange the rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
  • Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature. Optional: serve with extra cranberry sauce for dipping.
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13 Savory Thanksgiving Sides More Exciting Than the Turkey

Sausage & Cranberry Puff Pastry Rolls

rolled sausage and cranberry pastry rolls baked to golden and layed on white dish

Flaky pastry wrapped around a savory sausage and cranberry filling. Festive, flavorful, and the kind of side that feels just a little fancy.

Sausage & Cranberry Puff Pastry Rolls

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

servings
Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

  • 1/2 lb ground pork sausage (mild or hot)

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

  • 1/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

  • Optional: extra cranberry sauce for dipping

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage and onion until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
  • Stir in cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Let mixture cool slightly before assembling.
  • On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry sheet. Spoon the sausage mixture in a log along the long edge of the pastry.
  • Roll the pastry tightly into a log, jelly roll-style. Slice into 12 even rounds.
  • Arrange the rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
  • Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature. Optional: serve with extra cranberry sauce for dipping.
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