Sausage Rolls

Sausage Rolls

Ingredients:

• 1 lb spicy Italian ground sausage (remove from casings if using links)
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 stalk celery, minced
• 1 carrot, peeled and grated, water squeezed out
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt, to taste
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp water or milk
• 1 recipe quick puff pastry, or sheets premade puff pastry
• Flour for rolling out

Instructions:

1. Place sausage, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, Parmesan cheese, panko, paprika, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
2. In a small bowl, beat the egg. Add about ⅔ of the egg to the meat mixture, and water or milk to the remaining egg for an egg wash. 
3. Mix sausage, vegetables, and spices until well combined. Divide in half. 
4. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. 
5. Divide puff pastry dough into 2 portions. Roll each portion into a 4×12 inch rectangle. 
6. Form ½ of the sausage into a 12-inch log down the center of the pastry. Fold pastry over the sausage and pinch to form a seam. Place pastry on the prepared baking sheet seam side down, and slice with a sharp knife to desired portion size. Cut slits in the dough and brush with egg wash. Repeat this step with the remaining dough and sausage. 
7. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake for another 35-40, or until rolls are golden and sausage is cooked through. Serve hot and enjoy!

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