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Mini Protein Sausage Rolls - Bite-Sized, Wholesome, and Satisfying

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Light puff pastry (1 sheet, thawed)
  • Lean ground turkey or chicken (1 lb / 450 g)
  • Eggs (2 total: 1 for binding, 1 for egg wash)
  • Grated yellow onion (2 tablespoons, squeezed of excess liquid)
  • Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
  • Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
  • Smoked paprika (1 teaspoon)
  • Dried thyme (1 teaspoon)
  • Salt (3/4 teaspoon)
  • Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Breadcrumbs or oat flour (2–3 tablespoons, optional for texture)
  • Sesame or poppy seeds (1 tablespoon, optional topping)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, combine the ground turkey/chicken, 1 egg, grated onion, garlic powder, Dijon, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. If the mixture feels very wet, mix in the breadcrumbs or oat flour.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to smooth seams and slightly thin it. Cut the sheet into two long rectangles.
  • Divide the meat mixture in half. Shape each half into a long log down the center of each pastry strip.
  • Beat the remaining egg with a splash of water. Brush one long edge of each pastry strip with egg wash.
  • Roll the pastry over the filling to seal, placing the seam side down. Gently press to secure, then chill the logs in the freezer for 10 minutes for cleaner slicing.
  • Slice each log into bite-size pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches wide. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each roll.
  • Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if using. Cut a small slit on top of each roll to vent steam.
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until pastry is puffed and golden and the filling reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
  • Cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with ketchup, mustard, or Greek yogurt dip.