Vegan Sausage Rolls are a delicious pastry snack and super comforting. Vegan sausage crumble is wrapped in puff pastry, then baked until delicious and crispy. Freezer-friendly and always a hit at parties!
You need these vegan sausage rolls for holiday parties, get-togethers, or game days! Meaty vegan sausage filling is wrapped in buttery puff pastry, then baked until light, crispy and delicious. Be sure to make extra because they will be gone before you know it.
3 reasons why these are the best vegetarian sausage rolls:
- Faster and easier than classic: Sausage rolls are a British appetizer traditionally made of seasoned mincemeat wrapped in puff pastry. To ‘veganize’ this classic party snack, the original sausage is sliced ​​into vegan sausages. These easy veggie sausage rolls come together in about 45 minutes from start to finish, making them much quicker and easier than the non-vegan version!
- Just 5 simple (and flexible) ingredients: You can play with as many flavors and add-ins as you like in this recipe. Or, to keep things really simple, stick to the 5 ingredients on the recipe card.
- A perfect make-ahead appetizer. Don’t have time to make a new batch? No problem! Simply assemble the sausage rolls, then freeze them for later. Pop the delicious bites in the oven before your party guests arrive, then dig in!
Required components (including substitutions)
- Puff pastry – You can find store-bought vegan puff pastry in the frozen aisle of most major grocery stores. I like to use sheets because they save me from having to roll out a block of pastry. If you want to go all out, use my Easy Vegan Pie Crust instead.
- Vegan sausage crumbles – I used Impossible Meat Sausage Crumble. If you don’t have these, use another brand or vegan ground beef of your choice. You can even use cooked lentils and mushrooms (more on that in the Variations section)!
- Breadcrumbs – Either use store-bought vegan breadcrumbs or make your own by pulverizing stale or toasted bread in a food processor until very crumbly. Usually panko breadcrumbs are vegan, so I use them often.
- Vegan butter – Melted butter is brushed over the pastry to give it a luxurious and eye-catching golden brown color. Any brand of vegan butter will do!
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How to Make Vegetarian Sausage Rolls
Find the full recipe with measurements below on the recipe card.
Make sure the pastry is thawed before you go! This should take about 30 minutes at room temperature. You can refrigerate it overnight.
Stir together the vegan sausage crumble and breadcrumbs in a bowl.
Next, unfold one of the puff pastry sheets and gently roll it out so that it is a few inches wide. Cut it into 3 long rectangles. Repeat with other sheets of pastry until you end up with 6 rectangles.
Spread the sausage mixture in the center of each of the 6 pastry pieces. Leave a 1-inch border around the edges and ends for sealing.
To seal, fold one side of the pastry over and pinch to close (wet the edges with a little water if you need help sticking it in). Repeat with remaining pastry/sausage.
Cut a 2-inch long piece from each rectangle and cut a few slits in the top to let the air out. Place them on a prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops of the sausage rolls with melted vegan butter before baking. You’ll know they’re ready when the pastry is golden brown and puffy. Serve the vegetarian sausage bites immediately and enjoy!
variety
- gluten free – I haven’t tested this recipe with gluten free puff pastry or gluten free pie crust, but it should work pretty well. Make sure you also use gluten free breadcrumbs.
- Add the vegetables – Feel free to replace some of the vegan sausage crumble with cooked mushrooms, lentils, celery, carrots or fennel. They will add substance and flavor to every bite.
- Season the sausage -sausage crumbled, sour red pepper flakes add a touch of heat. Corbe, fresh parsley has a subtle herbaceous pop and Dijon mustard is tangy. Use what you want!
- Instead of vegan sausage – Replace the sausage filling with a healthier mix of cooked brown or green lentils and finely chopped and cooked mushrooms. You can use chopped nuts, like walnuts or almonds, instead of breadcrumbs for a bit of crunch. Or use my tempeh sausage crumbles!
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many brands of vegan-friendly store-bought puff pastry available these days! Pepperidge Farm accidentally makes a vegan puff pastry that’s delicious and really easy to make. You should be able to find this or similar brands in the frozen section of most large grocery stores.
They’re perfectly fine on their own, but dipping sauces can be fun. Honey mustard sauce is the traditional choice but spicy mayonnaise or Dijon mustard would also be good.
Yes, they freeze really well! Once the assembled bites are on the baking sheet, flash freeze until firm. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 months. They can be baked from frozen but may require a few extra minutes in the oven.
The rolls are best served right out of the oven, but if you have extra, store them in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. To reheat, place them in a 425ºF oven until crisp and warm. Or air fry at 400 until hot and crisp.
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Set the frozen puff pastry to thaw while you prepare the filling. It will take about 30 minutes to thaw.
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, mix together the vegan sausage crumble and bread crumbs until well combined.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out a puff pastry and gently pat it out a little bit. Cut into 3 long rectangles with a pizza cutter. Do the same with the other puff pastry so that you have 6 long rectangles.
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Divide the sausage mixture into 6 portions. Place the sausage in the center of each pastry piece, going all the way down and leaving an inch or so on each side and edge.
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Bring the sides together and pinch to seal, using a little water to help it stick together. Do the same with the rest of the pastry/sausage.
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Cut into 2-inch-long slices with a large knife and place a few inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Cut a few slits in the top of each to let the air out.
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Brush the tops of the sausage rolls with melted vegan butter and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or so, until the pastry is puffed and the tops are golden. Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Vegan Sausage Rolls freeze perfectly. I just cool them, stick them in a freezer friendly bag or container and freeze. To reheat, simply pop them in the oven (or an air fryer) and reheat until warm (425 degrees F).
- For vegan sausage, I like the Impossible Vegan Sausage here. If you can’t find it, there are other options. Slice up any vegan sausage you like and use that, or slice up my tempeh sausage and use that instead.
Calories: 78kcal | Sugars: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g | Monounsaturated fats: 3g | Trans fats: 0.1g | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 2mg