Sausage Puffs

These flaky and savory sausage puffs are the perfect snack, appetizer, or party treat. Made with buttery puff pastry wrapped around flavorful sausage filling, they bake up golden, crispy, and irresistibly delicious. Whether served for breakfast, brunch, game day, or holiday gatherings, these sausage puffs are always a crowd favorite. They’re easy to prepare and taste amazing fresh from the oven with your favorite dipping sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20–25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

1 lb sausage meat (chicken, beef, or breakfast sausage)

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

For Egg Wash

1 egg

1 tablespoon milk

Optional Garnish

Sesame seeds

Extra parsley

Instructions

Prepare the Filling

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sausage meat and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned. Add chopped onion and garlic, then cook for another 2–3 minutes until softened.

Stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Mix in shredded cheddar cheese and parsley.

Prepare the Puff Pastry

Lightly flour a surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet slightly. Cut it into 12 equal squares.

Fill the Pastry

Place a spoonful of sausage filling in the center of each pastry square.

Fold the pastry over the filling into rectangles or triangles and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.

Apply Egg Wash

Whisk together egg and milk. Brush the tops of the puffs with the egg wash for a golden finish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Bake

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Arrange the sausage puffs on a lined baking tray, leaving space between each one.

Bake for 20–25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

Serve

Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with ketchup, mustard, spicy mayo, or cheese dip.

Tips

Keep puff pastry cold for easier handling and flakier texture.

Add chopped jalapeños for a spicy kick.

You can prepare the puffs ahead and refrigerate before baking.

For extra cheesy puffs, add mozzarella along with cheddar cheese.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until warm and crispy again.

Final Thoughts

These homemade sausage puffs are flaky, savory, and packed with comforting flavor in every bite. The crispy pastry combined with juicy seasoned sausage makes them impossible to resist. Perfect for entertaining or snacking, they’re easy to make and guaranteed to disappear quickly!