Description
Ina Garten’s lamb sausage in puff pastry delivers a luxurious appetizer blending Mediterranean flavors with French culinary technique. Flaky golden pastry embraces savory lamb, creating an irresistible bite that promises to impress guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (about 450 grams) fresh lamb sausage, ½ inch thick, in a coil
Pastry and Binding:
- 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water or milk (for egg wash)
Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- Roast the lamb sausage on a lined baking sheet for 20 minutes, then carefully flip and continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes until thoroughly cooked and slightly crispy. Allow the sausage to cool and rest for a few minutes.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour and gently unfold the puff pastry sheets. Using a sharp knife, slice each sheet precisely in half lengthwise. Spread a thin, even layer of mustard across the top surface of each pastry strip.
- Slice the cooled sausage into four equal segments. Position each sausage piece at the edge of a pastry strip. Carefully roll the pastry around the sausage, ensuring a tight seal with slight overlap. Moisten the pastry edges with water to secure the seam.
- Arrange the sausage rolls on a parchment-lined baking tray, positioning them seam-side down. Delicately brush the exterior with egg wash for a golden, glossy finish. Use a sharp knife to lightly score diagonal lines, dividing each roll into approximately seven sections.
- Transfer the tray to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry achieves a rich, golden-brown color and appears crisp and flaky.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Slice along the scored lines and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Thaw puff pastry completely before using.
- Keep sausage filling well-seasoned.
- Serve warm as appetizers or brunch bites.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg