Description
Savory French onion sausage rolls blend classic pastry with rich caramelized onion flavors, creating a delightful appetizer that marries French culinary elegance with hearty comfort. Crisp, golden pastry and deeply seasoned sausage promise a memorable bite that will transport you straight to a charming Parisian bistro.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground sausage meat (pork, beef, or a mix)
Aromatic Vegetables and Herbs:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (25 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pastry and Egg Wash:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Optional Garnish:
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions in a generously oiled skillet over medium-low temperature, gently stirring to prevent burning and ensure even browning.
- Gradually incorporate sugar into the softening onions, allowing them to develop a rich, deep amber color through slow, patient cooking.
- Enhance the onion mixture with a splash of balsamic vinegar and fragrant thyme, creating a complex and aromatic flavor profile that elevates the entire preparation.
- Remove the caramelized onion mixture from heat, allowing it to cool and settle, which will help intensify the concentrated sweet and tangy notes.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, rich flavor without burning, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning.
- Add a pinch of salt during onion cooking to help break down cell walls and speed up the caramelization process.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free puff pastry or wrap the filling in large lettuce leaves for a low-carb alternative.
- Enhance the savory profile by deglazing the pan with a splash of red wine after caramelizing onions, adding complexity to the final dish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg