Humble homemade sausage rolls have been a hit at kids’ parties and footy games for decades and, while we never tire of the iconic beef mince recipe smothered in tomato sauce, getting fancy with our fillings is always fun.
Here, we’ve pulled together a few of our favourite homemade sausage rolls, all encased in that perfect flaky pastry. There’s everything from our classic beef version to gourmet pork, lamb and chicken options. We’ve also included delicious vegetarian options for those who are on a meat-free diet, as well as gluten free options.
Are you looking for more finger food ideas for a party, or footy finals recipe ideas?
Women’s Weekly sausage rolls
Our Test Kitchen Sausage Rolls, beloved by The Weekly team.
Air fryer sausage rolls
These caramelised onion, dill and caraway sausage rolls will be a hit at your next party!
Gluten-free sausage rolls
All the classic taste – without the gluten.
Pork and apple sausage rolls
It’s a long way to the shop…
Sausage rolls
Because it’s a long way to the shop when you want a sausage roll.
Julie Goodwin’s Italian-style sausage rolls
A favourite with a twist.
Middle Eastern sausage rolls
Sausage rolls can be made and frozen in advance. Allow an extra 10 minutes when baking from frozen. Middle-Eastern spice blend is available from supermarkets. Substitute with 1 tablespoon each ground cumin and coriander mixed with 1/2 teaspoon each ground turmeric and cardamom. Note
Pork, fennel and fig sausage rolls
These pork, fennel and fig sausage rolls will be the most gourmet snack at the party.
Chicken, preserved lemon & spinach sausage rolls
You can decorate the rolls at the end of step 4, by marking the tops with a flat-bladed knife in a criss-cross pattern. Note
Thai chicken sausage rolls
To make 1 cup of breadcrumbs, process 4 slices day-old white bread. The dipping sauce recipe makes 3/4 cup. Note
Vegetarian sausage rolls
Vegetarian mince is a soy vegetable protein that looks just like regular mince and is sold refrigerated in supermarkets. These rolls freeze well before they are baked, which means you can store them for a no-fuss dinner. Simply allow an extra 20 minutes baking time when you remove them from the freezer to bake from […]
Homemade sausage rolls
If you don’t have a piping bag, snip about 2.5cm off the corner of a plastic freezer bag and pipe through this instead. Note
Pork and fennel sausage rolls
Nothing beats a homemade sausage roll.
Spiced lamb sausage rolls
Your guests will be reaching for more with this gourmet version of classic sausage rolls. Crunchy, golden pastry compliments the tender lamb filling just begging to be dipped in tomato sauce and gobbled up.
Spicy kumara sausage rolls
Put a vegetarian twist on classic sausage rolls by using a hearty and spiced kumara (orange sweet potato) filling, like this recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Super Vegetarian’ cookbook.
Caramelised onion, dill and caraway sausage rolls
Caramelised onion gives these bite-sized sausage rolls a touch of sweetness to complement the savoury flavours.
Basic sausage rolls
Whip up a batch of these tasty sausage rolls for parties, lunch or dinner with the family.
Lentil sausage rolls with tomato sumac salad
Reinvent a childhood favourite with these lentil sausage rolls with tomato sumac salad – tasty, wholesome and completely meat free!
Thai chicken sausage rolls
It’s a long way to the shop…
Vegetarian sausage rolls
It’s a long way to the shop…
Pork and fennel sausage rolls
Flaky pastry and pork mince with fragrant fennel. Yes please!
Lamb, eggplant and haloumi sausage rolls
It’s a long way to the shop…
Chicken, fetta and rocket sausage rolls
Delicious bite-sized morsels of tasty chicken, fetta and rocket mixture wrapped in flaky pastry.
Easy satay chicken sausage rolls
Roll with it.
