Description
These Cheesy Spiced Sausage Rolls with Roasted Red Pepper Swirl are a flavorful appetizer or snack, combining store-bought pizza dough with a spiced sausage and creamy roasted red pepper filling. They’re easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350g (2.6 cups) Pizza Dough: Use room temperature dough for easy rolling.
- 150g (5oz) Spiced Beef Sausage: Thinly sliced for even distribution.
- 150g (1 cup) Mozzarella Cheese: Shredded, provides a cheesy pull.
- 100g (3½oz) Cream Cheese: Softened, for a smooth swirl.
- 80g (½ cup) Roasted Red Pepper: Finely chopped, adds sweetness.
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika: Adds smoky aroma.
- ¼ tsp Chili Flakes: Adjust to taste for desired heat.
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder: For savory flavor.
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil: For brushing and warming sauce.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
- 1 Egg + 1 tbsp Water: Egg wash for golden color.
- 2 tbsp (≈6g) Parsley: Chopped, for garnish.
- Optional: 30g (¼ cup) Mozzarella: Extra cheese for topping.
Instructions
- Prep Oven & Sheet: Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F) and oil a baking sheet.
- Make Pepper Swirl: Combine cream cheese, red pepper, paprika, chili flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roll & Fill Dough: Roll out dough, cut into strips, add mozzarella, sausage, and pepper swirl.
- Roll & Seal: Roll up dough tightly, sealing the seam with water.
- Arrange & Brush: Place rolls seam-down on sheet, brush with egg wash, and add extra mozzarella (optional).
- Bake & Drizzle: Bake 15-18 minutes until golden. Warm remaining pepper mixture with olive oil and drizzle over rolls.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
For a vegan option, use a plant-based milk alternative for the egg wash. Assembling ahead of time and freezing is a great time saver.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg