Gluten Free Mini Sausage Rolls With Chutney

Tuck into these succulent gluten free mini sausage rolls with chutney which are perfect for an after school snack for the kids or make a great addition to a party buffet or summer picnic!

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I bet pastry is probably up there with one of the things that coeliacs or people following a gluten free diet miss the most.

There is something about warm, buttery, flaky puff pastry which can brighten the darkest day!

Well fear not! Tuck into these delicious mini sausage rolls and I promise you will not be disappointed!

I am yet to perfect my homemade gluten free pastry recipe so I regularly use Just Rol Gluten Free Puff Pastry Roll for all of my pastry recipes. I am however working on a great homemade version, so watch this space!

Using Just Rol is super quick and easy, I always make sure I have a roll in the fridge and you can make a variety of dishes with it.

Once you have tried the sausage rolls, why not check out my

Dairy & Gluten Free Ham & Cheese Pin Wheels,

Gluten Free Sausage Plait

or Gluten Free Puff Pastry Pizza.

Ingredients

Just Rol ready rolled gluten free puff pastry sheet - I love this brand and the results always come out really well. Top tip - take your pastry out of the fridge and unroll (leaving it on the greaseproof paper) 15 minutes before you want to use it. This will make the pastry easier to work with.

Sausages - For this recipe I have used Heck Sausages. The full range of Heck sausages are gluten free. You can use any sausage, however do double check the packaging on the sausages you choose to use as a lot of sausages contain gluten, especially the cheaper ones as they use rusk as a filler. You can also use sausage meat, however again be sure to check the ingredients.

Chutney - You can use any chutney you wish, but do check the packaging as some chutneys contain barley so will not be gluten free. I like this Cottage Delight Caramelised Onion Chutney which is gluten free.

Egg - To give your sausage rolls a enticing golden finish,  I recommend brushing an egg wash over your pastry before baking. If you have an egg allergy this can be substituted for milk or a plant based milk.

How to Make Gluten Free Mini Sausage Rolls with Chutney

• Pre heat the oven to 200 degrees / 180 fan / gas mark 4 to 5
• Remove pastry from the fridge and unroll it (but leave on the baking sheet). Leave it on the kitchen side to bring it to room temperature
• Skin the sausages by running a knife down the side of the sausage. Put the sausage meat into a mixing bowl and discard the skin. Mix with a wooden spoon until the sausage meat has come together into one big ball.

• Cut the pastry in half lengthways.
• Split your sausage mixture in half and distribute it down the middle of each horizontal slice of pastry.
• Add the chutney in a thin line below the sausage mixture.

• Egg (or milk) wash along the long length on the top side of both pastry slices.
• Roll lengthways towards the egg wash line, around the sausage meat and tuck under.
• Cut each roll in half and then cut each half into 4.
• Place on a baking tray fold side down. (You can use the baking sheet that comes with the pastry to line the tray)
• Brush each sausage roll with the egg (or milk) wash.
• Slice two lines in the top of each sausage roll with a knife to let the air escape whilst cooking.

• Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Dietary Requirements

Vegan

You can replace meat sausages with vegan sausages and use a plant based milk as the wash to coat the pastry and you have the perfect vegan afternoon snack!

Egg Free

Replace the egg wash with cows milk or any plant based milk and coat the sausage rolls as normal.

Sulphite Free

Ensure the sausages and chutney you select are free of sulphites.

Variations 

If you are looking for something a bit different here are some alternative filling ideas.

Pork & Cheddar- Grate 50g of cheddar (or dairy free) cheese and mix together with the sausage meat.

Pork & Apple - Swap the chutney for an equal amount of apple sauce to add a little sweetness.

Honey & Mustard - Add a tablespoon of both honey and mustard to the sausage mixture and stir in.

Chicken - For a healthier version, swap the sausage meat for the same quantity of chicken mince and add some fresh chopped parsley.

Let me know in the comments if you have a favourite filling combination, I’d love to know -) 

Please remember to double check all packaging for allergens if necessary.

Storage Instructions 

Can I make the sausage rolls in advance?

Yes! 

Once cooked you can store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Can you freeze them?

You sure can! 

To freeze uncooked, place the made up sausage rolls on a baking tray and freeze flat for around 4 hours (This stops the sausage rolls from sticking together) Once frozen, transfer into a freezer safe airtight container and pop back into the freezer. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

You can cook them straight from frozen, just add 10-15 minutes to the cooking time.

To freeze cooked, use the same method as if freezing uncooked (flat on a baking tray) just ensure that the sausage rolls have fully cooled before freezing. Defrost overnight in the fridge, you can then either eat them at room the temperature of pop in the oven for 5-10 minutes to heat through.

I hope you enjoy trying out this recipe - let me know what you think in the comments below!