How to Make 5-Ingredient Easy Cheesy Jalapeño Sausage Rolls

Nicky Corbishley
Aug 30, 2015

Sausage rolls are the ultimate British party food. They never go out of fashion, they’re always the first to go at any party and everyone can always manage just one more. As good as the classic British sausage roll is, we decided to give it a bit of a facelift with the addition of jalapeños and parmesan. That hint of cheesiness and hit of chili heat is so good you might just be able to manage three, four or five more!

Ingredients:

Makes 28-30 small sausage rolls

– 14-ounce pack ready-rolled puff pastry

– 5 thick, good quality sausages

– 3 jalapeños

– 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan

– 1 egg

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit/200 degrees Celsius. Chop one of the jalapeños into very small pieces and slice the other two into small slices. Set aside.
  2. Unroll the pastry and cut lengthwise into two equal-size strips.
  3. Remove the skin from the sausages and place 2 1/2 sausages lengthwise along the middle of one of the pastry strips. You may need to roll the sausages slightly to make them longer and thinner so they reach the ends of the pastry. Repeat with the remaining sausage and pastry.
  4. Sprinkle the chopped jalapeños and then the shredded parmesan over the sausage meat.
  5. Whisk the egg lightly in a small bowl, and brush the top length of each piece of pastry with the egg.
  6. Starting from the bottom, roll the sausage rolls up tightly so you have two long rolls. Turn the rolls over and press the seams shut using a fork, then turn over again and brush the top of the rolls with more egg wash.
  7. Slice the rolls into small slices — about 14-15 slices per roll. Then pierce each sausage roll with a fork. Place on one large or two medium baking trays, ensuring there is a little space around each sausage roll, as they will expand.
  8. Place in the oven and cook for 13 minutes.
  9. While the sausage rolls are cooking, pour the remaining egg wash out onto a plate and layer the jalapeños on the egg wash.
  10. Take the sausage rolls out of the oven and place a slice of jalapeño on top of each sausage roll, egg wash side down (using the egg wash like glue). Place back in the oven for 2-3 further minutes.
  11. Take out of the oven and allow to cool before using a sharp spatula to remove the sausage rolls from the tray. Using the sharp spatula will help if any of the sausage rolls stick to the tray. Serve warm, or allow to cool before serving.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit/200 degrees Celsius. Chop one of the jalapeños into very small pieces, and cut the other two into small slices.

Unroll the pastry and cut lengthwise into two equal-size strips.

Remove the skin from the sausages and place 2 1/2 sausages lengthwise along the middle of one of the pastry strips. You’ll probably need to roll the sausages slightly to make them longer and thinner so they reach the ends of the pastry. Repeat with the remaining sausage and pastry.

Sprinkle the chopped jalapeños and then the shredded parmesan over the sausage meat. Looking good so far!

Brush a little egg wash on the top length of each piece of pastry.

Starting from the bottom, roll the sausage rolls up tightly so you have two long rolls.Turn the rolls over and press the seams shut using a fork, then turn over again and brush the top of the rolls with more egg wash.

Slice the rolls into bite-size pieces, about 14-15 slices per roll. Then pierce each sausage roll with a fork. Place on one large or two medium baking trays.

Cook in the oven for 13 minutes.

While the sausage rolls are cooking, pour the remaining egg wash onto a plate and layer the jalapeños on top.

Take the sausage rolls out of the oven and place a slice of jalapeño on top of each sausage roll, egg wash side down (using the egg wash like glue). Place back in the oven for 2-3 further minutes. Take out of the oven and allow to cool before using a sharp spatula to remove the sausage rolls from the tray. Pro tip: Cooled sausage rolls can be placed in an airtight container in the fridge and eaten the next day.

Delicious served warm or cold!

These make for a great party appetizer or an after-school snack for the little ones.

What’s your favorite pastry snack? Share your pastry photos with us using the hashtags #britstagram and #iamcreative.

Get A Head Start On Thanksgiving With This Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Recipe

When it comes to prepping Thanksgiving dinner, we'll take any make-ahead ideas we can get. That's why we are *obsessed* with this insanely yummy mashed potato recipe from Half Baked Harvest. Easy to make, delicious to eat, and even better to check off your to-do-list, these mashed potatoes are rich and full of garlicky goodness. We'll let Tieghan Gerard take it from here!

Make Ahead Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, the best holiday mashed potatoes. Made simply with sweet roasted garlic, fresh herbs, and salted butter. Each bite is perfectly smooth, creamy, and so delicious. The secret? Cooking the potatoes together with the milk and cream, then adding in roasted garlic cloves for a delicious garlic flavor that isn't overpowering. This method makes for the creamiest and most flavorful mashed potatoes. They're perfect for making ahead of time for easy entertaining!

What's the secret to these potatoes?

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Two things… first, the roasted garlic. Roasting the garlic adds just the right amount of garlic flavor that's delicious but not over powering.

Second, cook the potatoes together with the milk and herbs. This means no boiling the potatoes, no extra steps, nothing fancy. It turns out that creating almost perfect mashed potatoes is actually really easy.

The Steps — Roast The Garlic

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Start with the garlic since it takes time to roast in the oven. If you've never done it before it really adds a layer of deliciousness to your recipes.

Simply slice the top portion of the garlic head off to reveal the cloves. Then place the garlic on a small piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap the garlic up. Roast for about forty minutes, until the garlic is deeply golden and soft.

Then simply squeeze the cloves out of the garlic skin.

Meanwhile, Make The Potatoes 

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Combine the potatoes with the milk and cream in a large pot on the stove. Add the herbs, then cook until the potatoes are tender. This will take about twenty-five minutes or so. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them, BUT, be sure to save the cream – you'll need it!

Now, the potato ricer…it's key to making ultra-smooth mashed potatoes. Do you have to have a potato ricer? No, a good ole masher works too. But if you want the smoothest mashed potatoes, a ricer works really well.

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Take the mashed potatoes and those roasted garlic cloves and put them right back into the pot. Then add back the cream and also add some butter. Cook until the butter is melted…and that's it…the most perfectly flavored creamy mashed potatoes!

Honest these are the BEST – classic, but with amazing flavor and texture.

The added bonus is just how easy these are to make…and that you can make them ahead of time. Steps for warming in the oven, slow cooker, or on the stove are listed in the directions!

Make Ahead Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
  2. Slice off the top portion of the garlic head to expose some of the cloves. Place the garlic on a piece of foil. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap it up, and bake for 40-55 minutes, until deeply golden and very soft.
  3. Let the garlic cool, then squeeze out the cloves.
  4. Meanwhile, In a large dutch oven, combine the potatoes, heavy cream, milk, sage, and thyme. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and cook 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Drain the potatoes, reserving all of the cream. Discard the thyme and sage. Press the potatoes and roasted garlic cloves through a potato ricer. Then add them back to the warm pot. Alternately, you can add the potatoes back to the pot and mash with a potato masher.
  6. Over low heat, add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved cream and the butter. Continue to add more of the cream until your desired consistency is reached. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
  7. If desired, brown a little butter with sage or thyme and swirl into the potatoes before serving. Serve warm and creamy.

To Make Ahead:

  • In the Oven: Prepare the mashed potatoes as directed through step 6. Spoon the potatoes into a large baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat in the oven, preheat the oven to 325° F. Pour 1/2 cup milk or cream over the potatoes and add 2 tablespoons butter, do not stir. Cover the potatoes tightly with foil and transfer to the oven. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are warmed through. Stir before serving.
  • Slow Cooker: Prepare the mashed potatoes as directed through step 6. Spoon the potatoes into the slower cooker, cover, and keep on low for up to 4 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, turn the heat to low or high, add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons butter, do not stir. Cover and let the cream warm and the butter melt. Stir before serving.
  • On the Stove: Prepare the mashed potatoes as directed through step 6. Add 1/2 cup cream and 2 tablespoons butter. Place the potatoes over low heat, gently stirring until warmed throughout.

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The Real Ages Of The ‘Outer Banks’ Cast Will Shock You

If there's one thing that unites all teen TV shows, it's consistently casting people who are way too old to play high schoolers. Riverdale, One Tree Hill, and even Stranger Things have all fallen victim to this trend, boasting a lineup of beefy, chiseled actors who are supposed to be 15 years old. And Outer Banks is no exception.

OBX season 4 part 2 drops on Netflix November 7, and if you're like me, you're going down every rabbit hole to find out as much as possible about your favorite Pogues, which is why I scoured the internet to figure out the actors' ages — and how they compare to their character ages (including the cast member that's almost TWICE their character's age). Keep reading for the full scoop!

The 'Outer Banks' Cast Ages Vs. Their Characters

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Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron

Sarah Cameron is 19 years old in Outer Banks season 4, while Madelyn Cline turns 27 on December 21.

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Rudy Pankow as JJ Maybank (or is it JJ Groff now?)

JJ Maybank is around 19 years old when Wes Genrette asks the Pogues to find Blackbeard's treasure. Actor Rudy Pankow is 26.

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Chase Stokes as John B. Routledge

While fearless leader John B. Routledge is also around 19, Chase Stokes is actually 32 years old. That makes him 13 years older than John B.!

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Madison Bailey as Kiara Carrera

In Outer Banks season 4 Kie Carrera's 19 years old. In real life, Madison Bailey is 25.

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Carlacia Grant as Cleo Anderson

Cleo Anderson seems to be around the same age as the rest of the Pogues, which would make her 19. Actress Carlacia Grant is 33 years old.

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Jonathan Daviss as Pope Heyward

Pope Heyward is in the same grade as JJ, Kie, and John B., which would mean he's also 19 during Outer Banks season 4. Jonathan Daviss turned 24 in February.

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Drew Starkey as Rafe Cameron

Rafe Cameron started the series at 19, which would make him 22 now. Drew Starkey just turned 31 on November 4. (Happy late birthday Drew!)

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Austin North as Topper Thornton

Topper Thornton is probably 19 years old in OBX 4, while Austin North is 28 in real life.

Check out How Old The Bridgerton Cast Is for more shocking celeb revelations ;).

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Bethany Joy Lenz Wants To “Turn Back Time” After Revealing Sophia Bush Friendship Fell Apart During ‘One Tree Hill’

One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz basically broke the internet when she revealed she was in a cult for 10 years — and just how much it affected her time on the teen drama. Her new book Dinner for Vampires chronicles her experience joining the Big House Family Cult, and the actress told Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper she even distanced herself from the rest of the cast because of how controlling the group became. Unfortunately, that included her newfound friendship with Sophia Bush.

"Sophia herself was also hilarious and a bit mischievous, always down for an impulsive adventure," Bethany writes in her book (via People). Even though the pair started off the show so close they adopted puppies together, they quickly drifted, and Bethany adds, "I soon realized I wasn't equipped to get too close to Sophia."

"As bubbly and compassionate as she was, she was even more intelligent...Her mind could have been put to good use by NASA — except, of course, she's so beautiful the astronauts would never want to leave Earth," she continues. "I failed to notice that she was also trying hard...Frequently favored and constantly underestimated in life because of her beauty, Sophia worked obsessively at proving her value."

This honestly sounds pretty familiar to Brooke's character arc on the show — and it reminds me of the fact Sophia Bush said Mark Schwann and the writer's room wrote their personal struggles into the show. "They made practice of taking advantage of people's personal lives," she said on an episode of Dax Shepherd's Armchair Expert podcast. "Deeply personal things that were happening in their lives and they would wind up in storylines. It wasn't OK."

Bethany Joy Lenz continues that despite the fact her and Sophia hit it off at the beginning of filming, she "was using religion as my benchmark."

"My budding friendship with sweet Sophia became a casualty of this, and instead of sitting shiva for my ego, I really f—ing wish I could turn back time, walk into her trailer, and give her a long, hard hug," Bethany says.

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While that breaks my heart more than a little, OTH fans everywhere are thankful the actresses have reunited since the show wrapped (and Bethany left the cult in 2012) for their Drama Queens rewatch podcast.

"We definitely talked about our time back then and what was hard and how great it was to reconnect and the feelings of unraveling things that were so mysterious to us at the time," Bethany told Alex Cooper. She also spoke on the recent rumored feud between her and Hilarie Burton, which fans began to discuss after they realized the actresses didn't follow each other on Instagram anymore.

"I love Hilarie,” she says. “I have always and will always and I don’t have any problem with her...There have been some bizarre misunderstandings that I really hope we can figure out one day, but I love that girl."

See The Adorable One Tree Hill Cast Reunion Pics for more on your favorite show.

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