Gluten-Free JOC Appetizer: Sausage Rolls

Ingredients:

1 pound gluten-free sausage meat (ensure it's gluten-free)
1 sheet gluten-free puff pastry
1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the gluten-free puff pastry package (usually around 375°F or 190°C).

In a bowl, combine the gluten-free sausage meat, gluten-free breadcrumbs, dried sage, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.

Roll out the gluten-free puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface (use gluten-free flour) to make a rectangle.

Cut the pastry into smaller rectangles, about 3x6 inches in size.

Take a portion of the sausage mixture and shape it into a log. Place the sausage log in the center of each pastry rectangle.

Fold the pastry over the sausage, sealing the edges with a bit of water. Press the edges with a fork to create a decorative pattern and to ensure they are well-sealed.

Place the sausage rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops of the rolls with beaten egg to give them a golden brown finish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the sausage is cooked through.

Allow the gluten-free Sausage Rolls to cool slightly before serving. They make a fantastic gluten-free appetizer for any occasion!