Description
Savory french onion sausage rolls blend classic comfort with gourmet flair. Rich pastry and caramelized onion filling create a delightful appetizer perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground sausage meat (pork, beef, or a mix)
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- ¼ cup (25 g) breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelization: Gently sauté onions in a well-oiled skillet over medium-low heat, stirring continuously to achieve a uniform golden-brown color without scorching.
- Flavor Development: Sprinkle sugar into the softening onions, allowing them to transform into a luscious, deep amber hue through methodical, unhurried cooking.
- Aromatic Infusion: Deglaze the caramelized onions with a vibrant splash of balsamic vinegar and fragrant thyme, creating a sophisticated and layered flavor foundation that will elevate the entire dish.
- Cooling and Resting: Transfer the aromatic onion mixture off the heat, permitting it to cool and meld, concentrating the complex sweet and tangy essence that will define the final preparation.
Notes
- Master Caramelization Technique: Slow-cook onions at medium-low heat, stirring gently to prevent burning and achieve uniform golden-brown color without scorching.
- Sugar Enhancement Strategy: Add sugar gradually to develop deep amber sweetness, transforming ordinary onions into a rich, complex flavor base that elevates the entire dish.
- Flavor Layering Approach: Incorporate balsamic vinegar and thyme at the end of caramelization to create a sophisticated, aromatic profile that adds depth and complexity.
- Cooling and Resting Method: Allow caramelized onion mixture to cool completely, which concentrates flavors and helps stabilize the mixture for better integration with other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg