The best Australia Day sausage roll recipes (2024)

There’s nothing that can please a hungry crowd quite like a sausage roll.

They’re cheap, easy to make and super delicious!

Sausage rolls don’t have to be unhealthy, oily or even contain actual meat!

We’ve got 20 mouth-watering recipes for you to try – we promise everyone will find something they love.

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Classic sausage rolls

Classic sausage rolls

A classic Aussie favourite, your family will love these homemade version of the humble sausage roll. It’ll taste so much better coming straight from the oven, and you’ll know exactly what’s going into them.

See the full Australian Woman’s Weekly recipe here.

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Vegetarian sausage rolls

Vegetarian sausage rolls

These are jam-packed full of veggies, for a guilt-free Australia Day!

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Homemade sausage rolls

Homemade sausage rolls

Put the word “homemade” before anything and it immediately tastes better, right?

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Basic sausage rolls

Basic sausage rolls

You can’t go wrong with this classic recipe. Whip up a batch of this tasty sausage rolls for lunch or dinner with the family. All you need is a generous dollop of tomato sauce.

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Chicken sausage rolls

Chicken sausage rolls

Chicken mince is often cheaper than beef mince, so when it’s on special grab a packet and whip these up.

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Healthy sausage rolls

Healthy sausage rolls

The tasty morsels are a great way to sneak in some extra veggies without the kids noticing.

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Middle Eastern sausage rolls

Middle Eastern sausage rolls

Pistachios in a sausage roll?! We’re sold.

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Thai chicken sausage rolls

Thai chicken sausage rolls

It’s the zesty, spicy dipping sauce that really makes these sausage rolls stand out.

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Whole egg sausage rolls

Whole egg sausage rolls

It’s nice, it’s different and it’s unusual. This is kind of a twist on devilled eggs – and it’s delicious.

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Spicy kumara sausage rolls

Spicy kumara sausage rolls

Put a vegetarian twist on classic sausage rolls by using a hearty and spiced kumara (orange sweet potato) filling.

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Vegetable sausage rolls

Vegetable sausage rolls

Vegetarians shouldn’t have to miss out on Australia Day! You can use old, limp veggies sitting at the back of your fridge for these.

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Pork and fennel sausage rolls

Pork and fennel sausage rolls

Tasty homemade sausage rolls are perfect for a picnic or party or lunchbox. Classic Aussie fare with tomato sauce.

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Sausage rolls and pizza spirals

Sausage rolls and pizza spirals

Delight both children and adults with these top-quality homemade sausage rolls and pizza spirals.

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Spiced sausage rolls

Spiced sausage rolls

Adding a few extra spices like coriander and cumin really elevate the humble sausage roll.

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Moroccan sausage rolls

Moroccan sausage rolls

Gosh, how good is harissa paste? That stuff is the magic ingredient in these little rolls.

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Low fat beef sausage rolls

Low fat beef sausage rolls

Boasting reduced fat ingredients and carrot, these puff pastry sausage rolls are a delicious way for the kids to increase their vegetable intake.

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Spiced lamb sausage rolls

Spiced lamb sausage rolls

Your guests will be reaching for more with this gourmet version of classic sausage rolls. Crunchy, golden pastry compliments the tender lamb filling just begging to be dipped in tomato sauce and gobbled up.

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Lentil sausage rolls with tomato sumac salad

Lentil sausage rolls with tomato sumac salad

Reinvent a childhood favourite with these lentil sausage rolls with tomato sumac salad – tasty, wholesome and completely meat free!

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Italian-style sausage rolls

Italian-style sausage rolls

Italians really do everything better than the rest of us. The addition of semi-dried tomatoes and oregano leaves make these sausage rolls sing.

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Golden chicken sausage rolls

Golden chicken sausage rolls

The addition of sun-dried tomato pesto and tarragon make these absolutely delicious.

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What are Australian sausage rolls made of? ›

Australian sausage rolls are such a classic from the land down under! An amazing sausage filling gets wrapped in flaky puff pastry. First, prepare the filling. Combine the ground Italian sausage, onion, carrot, spinach, garlic, rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and one of the eggs in a bowl.

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How to get crispy bottom on sausage rolls? ›

Of course, a swathing of egg wash over the puff pastry makes for a crisp, flaky finish and a very good sausage roll.

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What country is famous for sausage rolls? ›

Wrapping meat in pastry dates back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans, but the modern sausage roll is thought to have originated in 19th Century France. Sausage rolls grew in popularity in London in the early 1800s as a cheap street food, and rapidly became a quintessentially British snack.

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What are Australian sausages called? ›

Aussies have a plethora of names for sausages and the ways and contexts in which we eat them. Snag is perhaps the most famous slang term for sausages, followed closely by banger.

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What is the American equivalent of a sausage roll? ›

I agree with Malcolm Minchin - the US doesn't have what the British, Australians, and Kiwis normally think of as a sausage roll. As others have mentioned, they are generically called pigs in a blanket. In Texas they call them kolaches, (which is a Czech fruit pastry with sausage or hotdogs replacing the fruit.)

What is a sausage roll in Australian slang? ›

Colloquial rhyming slang for 'goal'. As in 'What a great sausage roll! '. Also a delicious meat and pastry snack that goes well at half time.

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Why chill sausage rolls before cooking? ›

I understand that you want to store unbaked saussage rolls and bake them the next day. IMHO you should be fine as long as the filling isn't too wet. Chill the pastry and the filling well before assembling, this will firm up the fats and reduce seeping from filling to pastry dough.

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Why do you add breadcrumbs to sausage rolls? ›

Sausage Roll Filling Ingredients

Puff Pastry – Pre-made and pre-rolled does the trick perfectly!
Ground Pork – NOT sausage meat! ...
Bacon – Yup! ...
Worcestershire Sauce – A gorgeous douse of flavour that pairs perfectly with pork.
Breadcrumbs – To lock in moisture. ...
Egg – To bind the meat and glaze the pastry.

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Why do my sausage rolls burn on the bottom? ›

Radiant heat transfer from the lower burner transfers a lot of energy directly into the bottom of the baking sheet. That raises the temperature of the baking sheet and results in non-uniform cooking of your pastry item. That is why the bottom of your pastries are burning.

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Can you buy sausage rolls in America? ›

You can find sausage rolls in pizza shops in New York, but if course, they use pizza dough on the outside, and Italian sausages, which are also quite different. I suspect they're an Italian-American thing, not an authentic Italian food.

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What are German sausage rolls called? ›

National variants. Similar meat and pastry recipes include the Czech klobásník, the Belgian worstenbroodje, the Dutch saucijzenbroodje, the German Münsterländer Wurstbrötchen and sausage bread in the United States.

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What is Australian slang for girl? ›

Though it is not as common as it once was, “sheila” is the Australian slang for girl or woman. It originally came from the Irish name Síle, which was exclusively used with women. Nowadays, “sheila” is considered one of the milder Australian slang insults, so it's best not to use it.

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What do aussies call eggs? ›

Australians use a couple of other colloquial words for a hen's egg. The Australian English word googie or goog is an informal term that dates from the 1880s. It derives from British dialect goggy, a child's word for an egg. A closer parallel to the jocular bum nut, however, is the word cackleberry.

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What is the Australian slang for sausage in bread? ›

A sausage sizzle (also referred to as 'sausage in bread' or a sausage sandwich) is a grilled or barbecued community event held in Australia and New Zealand.

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What meat is in sausages Australia? ›

A sausage is a type of meat product usually made from ground meat, often pork, beef, or poultry, along with salt, spices and other flavourings. Other ingredients such as grains or breadcrumbs may be included as fillers or extenders.

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What are sausage skins made of in Australia? ›

Produced from natural occurring collagen, removed, extracted and refined from cow hides. Easy to use with no soaking required. Manufactured into lengths referred to as 'slugs' which are packed into a 'caddy'. Made specifically for a use i.e. as a fresh sausage or a processed sausage.

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What is a sausage in bread called in Australia? ›

A sausage sizzle (also referred to as 'sausage in bread' or a sausage sandwich) is a grilled or barbecued community event held in Australia and New Zealand.

The best Australia Day sausage roll recipes (2024)

Classic sausage rolls

Vegetarian sausage rolls

Homemade sausage rolls

Basic sausage rolls

Chicken sausage rolls

Healthy sausage rolls

Middle Eastern sausage rolls

New We Love Lamb ad is a subtle hint to move Australia Day

Thai chicken sausage rolls

Whole egg sausage rolls

Spicy kumara sausage rolls

Vegetable sausage rolls

Pork and fennel sausage rolls

Sausage rolls and pizza spirals

Spiced sausage rolls

Moroccan sausage rolls

Low fat beef sausage rolls

Spiced lamb sausage rolls

Lentil sausage rolls with tomato sumac salad

Italian-style sausage rolls

Golden chicken sausage rolls

FAQs

What are Australian sausage rolls made of? ›

What are German sausage rolls called? ›

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