Description
Sausage French Onion Puffs elevate appetizer game with a delightful blend of caramelized onions and savory sausage nestled in flaky pastry. Guests will devour these irresistible bites that promise a perfect balance of rich flavors and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground sausage
- 1 cup (226 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup (226 g) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 package (1 lb or 454 g) puff pastry (thawed)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and heat the oven to 400F (200C) for optimal pastry cooking.
- Sauté ground sausage and chopped onions in a skillet over medium heat until meat browns and onions become translucent, then drain excess grease thoroughly.
- Create filling by blending cooked sausage and onions with cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Gently unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and slice into uniform 3×3 inch squares using a sharp knife.
- Distribute a generous spoonful of sausage mixture into the center of each pastry square, carefully folding diagonal corners towards the middle and firmly pinching edges to create secure parcels.
- Arrange filled pastry puffs on prepared baking sheet and delicately brush tops with beaten egg for a glossy, golden finish.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color and puffy texture.
- Remove from oven and allow puffs to rest for several minutes, ensuring they’re cool enough to handle before serving warm.
Notes
- Swap out ground sausage for plant-based crumbles to create a vegetarian version that’s equally delicious and satisfying.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding fresh thyme or rosemary to the sausage mixture for an aromatic twist.
- Freeze unbaked puffs for up to one month, allowing you to prepare ahead and enjoy fresh appetizers anytime unexpected guests arrive.
- Create smaller bite-sized puffs by cutting pastry into smaller squares, perfect for cocktail parties or appetizer spreads.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg