Merguez Sausage Rolls
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Merguez Sausage Rolls

Merguez Sausage Rolls

Lamb spiked with harissa is wrapped in flaky puff pastry for a North African take on sausage rolls.

Servings: 18 servings (1 serving = 1 roll)
Prep
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Filling
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Ground lamb, raw
1 lb
2 cups
Cumin, ground
1/2 tsp
Coriander, ground
1/2 tsp
Fennel seeds, dried, ground
1/2 tsp
Garlic, dried, minced
1 tsp
Kosher salt
1 tsp
Harissa
1.50 oz
2 Tbsp
Egg, large
2 oz
1 each
Water, cool approx. 72°F
1 Tbsp
Prep
  1. Thaw puff pastry sheet, covered, either at room temp. 15-30 minutes until flexible or refrigerate overnight.
Filling
  1. Combine lamb, cumin, coriander, fennel, garlic, salt and harissa in large mixing bowl until well-mixed.
  2. Separate sausage mixture into 2 equal portions and form each into logs approx. 14 1/2-inches long.
  3. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
Assembly
  1. Cut puff pastry sheet in half the long way (horizontally), creating 5-inch tall x 14 1/2-inches long pieces.
  2. Place sausage filling log on center of each pastry piece; adjust length as needed to fit full length of dough.
  3. Whisk together egg and water to create an egg wash; brush on long edges of pastry dough.
  4. Bring a long edge of pastry dough over sausage filling and continue rolling up; use a fork to seal the seam.
  5. Place seam-side down on cutting board; slice into 9 pieces (approx. 1 3/4-inches wide)
  6. Place sausage rolls onto parchment-lined sheet tray; brush tops and sides with egg wash.
  7. Bake as directed below until cooked through and crust is golden brown; serve warm.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
350°F
14-18 minutes
Standard Oven
400°F
18-22 minutes
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 7 minutes of baking.

  • Tip: Serve with additional harissa for dipping if desired. Make these rolls ahead and freeze prior to baking; adjust bake time accordingly.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 roll
Calories
500
Calories from Fat
330
% Daily Value
Total Fat
37g
57%
Saturated Fat
18g
91%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg
10%
Sodium
400mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
1g
Protein
10g
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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