Holiday Sausage & Apple Puff Pastry Bake
Holiday Sausage & Apple Puff Pastry Bake is the ultimate comfort food, blending savory sausage and sweet apples enveloped in flaky pastry. This delightful dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also creates a warm atmosphere perfect for family gatherings. With its golden-brown exterior and mouthwatering aroma, it’s sure to be the star of any holiday table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 pastries 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 medium sweet apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp), diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage and onion until browned.
- Add diced apples, salt, pepper, and optional herbs; cook until apples are slightly tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares.
- Spoon filling onto each pastry square; fold and seal edges with a fork.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with egg wash, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different sausages or add dried cranberries for extra sweetness. To store leftovers, wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap; refrigerate for up to three days.