गुरुवार, 7 अक्तूबर 2021

Simple and Delicious Sausage Rolls

Sausage rolls are perfectly flaky, savory, and absolutely delicious! The best appetizer or snack, these sausage rolls will for sure be a hit among your party guests!

Whether you dip them or eat them plain, these sausage rolls are SOO GOOD. In fact, if you love these sausage rolls then go ahead and try these other appetizers like these Sliders, Smokies, or these yummy Meatballs.

Zoomed in picture of sausage rolls.

Sausage Rolls are the BEST

I love food that is a mini snack that I can stack up on my plate! These sausage rolls are the perfect bite-sized appetizer that you can load up on or only eat a few and save room for other yummy treats! With the perfect flaky crust and a bold sausage in the center, it’s the perfect combination! You can eat them plain or dip them in some ketchup. No matter what you do, you won’t be able to stop at just one!

These sausage rolls are so simple and easy to make and are SOO delicious! The sausage is perfectly seasoned with mild flavorings that have a bold taste. The outside is a textured and flaky roll that falls apart in your mouth when you take a bite! They are not your typical appetizer so I love bringing these to a party to surprise my guests! In fact, host your own party and start out with some Creamy Chicken Alfredo Dip, Corn Fritters, and Sticky Honey Garlic Wings and you will have a party to remember! These sausage rolls are so delicious and will for sure be a hit!

What’s IN Sausage Rolls?

These sound complicated but are so easy to make! Using only a few ingredients that you probably already have on hand, you will be eating these yummy sausage rolls in no time! See the recipe card below for a list of exact measurements.

  • Ground sausage: You will obviously need this to make sausage rolls!
  • Italian breadcrumbs: regular breadcrumbs work but the Italian breadcrumbs will give it that added flavor!
  • Eggs: I like to use eggs that are at room temperature before cooking so that they mix better!
  • Garlic cloves: If you dont have any fresh garlic cloves on hand them you can use the minced garlic from your fridge! ½ tsp equals one clove of garlic.  
  • Paprika: A sweet spice that will add in a mild flavor.
  • Worcestershire sauce: Even though most people can’t say the name of this sauce, it is a MUST in this recipe and has a great flavor!
  • Salt and pepper: Used to season your recipe.
  • Frozen puff pastry: I get mine out to thaw about an hour or two to thaw before I plan to cook.

Let’s Get Cooking!

These sausage rolls only take about 20 minutes from start to finish! They are so simple and easy to make, you will go crazy over them!

  1. Preheat oven and mix: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a bowl mix together sausage, bread crumbs, one egg, garlic, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper.
  2. Cut: Cut the sheet of puff pastry into 3 sections.
  3. Make egg wash and brush it on: Create an egg wash using 1 egg and 2 Tablespoons water and whisk. Brush on the inside of the pastry.
  4. Add in meat and fold into pastry: Take ¼ cup of the meat and line the sausage down the center of the puff pastry. Fold the puff pastry over the meat and take a fork to pinch the seams shut. Brush the outside of the puff pastry with remaining egg wash.
  5. Cut and put on baking sheet: Cut the puff pastry into two inch pieces and lay onto a baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
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Baking Tips

These sausage rolls are so easy and delicious to make! I have a few tips that will help make this baking process seamless!

  • Don’t overfill or wrap too tight: You don’t want these bursting open! When I am filling these up, I like to make sure that I have plenty of room to fold over the pasty and seal them up with my fork. Brushing them with the eggwash on top will act like a glue that will help hold them together!
  • To keep them from being dry: When you are putting the meat ingredients together, don’t over work it. Mix it up just enough to get all of the ingredients evenly spread. If you overmix the meat, these will turn out dry.
  • How to know when they are done: The outside will be flaky and golden brown and the inside shoule bet at 165 degrees farenheit!
  • Choose a lower-fat sausage: If your sausage rolls turned out soggy, it’s probably because of the amount of fat in them. They have higher amounts of oil and liquid. Try and get sausage that has a lower fat content and this will help prevent that from happening!
A sausage roll on a baking sheet.

Can I Make These Ahead of Time?

Yes! This is a great option when you want to have these on hand for a quick appetizer or snack! You can freeze these either cooked or uncooked but uncooked will last longer in your freezer! Follow the normal instructions on how to put them together. Then, place them on a baking sheet (not touching each other) in the freezer for about 1-2 hours until frozen. Take them out and place them in a labeled ziplock bag or sealed container. They can last in your freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw them in your fridge and cook as directed on the recipe card. Or, you can cook them from frozen and change the cooking time to 30-40 minutes instead!

Sausage rolls on a platter with ketchup.

How to Store Leftovers

If you happen to have a few extra of these leftovers, then you can store them and eat them later! They are SOO good and make a great snack the next day!

  • Refrigerate: Once your sausage rolls hae cooled, store them in an airtight container. Place them in the fridge and they can last there for about 2-3 days!
  • Reheat: To reheat the sausage rolls, Preheat oven to 425 degrees and cook them for about 10 minutes or until heated through. You can heat these up in the microwave but they will be soggy.
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Simple and Delicious Sausage Rolls

Sausage rolls are perfectly flaky, savory, and absolutely delicious! The best appetizer or snack, these sausage rolls will for sure be a hit among your party guests! 
Course Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword sausage rolls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 284kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground sausage
  • 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs divided
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a bowl mix together sausage, bread crumbs, one egg, garlic, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper.
  • Cut the sheet of puff pastry into 3 sections.
  • Create an egg wash using 1 egg and 2 Tablespoons water and whisk. Brush on the inside of the pastry.
  • Take ¼ cup of the meat and line the sausage down the center of the puff pastry. Fold the puff pastry over the meat and take a fork to pinch the seams shut. Brush the outside of the puff pastry with the remaining egg wash.
  • Cut the puff pastry into two-inch pieces and lay onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 622mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg


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Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake

Caramel apple upside-down cake is just the dessert you need for fall! It’s rich, moist, and smothered in a scrumptious caramel glaze!

Can’t get enough of the caramel apple combination? Try out my tasty caramel apple cheesecake bars, cinnamon rolls, and french toast casserole!

Taking a slice out of caramel apple upside down cake, served on a white dish.

Moist and Delicious Caramel Apple Cake

Utah is finally cooling down. We’ve been loving it! Besides being able to wear my comfiest sweaters, fall is my favorite season because of the desserts! Time to put pumpkin spice aside for a second. I love pumpkin season but apple has a special place in my heart. I always have a bowl of fresh apples on hand because my kids and I love them so much. To be honest, I just got done obsessing over apple hand pies. Now it’s time for a perfect fall take on a classic upside-down cake! I can’t wait for you guys to try it!

Let’s talk about this caramel apple upside-down cake. Have you ever made a cake that you couldn’t stop eating because it was so amazing? Yeah, this was one of those. Holy cow it was amazing. When I flipped it upside down, the brown sugar caramel goodness on the bottom drizzled down the sides. The apples were perfectly soft and flavorful! You get those amazing fruity, fall spices in every bite. I had my slice with a scoop of homemade ice cream on top. Whipped cream tastes great, too! Honestly, though, this cake is so moist and flavorful, it tastes incredible served on its own!

Ingredients for Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake

These are all of the ingredients you need for this perfect cake! It starts with your favorite fresh apples. Add in the delicious spiced cake and you have the ultimate fall dessert! I love that so many of these ingredients are things I already have in my kitchen.

  • Butter: Used in caramel glaze and cake base. Butter adds fat content for moisture and also gives your cake a rich flavor!
  • Brown Sugar: Brown sugar gives your glaze its amazing color and sweetness.
  • Cinnamon: A little ground cinnamon is key for the perfect fall flavor!
  • Apples: I use medium apples here, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges.
  • All-Purpose Flour: Perfect for a light, airy cake structure.
  • Baking Powder: Makes your caramel apple upside-down cake nice and fluffy!
  • Salt: Salt is added to enhance overall flavor.
  • Granulated Sugar: Adds the perfect sweetness to your upside-down cake. It also melts down when baked for the perfect texture!
  • Eggs: Used to add moisture and bind everything together.
  • Vanilla: Adds a richer flavor. I like using pure vanilla extract for best results!
  • Milk: Used to make the cake batter nice and smooth. I like using whole milk for its fat content. The more fats in your cake, the more moist it will be!

Whipped Cream Topping

Adding whipped cream on top is completely up to you, but I think it is the perfect finishing touch! Once you make whipped cream at home, it is so hard to go back to canned!

  • Heavy Whipping Cream: This is the base of your topping.
  • Powdered Sugar: Adding a little powdered sugar gives your whipped cream its perfect sweetness. Keeps it nice and smooth, too!

Making Your Cake

Making a caramel apple upside-down cake is super easy! In just a few steps of mixing and baking, you’ll create a flavorful fall treat! It’s the perfect dessert to throw together for parties. These flavors are irresistible!

  1. Preheat Oven and Prep Pan: First, preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Spray an 9 inch round or square pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Melt Glaze Ingredients Together: In a medium saucepan, melt ¼ cup butter over medium heat until melted. Then, add in the brown sugar. Bring it to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon. Pour into the bottom of the greased pan. Next, arrange the apples over the brown sugar mixture.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium size bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ½ teaspoon cinnamon and salt. Set bowl aside.
  4. Beat Sugar, Butter, Eggs, and Vanilla: In a large bowl or mixer, beat together 1 cup sugar, and ½ cup butter on medium speed until fluffy. Add in eggs and vanilla.
  5. Mix in Flour and Milk: Next, beat in flour mixture alternating with the milk until smooth. Pour the batter over the apples and spread evenly.
  6. Bake: Bake 55-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  7. Prepare Whipped Topping: Meanwhile, to make the whipped topping, beat whipping cream on high until soft peaks start to form. Add in 2 tablespoons sugar.
  8. Flip Cake and Serve: Run knife along the edges of the cake and flip upside down on a pan. Serve warm with whipped cream on top.
Process shots of preparing glaze and cake.

Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake Tips and Suggestions

This mouthwatering upside-down cake loaded with the sweet-tart combination of the caramel apple is absolutely delicious. As easy as it is to put together, here are some of my personal tips and tricks on getting the best results every time!

  • Grease Pan Well: Use a heavy coating of your favorite nonstick cooking spray before adding apples and cake batter into your pan! Add a little more when you think you’ve added enough. This cake gets really sticky when it bakes, and fruit is notorious for sticking to the bottom. A well-greased pan will help it slide out perfectly once its done!
  • Flavor Additions: Adding some chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds to your cake batter is so delicious! They taste great alongside fall spice.
  • Let Cake Cool: It’s important to let your cake cool for 10-15 minutes after pulling it out of the oven. This will help it set into place! Don’t let it cool completely, though, or it may become dense and hard to slide out of the pan.
  • Choosing Apples: I like using tart baking apples like Granny Smith or Jonagold in desserts. If you want a sweeter cake, opt for Golden Delicious or Honeycrisp apples!
  • Toppings: Aside from ice cream or whipped cream, top your caramel apple upside-down cake with chopped nuts or even some homemade salted caramel sauce for extra decadence!
A full caramel apple upside-down cake on a white serving dish.

Storing Leftover Cake

Because this tasty caramel apple upside-down cake has a high moisture content, it will only stay good for a few days. Wrap it tightly and store it in the fridge to keep it fresh for as long as possible!

  • In the Refrigerator: Either store your cake in an airtight container or wrap tightly in plastic wrap. It will keep for 3-4 days.
  • Reheating: If you want to serve your leftover cake warm, pop it into the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
Close-up of a slice of apple cake with caramel glaze.

A Reader’s Review

“I made this Sunday for a family dinner. There were four of us, and only one slice of cake left. I think it went over well!!!” -Ashley
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Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

A delicious apple upside down cake that is perfectly moist and has a caramel glaze on top!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword caramel apple cake, caramel apple upside down cake, upside down cake recipes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 555kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 medium apples peeled, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup milk

Whipped Cream topping:

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 9 inch round or square pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan melt ¼ cup butter over medium heat until melted. Add the brown sugar. Bring it to a boil and remove it from heat. Stir in ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon. Pour into the bottom of the greased pan. Arrange the apples over the brown sugar mixture.
  • In a medium-size bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Set bowl aside.
  • In a large bowl or mixer, beat together 1 cup sugar, and ½ cup butter on medium speed until fluffy. Add in eggs and vanilla.
  • Beat in flour mixture alternating with the milk until smooth. Pour the batter over the apples and spread evenly.
  • Bake 55-60 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, to make the whipped topping beat whipping cream on high until soft peaks start to form. Add in 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Run a knife along the edges of the cake and flip upside down on a pan. Serve warm with whipped cream on top.

Notes

Updated on October 6, 2021
Originally Posted on September 21, 2014

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 1065IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg


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बुधवार, 6 अक्तूबर 2021

Croissant Bread Pudding

Croissant bread pudding is the perfect breakfast food! Drizzled with a creamy, vanilla sauce, this soft bread pudding is so amazing that you won’t want to stop at just one piece! 

Rich and silky smooth, this soft croissant bread pudding has quickly become a favorite of mine! It is absolutely delicious. If you want to create the perfect brunch then make this Monkey Bread, Coconut Banana Bread, and these amazing Egg Muffins to go with it!

A slice of croissant bread pudding.

Croissant Bread Pudding

If you love bread pudding as much as I do then making them with croissants will blow you away! It brings in the best taste and texture and you won’t want to make this any other way again! The croissants really add to the bread pudding by soaking in all of the delicious flavors. And when you add in that vanilla sauce on top, well, it just takes this to a whole new level! Plus, you can change it up by topping it with some Homemade Blueberry Syrup, or Homemade Imitation Maple Syrup instead!

Croissant bread pudding is a delicious take on traditional bread pudding. Using croissants instead of bread really makes this recipe a lot lighter in texture. This means that you can eat more, which I always consider a good thing! I also love that I can use my stale croissants to make this recipe. They don’t need to be fresh and then the ones that I already have don’t have to go to waste! It’s the perfect solution. It makes an excellent hot and sweet breakfast or brunch option! Go ahead and try it, I know that you will love it!

Ingredients in Croissant Bread Pudding

Made from ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, this croissant bread pudding is so easy! See the recipe card below for a list of exact measurements.

  • Whole milk: You can use 1% or 2% but the whole milk will really give it an excellent taste and texture.
  • Heavy cream: This ingredient makes it thick and easy to soak up into the croissants.
  • Eggs: Make sure that you use eggs that are at room temperature so that they mix in better!
  • Granulated sugar: The sugar brings in a delicous and sweet taste.
  • Vanilla extract: This will add a flavor to the sweetness of the sugar!
  • Salt: Salt enhances the flavors of all of the other ingredients!
  • Cinnamon: Cinnamon is a must in this dish! It adds so much to the flavor.
  • Croissants: Make sure that when you are cutting up the croissants that they are cut into 1 inch cubes.

Vanilla Sauce

  • Butter: I used unsalted butter in this recipe.
  • Granulated sugar: Using granulated sugar will really create a yummy taste and thicker texture in this sauce.
  • Heavy cream: It makes the sauce thick and creamy!
  • Vanilla Bean Paste: Using a vanilla bean paste will really bring an amazing and distinct flavor. But, if you don’t have the paste you can use vanilla extract instead!

Let’s Start Baking!

This croissant bread pudding is so delicious and simple! It takes about an hour and a half from start to finish and most of that time is spent soaking and baking.

  1. Preheat and spray: Preheat the oven to 350° and spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Whisk, add croissants and soak: In a large bowl whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, salt and cinnamon. Add the croissant cubes and mix together until the croissants are fully coated in the cream mixture. Let it sit for 25-30 minutes, stirring about 15 minutes in.
  3. Bake: Once the croissants have soaked pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the custard is set and the croissants are starting to brown. While the bread pudding is baking prepare the vanilla sauce.
  4. Make vanilla sauce: In a medium saucepan combine the butter, sugar and cream. Whisk constantly over medium heat until the sauce thickens and coast the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla.
  5. Let bread putting sit and then add sauce: Allow the bread pudding to sit for least 20 minutes before serving. Serve with warm vanilla sauce.
4 images showing how to make croissant bread pudding.

Tips For Croissant Bread Pudding

Croissant bread pudding is so easy and amazingly delicious! Use these tips to make the BEST bread pudding you’ve ever had!

  • Stale croissants: Croissants are a huge hit for breakfast in my house, but they tend to lose their appeal after a few days. Once they begin to get stale (usually by day 3) they are perfect for this recipe! Acting as buttery sponges for the custard base of this bread pudding, they soak everything in making the taste and the flavor absolutely delightful!
  • Milk and cream: Using both milk and heavy cream for the custard base will give your bread pudding a silky, rich texture. You can use 4 cups of milk and no cream if you would prefer it a little bit lighter.
  • Let the bread soak: Giving your croissants time to soak in the custard mixture before baking will give it time to really absorb the liquid. If you don’t allow it to soak long enough you may end up with dry pieces throughout your pudding.
Vanilla sauce being drizzled on croissant bread pudding.

How to Store Leftovers

You can totally make this ahead or store your leftovers so that you can enjoy them later! Follow these tips and you can have croissant bread pudding for days!

  • Refrigerator: Once your bread pudding has cooled, store it in an airtight container or cover it with foil. Then, you can store it in your frige for up to 3 days.
  • Reheating: You can reheat an individual piece by putting it in the microwave for 45 seconds or until it’s warm! Or, you can reheat the entire pan. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and cook it (uncovered) for 10-15 minutes until it is heated through.
A pan of croissant bread pudding with a piece taken out of the pan.
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Croissant Bread Pudding

Croissant bread pudding is the perfect breakfast food! Drizzled with a creamy, vanilla sauce, this soft bread pudding is so amazing that you won't want to stop at just one piece! 
Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword bread pudding, croissant bread pudding
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 12 People
Calories 515kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Whole Milk
  • 2 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 8 large Eggs
  • 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 12 Day old Croissants cut into 1 inch cubes

Vanilla Sauce

  • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ Cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste Or Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° and spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon. Add the croissant cubes and mix together until the croissants are fully coated in the cream mixture. Let it sit for 25-30 minutes, stirring about 15 minutes in.
  • Once the croissants have soaked pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the custard, is set and the croissants are starting to brown. While the bread pudding is baking prepare the vanilla sauce.
  • In a medium saucepan combine the butter, sugar, and cream. Whisk constantly over medium heat until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla.
  • Allow the bread pudding to sit for at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve with warm vanilla sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 1212IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg


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