Name: Saucijzenbroodjes (Dutch Sausage Rolls)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 egg; ¼ cup breadcrumbs; 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ((optional)); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg; 16 to 18 ounces puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon water

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Dutch sausage rolls or saucijzenbroodjes are popular savory snacks featuring flaky, buttery puff pastry wrapped around a tender and flavorful ground meat filling. Bake them up as a snack or include them as part of a simple lunch. They're also perfect for picnics and parties.

Dutch sausage rolls on a white rectangular plate next to a small Dutch shoe figurine.

Variations of sausage rolls are popular throughout many countries including current and former members of the British Commonwealth, the Czech Republic, and Germany. Dutch sausage rolls or saucijzenbroodjes (pronounced /sɑu̯ˈsɛi̯.zə(n)ˌbroː.tjə/) are no exception. These hand-held snacks are sold throughout the Netherlands at train stations, fast food spots, and more.

Although they're called sausage rolls, they don't actually include any sausage meat. Instead the filling is more like a meatball or meatloaf mixture featuring ground beef bound together with egg and breadcrumbs and a variety of simple spices.

They're typically served warm or hot for optimal results. Pair them with soup or salad for a well-rounded lunch, pack them in your picnic basket, or include them on your next party menu for an easy but delicious treat for guest.

On a personal note, I would highly recommend featuring these Dutch sausage rolls on an international themed menu in honor of the Olympic Games!

Ingredient notes

A box of puff pastry, an egg, bowls of breadcrumbs, spices, and ground beef.

Ground Beef: I use lean ground beef for these Dutch sausage rolls. The addition of the breadcrumbs helps soften the filling and keep it moist and tender, but you may use fattier ground beef if you prefer or if that's all you have on hand.
Breadcrumbs: Use plain dry breadcrumbs for this recipe. Seasoned breadcrumbs would work just fine too if that's all you have.
Worcestershire Sauce: Worcestershire sauce is not necessarily traditional in saucijzenbroodjes, however it's a great complement to beef and I highly recommend including it to give these Dutch sausage rolls even more flavor.
Puff Pastry: There are many brands of puff pastry available on the market. Plan to use an all-butter puff pastry for optimal flavor (meaning it's made with butter and not shortening or other fats). My usual go-to brand is Trader Joe's. Trader Joe's puff pastry can be a little wet and sticky right out of the box. Make sure you dust it liberally with flour on both sides before working with it to keep it from sticking.

Closeup of Dutch sausage rolls on a plate with a wooden shoe figurine in the background.

How to make it

In a large mixing bowl add ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix just until combined, then divide into 4 equal portions.

Next, unfold or unroll each of the puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each rectangular sheet lengthwise in half to create 2 strips (totaling 4 strips between both pastry sheets).

Take each portion of the ground beef mixture and shape it into a long sausage shape. Place each beef log off center on each puff pastry strip so it runs down the length of it. Brush egg wash down the length of each puff pastry strip on both sides of the sausage log.

Fold each pastry sheet over to enclose the sausage mixture, carefully pressing the edges together. Press the tines of a fork down the sealed edge to create a crimped pattern and seal the roll closed. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry strips and meat filling.

Two strips of puff pastry, one topped with ground meat, the other folded over.

Cut each roll into 4 equal sized pieces, yielding a total of 16 sausage rolls. If desired, make 2 slits on top of each Dutch sausage roll to create a decorative look.

Two puff pastry rolls on a wooden board, one cut into smaller pieces.

Place the saucijzenbroodjes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and evenly space them out. Chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to firm up the puff pastry dough before baking. This step helps achieve extra flaky puff pastry!

Unbaked Dutch sausage rolls arranged on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Brush more egg wash over the portioned sausage rolls then bake at 400°F until the meat is cooked through and the pastry is crisp and golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Baked Dutch sausage rolls arranged on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Saucijzenbroodjes are best served warm or hot. If desired, serve with your favorite mustard for dipping. Serve them on their own as simple snacks or as part of a meal with some salad or soup.

Please scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe (in a printable recipe card) including ingredient amounts and detailed instructions.

A row of puff pastry rolls on a white platter next to a small Dutch shoe.

Expert tips

Once cool, wrap leftover sausage rolls in aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To refresh the puff pastry, reheat in a 375°F oven or toaster oven for about 10 minutes or until the sausage rolls are crisp and heated through. The longer you store them, the more the puff pastry may soften and lose its crispness.

Packages of puff pastry can vary in size. You'll need about 1 pound of puff pastry. If your puff pastry package is larger like the 1 ¼ pound boxes from Trader Joe's, you can still use the entire package. Your saucijzenbroodjes will simply have a slightly greater ratio of pastry to meat, as mine do. You could also trim the excess, but that feels wasteful to me when you could be eating it instead.

You may shape the "sausage" filling into a log on another surface or by squeezing it carefully between the palms of your hands until it creates a long rope. If necessary, you may shape each one into a few pieces (for ease) and arrange them on your puff pastry side by side so the ends are touching.

Closeup of a small Dutch shoe figurine next to a platter of sausage rolls.

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