Sausage and Cream Cheese-Filled Baked Pastries Recipe

These Sausage and Cream Cheese-Filled Baked Pastries are the ultimate savory treat—flaky, golden puff pastry pockets stuffed with a warm, creamy sausage filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, party appetizers, or a quick snack, they’re incredibly easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Whether you’re serving them straight from the oven or reheating for later, these pastries are rich, comforting, and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 package puff pastry sheets (thawed, usually comes with 2 sheets)

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 lb (225g) breakfast sausage or Italian sausage

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or green onions (optional)

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

• Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Cook the sausage:
     In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked. Break it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess fat and let it cool slightly.

  3. Mix the filling:
     In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage with the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, and chives (if using). Mix until creamy and well combined.

  4. Prepare the pastry:
     Unfold the puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 squares (for a total of 12).

  5. Fill the pastries:
     Spoon a tablespoon of the sausage filling into the center of each square. Fold each square over to form a triangle or rectangle. Use a fork to press and seal the edges.

  6. Egg wash:
     Brush the tops of the pastries with beaten egg for a golden, shiny finish.

  7. Bake:
     Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

  8. Cool slightly and serve warm.

  9. Tips:

     • Can be made ahead and frozen unbaked—just bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.

     • Add a pinch of shredded cheese for an even richer filling.

     • Perfect paired with a side of honey mustard or spicy dipping sauce!

     Let me know if you’d like a gluten-free or vegetarian variation!