Cheddar, Sage & Onion Sausage Rolls

Cheddar, Sage & Onion Sausage Rolls

A truly amazing meat-free festive "sausage" roll, the cheesy cousin of these equally tasty beauties. Again, comes courtesy of Delia's Happy Christmas. Makes about 36.

Ingredients:
For the pastry:
1 quantity of flaky pastry (see here) or 400g ready-made all-butter puff pastry

For the filling:
275g fresh breadcrumbs
225g mature Cheddar, grated
1 large onion, grated
3 tbsp thick double cream
3 tbsp sage, chopped
11/2 tsp mustard powder
pinch cayenne pepper
seasoning


Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 220C/gas 7.
2. Mix all the filling ingredients in a bowl. Divide into three and roll each into a 35cm sausage shape. Place on a tray, cover and chill for 30 minutes.
3. Roll the pastry on a lightly floured surface to form a rectangle measuring 50 x 40cm. Trim to 45 x 35cm and cut into three lengthways.
4. Place a cheese roll onto each pastry strip. Brush one length with beaten egg and fold over to seal carefully. Turn over so seal is on the bottom and cut roll to make 12 even pieces.
5. Snip each with a pair of scissors to make V shapes on the top and brush with beaten egg. Divide between baking sheets and cook for 20-25 minutes (swap sheets over during cooking to ensure even browning). Cool on a wire rack.