These easy keto sausage rolls are so versatile that they can be enjoyed as a low carb breakfast, lunch, or dinner. And they are so delicious that you might want to eat them for all three! (Dairy free & nut free options also available.)
My first experience with non keto sausage rolls was about 5 years ago when we first moved to Belize. There was a small bakery near our condo owned by a sweet couple from the UK, and they always had a cake stand piled high with freshly baked sausage rolls on the counter.
Being more of a savory than sweet person, I opted for the sausage roll that first time, while the guys got cinnamon rolls (also amazing.) After reheating it in the oven, it was brought to our tiny table on a plate along with a little bowl of sweet chili sauce.
After one bite I was hooked! I must have eaten at least 50 of those things by the time we moved off the island. Since then we’ve been to London multiple times, and I’ve ordered many styles and flavors of sausage rolls at the different markets.
They were alway delicious, but I have yet to have one better than at The Baker in San Pedro Belize.
So what is a sausage roll anyway? If you’ve heard of pigs in a blanket, a sausage roll is similar. It can be made with almost any type of sausage that is then rolled in pastry and baked.
The end result is a crusty, flaky pastry with a lush sausage center.
If you’re not sold already, you should probably check yourself for a pulse!
To make these easy keto sausage rolls low carb and gluten free, I replaced the traditional puff pastry dough with my easy keto dough which worked pretty well. Nothing beats puff pastry if I’m being honest, but this was a fantastic low carb substitute for sure.
Don’t be intimidated by the look of them, because assembling these keto sausage rolls is pretty simple…
You’re basically going to form the sausage into small cylinder shapes, then roll out your dough and cut it into strips that you’ll wrap around the sausage. Then garnish, bake, and you’re in business.
Guys I really, really love these keto sausage rolls, and I think you will too. So I recommend making a double, or even triple batch, because they keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, and freeze perfectly – so you can have them at the ready any time you need a quick meal.
These low carb sausage rolls can be thawed and reheated in the oven, toaster oven, or even faster in the microwave. Honestly, I like them just as much cold or at room temperature – so you can pack them frozen in the morning and they’ll be thawed by lunchtime.
I’m including some FAQs before the recipe card to help you get the best possible results with your easy keto sausage rolls. If I missed something please let me know in the comments and I’ll add it here for easy reference by others.
Who invented sausage rolls?
While combining meat and pastry is an age-old tradition in almost every country in some form or another, we can thank the British for the sausage roll that inspired my keto version. It’s a common street food snack in the UK that dates back hundreds of years and is still widely sold in bakeries and markets today.
What kind of sausage is best for this recipe?
Almost any sausage will work for these sausage rolls, but my absolute favorite flavor and texture for this recipe comes from pork sausage that you can purchase in plastic sleeves in the breakfast meat section of most grocery stores. It’s mild and herbaceous, and has a fine grind, so it’s not super chewy like an Italian style sausage.
I know Jimmy Dean and Jones Dairy Farm are two common brands of this type in the states, and if you can find the one labelled as Sage flavored, then it’s even better in my opinion.
If you don’t eat pork, you can substitute turkey sausage with good results.
What kind of sauce should I use to dip these in?
Since I’m a fan of salty and sweet, I love serving these easy keto sausage rolls with my own keto sweet chili sauce. But you can also use mustard, ketchup, tomato sauce, or really any low carb mayo or sauce that goes well with sausage.
These keto sausage rolls are definitely tasty enough to eat on their own with no sauce at all if that’s your preference.
Can I make these low carb sausage rolls nut free?
Yes. My easy keto dough uses almond flour, but there are plenty of nut free keto dough recipes out there that you can substitute with. This one from Sugar Free Mom, is just one example.
Can these sausage rolls be made dairy free?
Also yes. If you replace the easy keto dough with my dairy free keto HOP bread dough, then you’re mostly there. Just be sure to also choose a sausage without any dairy products added – you’d be surprised how many do contain milk proteins, so if it’s important to you then be sure to read the ingredients list before purchasing.
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Easy Keto Sausage Rolls – Low Carb
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 sausage rolls 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
These easy keto sausage rolls are so versatile that they can be enjoyed as a low carb breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 batch Easy Keto Dough
- 16 ounces raw pork sausage
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt flakes (I use this one)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Divide the sausage into 8 pieces of equal size, and form into 4 inch long rolls of about 1 inch in diameter.
- Press or roll the keto dough into an 8 by 14 inch rectangle.
- Cut into eight strips that are 1 inch wide and 14 inches long. (give or take)
- Roll one strip of dough around each sausage log about 2 to 3 times, and press down firmly onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with the beaten egg, and then sprinkle with sesame seeds and coarse salt.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and the sausage is cooked through.
- Serve warm or cold.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
Approximate net carbs per sausage roll = 3g
Nutrition info does not include dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Keto Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage roll
- Calories: 432
- Fat: 33g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
Keywords: Keto sausage rolls, low carb sausage rolls, fathead sausage rolls
Scott J. Minkoff says
Finally made this, two batches: one with chorizo, another with sage pork sausage. Chorizo batch is insanely good. Sage is still in the oven. Even messing up the recipe (I sliced the dough strips the wrong way) they look and taste great! Oh, I also used Everything Bagel sprinkles because why not?
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Phyllis says
Lord have mercy! You want to know jow good these sausage rolls are? They are so good that I’ve been eating them for breakfast and lunch all week. For breakfast, I pop a little “no sugar added” orange marmalade in the microwave for a few seconds and use that for the dipping sauce. I’ve use all kinds of more traditional savory dippers for lunch (and once I even tried some leftover Hot and Sour soup–surprisingly delicious). There doesn’t seem to be a wrong way to eat these rolls. Whatever fits into your eating plan. Thanks, Mellissa.
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Sarah in CA says
These look so good. Perfect for Superbowl Sunday. I just need to figure out a way to make a dough without dairy. I didn’t think dairy was Squeaky clean. but could be wrong.
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Amanda Rankin says
I miss sausage rolls so much with moving from the UK to the US. I have been making my own with the flaky pastry. But going low carb I did wonder if I could do these any more. Thanks for sharing. I get my sausage meat from aldi and yes it does miss the sage, so I add my own.
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Carol says
Easy to make and delicious!
Brenda says
These are wonderful! Planning to make them a regular in our breakfast rotation. Thank you for all your great recipes. You help keep me on KETO.
Mindy says
Thank you! I followed the recipe exactly with the exception of using ground hot Italian sausage – husbands favorite. The results were delicious! I will be making a batch before hitting the road this summer in the motorhome. Great for breakfast, lunch on the road or a quick dinner. Thanks for sharing!
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Mellissa Sevigny says
I like the hot sausage idea too – will try that next, thanks for sharing!
Cheryl says
These were great and I love the dough recipe! I was skeptical because some doughs are hard to work with but it was easy. I topped mine with everything bagel seasoning and we all loved them!
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Mellissa Sevigny says
So happy to hear this Cheryl, I love these so much and wish more people would give them a try!
Tami & Toby malone says
All I can say is”Thank You this is a game changer for us!”.I thought I had to give up all things bread but this completely blows my mind how much like bread it is and how good n versatile it is.I absolutely Love this recipe.I can eat more than 1 chicken sausage in a blanket and my blood sugars stay perfect!Thank you,Thank you so much for your great recipes!!
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Mellissa Sevigny says
I love these so much so I’m happy to hear that I am not the only one – AND that you can enjoy them and keep your blood sugar under control! 🙌🏻
Sofia says
I made these this weekend and not bad for my first try using the dough. It was however too sticky and I didn’t realize that until I rolled it out, cut into strips then tried to pull it, I did the best to salvage it. Did I do something wrong? Should I have left it to cool slightly before rolling it out? It didn’t take away from the taste though.
Mellissa Sevigny says
I roll or press onto parchment paper so that it’s easy to peel off, but if yours was really sticky maybe you were using extra large eggs and there was more moisture? If that happens again you can put a little almond or coconut flour down before you roll. Glad the flavor was good!
Fe says
Made this today! I love them! Super easy and the sage sausage is an excellent choice. Yummy!
I used whole psyllium husk as i don’t have the powder and the texture came out great. No worries.
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Thrilled to hear it, and thanks for letting us know that the whole psyllium husks also work!
Nicole Szymanowski says
Is there a way to make dough without cheese or dairy, that anyone has found?
Mellissa Sevigny says
This question is answered in the FAQs at the bottom of the post.
Roberta says
Since it’s almost impossible to find sausages free from nasty additivesand sugar where I live, I’ll try with ground pork or a mixture of ground pork and beef seasoned at my liking, a little browned in a greased pan before using it as filling for these rolls… I’m pretty sure this could be a good compromise to enjoy your recipe ;-P
Mellissa Sevigny says
Homemade sausage would also be great for these Roberta, but I recommend using it raw so they hold together nicely inside the pastry. Let us know how they turn out!
Jacqueline Butts says
I can’t wait to try these. Sausage Rolls are like soul food for me and I have missed them while doing the low carb lifestyle. I grew up eating them at special events and parties (my parents often partied with other English expats) I will likely take your advice and double the recipe.
Thanks for creating this.
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Mellissa Sevigny says
I hope they bring back fond memories for you!