When you crave a juicy, meaty taste, nothing beats a sausage roll. But if you’re trying to cut down on salt and fat, it can be a challenge to find a suitable sausage roll alternative.
Fortunately, there are plenty of delicious and nutritious alternatives to your favorite treat. Although its hard to substitute such an iconic treat.
To help you navigate the sausage roll sea of deliciousness, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite sausage roll alternatives. Read on for details about each one and to discover which one is right for you.
Sausage Roll Alternatives
These sausage roll alternatives will satisfy your craving, whether you’re looking for something with a little bit of everything or just a little bit of something specific.
Bangers and Mash
Bangers and mash is a sausage roll’s perfect match. The meaty flavor of the banger and the creamy texture of the mash come together to create a yummy – if not a little messy – treat.
This sausage roll alternative would work well with any type of sausage you like, such as pork, beef, or a mix of the two.
To create the bangers and mash roll, you’ll need some sausages, mashed potatoes (or other potatoes), butter, milk, and cheddar cheese. Start by browning some minced pork in a saucepan.
Then, when the pork is cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside. Return the pan to the heat and add more butter to the pan, followed by the mashed potatoes. Stir the butter and potatoes until the butter has melted, then add the cheddar cheese and milk.
Turn the heat off and stir the cheese-milk mixture until it has a custard-like consistency. Then, carefully add in the browned pork and stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
Pour the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the top with more cheese. Put the bangers and mash in the oven and bake until the top is golden and the cheese is melted.
Egg Roll
Egg rolls are another Chinese takeout favorite that can be used as a sausage roll alternative. This yummy roll is made with crispy fried rice, veggies, and – of course – an egg.
To make the egg roll, you’ll first want to fry up some rice until it is golden brown. Then, while the rice is still hot, carefully pour in a couple of eggs.
Serve the egg roll with your choice of meat and some veggies.
Ham Roll
If you like your sausages with a little bit of sweetness, a ham roll is the perfect sausage roll alternative for you. This roll starts with a ham and cheese base, then is topped with sauteed apples and more cheese.
Chicken Roll
Another tasty and nutritious chicken roll alternative is this pâté roll. This roll starts with a cream cheese and salmon filling, topped with more cream cheese and a salmon slice.
Pâté Roll
This pâté roll starts with a sweet potato and herb filling, then is topped with a salmon slice.
Tuna Roll
If you enjoy tuna as much as we do, this is the roll for you. This tuna roll is made with salmon, potato, and egg, then is drizzled with a teriyaki sauce.
Liver and Bacon Roll
This liver and bacon roll is made with a liver patty and stuffing, topped with another patty, then smothered in cheese.
Conclusion
As the name suggests, sausage rolls are made with sausage, so they’re high in fat, sugar, and salt. Luckily, there are plenty of sausage roll alternatives out there that are just as delicious, if not more. So next time you’re craving a sausage roll but want to stay healthy, try one of these out.