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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Mexican Party Rolls


Mexican Party Rolls
I lived in Australia for 13 years, and loved sausage rolls. If you go to a Rugby or cricket match, you will not find hot dogs, only tasty sausage rolls. When I moved back to the states I really missed my favorite treat, and after experimenting with a few different ingredients, I came up with my Mexican Party Rolls. These are so easy to prepare, and everyone loves them. They are delicious by themselves or with homemade or store bought salsa. I try to bring something different to parties, but friends and family beg me to bring my party rolls.

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Total time: 40 minutes |Servings: 36

Party Rolls
8 ounce(s) of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
16 ounce(s) of Hot Pork Sausage
16 ounce(s) of Regular Pork Sausage
17 ounce(s) of Puff Pastry Thawed
1 Beaten Egg
1 Sheet of Parchment Paper

Cooking Instructions.

Preheat oven to 350°
Thoroughly mix both rolls of sausage in a large bowl
Add 8 oz package of Philadelphia Cream Cheese and mix thoroughly
Roll each pastry sheet into an 11-in. x 10-1/2-in. rectangle and cut widthwise into 3-1/2-in. strips
Spread 1/2 cup of sausage mixture down the center of each strip. Fold pastry over and press edges together to seal. Cut each roll into six pieces
Place seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush with beaten egg
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with homemade salsa and enjoy!

The Best Salsa
4 Ripe Tomatoes
3 jalapeno's seeded
1/2 Cup fresh cilantro
1/2 Cup diced Spanish onions
1/2 tsp Cumin
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions
Pulse the tomatoes on low and put into a bowl. Add diced jalapeno's, chopped cilantro, and finely diced onions. Add spices. Put in the fridge for about an hour