Sausage and Cream Cheese Stuffed Pastry

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bulk mild Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage with the cream cheese until well blended.

4. 4

   Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.

5. 5

   Spread the sausage and cream cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the shaved Parmesan cheese and black pepper over the sausage mixture.

7. 7

   Roll the puff pastry sheet into a log, starting from one end and rolling tightly.

8. 8

   Cut the log into 1-inch slices and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

9. 9

   In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the pastry slices.

10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.