Iron Boost Sausage Rolls
Dairy free, Egg free, Iron rich, Protein rich, Soy free
About the recipe
These chicken and liver sausage rolls are a nutrient-dense, protein-rich take on a classic party food. Easy to make and freezer-friendly, they’re a delicious way to include iron-rich liver in your baby or toddler’s diet—without the fuss.
These iron-rich sausage rolls are the perfect blend of comfort food and nutrition—delicious for the whole family, and loaded with goodness.
Made with chicken mince and a small amount of chicken liver (or desiccated liver powder if you prefer), these rolls are an easy and approachable way to introduce liver into your child’s diet. Liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available, packed with bioavailable iron, vitamin A, B12, and zinc—all essential for growing bodies and developing immune systems.
If the idea of cooking with fresh liver is overwhelming (we get it!), you can easily swap the fresh liver in this recipe for desiccated liver powder. We love the Liver + Spleen capsules from Cell Squared (code BOOBTOFOOD) — just open the capsule and sprinkle directly into the sausage roll mixture. It’s a convenient way to sneak in all the benefits of organ meats without the prep.
Wrapped in golden puff pastry and baked until crisp, they’re ideal for lunchboxes, party platters, or simple family dinners. We often serve them with some steamed veggies or a side of tomato relish. You can slice them smaller for little ones—or bigger for grown-ups.
This recipe makes a generous batch, so it’s perfect for freezing and pulling out on busy days when you need something nourishing, fast.
Age Appropriate:
✔️ Suitable from 12+ months
Serving Suggestions:
Cut into bite-sized pieces for finger food.
Serve with a side of mashed sweet potato, avocado, or a veggie sticks
Pair with a simple tomato sauce, tzatziki, or hummus for dipping
Pack into lunchboxes with cucumber sticks or cherry tomatoes
Storage Notes:
Fridge: Store cooked rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Freeze cooked or uncooked sausage rolls for up to 2 months.
Ingredients
500g chicken mince
2 cloves garlic, finely diced
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp finely chopped chicken liver (or 2 tsp desiccated liver powder)
1 tsp salt
375g puff pastry (approximately 2 sheets) – we love the brand Careme.
1 egg, whisked (for egg wash)*
Sesame seeds for sprinkling (optional)
Method
Preheat your oven to 170°C (fan forced).
In a large bowl, combine the chicken mince, garlic, paprika, thyme, liver, and salt. Mix well until fully incorporated.
Cut the puff pastry sheets in half to create two rectangles per sheet. Working with one rectangle at a time, spoon a line of filling down the long side of the pastry, leaving a 2cm gap at the edge to allow rolling.
Roll the pastry tightly over the filling to form a log, seam-side down. Gently stretch the roll to elongate slightly and then slice into your desired size (mini for babies or longer for adults).
Place the rolls on a lined baking tray. Brush with whisked egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional).
Bake for around 40 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining filling and pastry.
Ingredient Swaps
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Liver-free: Use all chicken mince if you don’t want to include liver (though we highly recommend the liver if tolerated!).
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Pastry: Use a gluten-free pastry to make this recipe GF.
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Egg-free: Skip the egg wash or use melted ghee or cows milk for a golden top.
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Desiccated Liver: Swap fresh liver for liver powder for a more subtle flavour and easier prep. We love Cell Squared (discount code BOOBTOFOOD).
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