"Hot Sausage Roll" is a hearty vintage recipe passed down from Elva Treyz and dated January 1973. This comforting dish features spicy sausage mixed with crushed crackers and Worcestershire sauce, shaped into a ring and baked to golden perfection. It’s a nostalgic nod to 1970s American home cooking, simple, satisfying, and budget-friendly. Whether served as a party appetizer, family dinner centerpiece, or brunch feature, this savory ring is beloved for its flavor, ease, and timeless appeal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs hot sausage
- 1 cup crushed cracker crumbs (e.g., saltines or Ritz)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Step 1: Combine Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the hot sausage, crushed cracker crumbs, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
Step 2: Shape the Roll
- Shape the sausage mixture into a ring or loaf form on a greased baking sheet or inside a bundt pan.
Step 3: Bake
- Place in a preheated oven at 350°F.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the sausage is fully cooked and the exterior is browned.
Tips
- Use spicy or sweet Italian sausage for a different flavor.
- Add ½ cup finely diced onions or bell peppers for extra moisture and taste.
- Mix in shredded cheese for a richer, meltier sausage ring.
- Serve with mustard, barbecue sauce, or a creamy dip.
- Substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Shape into mini rings or patties for appetizers.
Transcription of the Original Recipe
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Jan. 1973 Here's what's cookin': Meat Balls Serves: 25 Recipe from the kitchen of: Elva Treyz 3 lbs. meat (ground) 1 onion, garlic, salt & pepper ½ cup water 1 bottle catsup 1 - 12 oz. can beer Heat liquid ingredients to a boil - drop meat balls in for one hour.
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Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 24gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 960mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
