Apple Chicken Sausage Brunch Braid

This Apple Chicken Sausage Brunch Braid recipe combines the savory flavors of chicken sausage with the sweetness of apples, creating a delicious and satisfying brunch dish. The flaky pastry braid is filled with a mixture of chicken sausage, apples, and spices, making it a perfect combination of savory and sweet. Serve it warm for a comforting and impressive addition to your brunch table. This recipe takes about 45 minutes to prepare and serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients

• 1 package (17.3 ounces) puff pastry, thawed
• 1 pound apple chicken sausage, casing removed
• 1 cup diced apples
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the chicken sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the diced apples, onions, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the apples and onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Unfold one sheet of puff pastry onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Spread half of the Dijon mustard down the center of the pastry, leaving a border on each side.
6. Spread half of the cooked sausage mixture on top of the mustard.
7. Repeat the previous two steps with the remaining puff pastry, Dijon mustard, and sausage mixture.
8. Fold the long sides of each pastry sheet over the sausage mixture, overlapping slightly.
9. Brush the beaten egg over the pastry to give it a golden color.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
11. Allow the braid to cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Interesting Facts