Very VEGEMITE Christmas- Aussie-Inspired Sausage Rolls This Festive Season

Mate, as an Aussie, I know there’s nothing quite like bringing a taste of home to the holidays—even if the weather outside isn’t exactly Bondi Beach. And this year, VEGEMITE is here to make your festive feed fair dinkum legendary.

We Aussies know how to throw a party, and while the Poms might have their mince pies, we have VEGEMITE. With a dollop of VEGEMITE, Hayden Quinn, titan of Australian cuisine, has taken the humble sausage roll and given it a proper Aussie makeover. This bold new recipe marries British traditions with true Aussie flair.

Nothing says party like a warm sausage roll fresh from the oven—but this version takes the classic to a whole new level. Juicy pork, toasted fennel, melted cheese, and that unmistakable hit of VEGEMITE—wrapped in golden puff pastry. They’re the perfect bite for Chrissy Day, Boxing Day, or whenever you want to feed the family.

So this Chrissy, don’t just settle for the same old spread. Sling a tray of these Aussie‑inspired rolls on the table, crack open a cold one, and say cheers, mate to a festive season packed with bold flavours, good times, and plenty of VEGEMITE vibes. 

Ingredients

• 500g pork mince

• 1 cup breadcrumbs

• 1 tbsp milk

• 1 small brown onion, finely diced

• 3 tsp fennel seeds, toasted

• 2 whole eggs

• 1 tbsp VEGEMITE

• 1 cup grated cheddar (plus ½ cup extra for topping)

• 2 sheets puff pastry, defrosted

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking tray.

2. Mix pork mince, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, fennel seeds and one egg in a large bowl.

3. Halve each puff pastry sheet. Brush one long edge with VEGEMITE.

4. Add sausage mix on top, sprinkle with cheese, and roll to enclose. Cut to size and place seam-side down on tray.

5. Whisk the second egg and brush the rolls. Drizzle more VEGEMITE over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

6. Bake for 25–30 mins until golden and cooked through. Let cool slightly before serving.

For more information about VEGEMITE, please visit https://vegemite.com.au/