Merguez Bricks

Merguez Bricks is a easy Algerian recipe that serves 4. 240 calories per serving. Recipe by Casa Bena Cuisine on YouTube.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 55 min

Cost: $8.35 total, $2.09 per serving

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces Merguez (or spicy sausages) (cooked then cooled)
  • 1 package (≈250 g) Brick pastry sheets (cut in half to form semi‑moons)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil (to brush the bricks before cooking)
  • 1 pinch Salt (to taste (optional))

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients

    Gather the merguez, brick pastry sheets, olive oil and salt. Ensure the merguez are thawed if needed.

    Time: PT2M

  2. Cook the merguez

    Heat a pan over medium‑high heat, prick the merguez with a fork and brown them for 8‑10 minutes, turning regularly until fully cooked and the fat has rendered.

    Time: PT10M

  3. Cool the merguez

    Transfer the cooked merguez to a plate and let cool at room temperature or place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Cut the merguez

    Cut each merguez in half, or into three pieces depending on size, to obtain pieces about 5 cm long.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Prepare the brick sheets

    Divide each brick sheet in two to form semi‑moons, handling gently to avoid tearing.

    Time: PT2M

  6. Form the bricks

    Place a piece of merguez on the flat side of a half‑sheet, fold the edges to enclose the filling and roll into a cigar shape.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Arrange and brush

    Place the bricks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with a drizzle of olive oil using a brush.

    Time: PT1M

  8. Bake

    Bake in a pre‑heated oven at 200°C for 15 minutes, or until the bricks are golden and crispy. Turn halfway through if desired.

    Time: PT15M

    Temperature: 200°C

  9. Rest and serve

    Remove the bricks from the oven, let rest for 2 minutes before eating to avoid burns.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
240
Protein
10 g
Carbohydrates
20 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: non-vegetarian, lactose-free, low-carb, low-calorie

Allergens: gluten

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Merguez Bricks

Recipe by Casa Bena Cuisine

Crispy bites of merguez wrapped in brick pastry sheets, perfect for using up leftover spicy sausages. Quick to prepare, they are baked for a golden, flavorful texture.

EasyAlgerianServes 4

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Source Video
14m
Prep
30m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
54m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$8.35
Total cost
$2.09
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Cook the merguez until well browned and the fat rendered
  • Properly seal the brick edges to prevent filling leaks
  • Bake at 200°C until a golden color is achieved

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot pan with care to avoid burns
  • Hot oil can splatter: keep your face away while cooking
  • The oven reaches 200°C: use kitchen gloves

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