Sausage Pinwheels
Sausage Pinwheels are the perfect appetizer to delight your guests at any gathering. With just four simple ingredients, these savory bites feature a flaky crescent roll crust filled with creamy cheese and flavorful sausage, making them a crowd favorite. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or a holiday celebration, these easy-to-make pinwheels are sure to impress. Plus, they only take about 30 minutes from preparation to baking! Customizable and versatile, you can serve them warm or cold alongside your favorite dipping sauces for an irresistible treat everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 2 (8-ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly. Drain excess grease and let it cool.
- On wax paper, unroll one package of crescent rolls and pinch the seams together to form a seamless sheet.
- Spread half of the cream cheese over the dough, leaving a border around the edges.
- Layer half of the cooked sausage and half of the shredded cheddar on top.
- Roll the dough into a tight log using the wax paper for assistance. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice logs into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels and arrange on a baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (28g)
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 21mg
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