Description
Make these simple and cheesy sausage pinwheels using crescent roll dough for a perfect party appetizer or quick snack. They are incredibly easy to prepare and always disappear fast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until it is completely browned. Drain off any excess grease well.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese (if using). Mix until everything is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Separate the dough into individual triangles.
- Spoon about one tablespoon of the sausage mixture onto the wide end of each dough triangle.
- Starting from the wide end, tightly roll each triangle toward the point. Pinch the edges together to seal the roll.
- Place the rolled pinwheels seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute puff pastry for crescent roll dough for a richer texture.
- For a spicy kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the filling mixture.
- These freeze well! Assemble them, place them on a tray, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg