Description
Savor the delightful taste of Sausage Pinwheels, a quick and easy appetizer that will steal the show at any gathering. With just four simple ingredients, these flaky, savory treats combine the richness of pork sausage with creamy cheese wrapped in golden crescent roll dough. Perfect for parties, game days, or holiday celebrations, they are not only a crowd favorite but also incredibly versatile. You can prepare these pinwheels ahead of time and bake them fresh right before serving, ensuring your guests enjoy warm, delicious bites every time. Whether paired with dips or served alongside a colorful platter, these Sausage Pinwheels promise to impress everyone at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 (8-ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbly (about 10 minutes). Drain excess grease and cool.
- On wax paper, unroll one package of crescent rolls; pinch perforations to form a seamless sheet.
- Spread half of the cream cheese over the dough with a ½-inch border.
- Sprinkle half of the cooked sausage and half of the cheddar on top.
- Roll tightly into a log using wax paper to assist; wrap in plastic wrap.
- Repeat steps 2-5 with remaining ingredients for a second log.
- Chill both logs for at least an hour; preheat oven to 375°F when ready to bake.
- Slice each log into ½-inch thick pinwheels; place on baking sheet with space between each piece.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg