Sausage and Cheese Pinwheels
Perfect for parties, game day snacks, or a cozy appetizer, these *Sausage and Cheese Pinwheels* combine flaky puff pastry with a rich, savory filling that’s impossible to resist. Featuring seasoned ground sausage, creamy cheese, and just a hint of freshness from finely chopped green onions, these bite-sized treats are as easy to make as they are delicious. The puff pastry is rolled tightly with the filling, sliced into elegant spirals, and baked to golden, crispy perfection. With just 20 minutes of prep, these pinwheels make a stunning yet simple addition to any table. Serve warm or room temperature for the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack! Keywords: sausage pinwheels, cheese pinwheels, puff pastry appetizers, party snacks, easy appetizers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets to smooth any creases. Keep them refrigerated until ready to use.
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground sausage until fully cooked. Break it into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and allow the sausage to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, combine the cooked sausage, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. Mix until evenly combined.
Spread half of the sausage and cheese mixture evenly onto one puff pastry sheet, leaving about a 1/2-inch border along all edges. Repeat with the second pastry sheet.
Starting at one end, tightly roll up each pastry sheet into a log. Place the logs seam-side down and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to make slicing easier.
While the logs chill, beat the egg with water in a small bowl to create an egg wash.
Remove the logs from the refrigerator and slice each into 1/2-inch thick rounds. You should get about 16 pinwheels from each log.
Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart, and brush the tops lightly with the egg wash.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and puffed.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3059 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 250.8 g | 322% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.6 g | 523% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 827 mg | 276% | |
| Sodium | 5400 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.5 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 135.9 g | 272% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1032 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
