Sausage Pinwheels
Flaky, buttery, and irresistibly savory, Sausage Pinwheels are the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack! These golden-brown spirals of puff pastry are filled with a creamy, flavor-packed mixture of ground sausage, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and fresh green onions, gently seasoned with garlic and onion powder for a mouthwatering balance. Easy to prepare and bake, this recipe includes a clever freezing step to ensure perfectly shaped pinwheels every time. Whether you’re hosting a party, planning game-day snacks, or simply craving a quick and indulgent treat, Sausage Pinwheels deliver on flavor and versatility. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and watch them disappear within minutes! Keywords: sausage pinwheels recipe, puff pastry appetizers, savory pinwheel snacks, sausage-filled pastries.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 stalks green onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to the package instructions (usually about 20-30 minutes at room temperature).
While the puff pastry is thawing, prepare the sausage filling. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked. Break it up into small pieces as it cooks.
Transfer the cooked sausage to a large mixing bowl and let it cool slightly. Add the cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Lightly dust a clean surface with flour. Unfold one puff pastry sheet and gently roll it out to smooth any creases.
Spread half of the sausage mixture evenly across the entire surface of the puff pastry sheet, leaving a 1/2-inch border along the edges.
Starting from one of the short edges, tightly roll the puff pastry into a log. Repeat the process with the second sheet of puff pastry and the remaining sausage mixture.
Wrap each log in plastic wrap and place them in the freezer for 15-20 minutes. This makes them easier to slice.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove the logs from the freezer and cut them into 1/2-inch thick slices using a sharp knife. Place the slices cut-side up on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pinwheels lightly with the egg wash.
Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Allow the sausage pinwheels to cool slightly before serving. They can be served warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 238.7 g | 306% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.5 g | 482% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 786 mg | 262% | |
| Sodium | 6630 mg | 288% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 141.5 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1131 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 460 mg | 10% | |
*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.
