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Sausage and Cheddar Crescent Roll Pinwheels Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pinwheels
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Sausage Pinwheels are savory, bite-sized snacks perfect for parties or casual gatherings. Made with seasoned pork sausage, creamy cheese, and flaky crescent roll dough, they’re baked until golden brown for a deliciously satisfying treat.

Ingredients

Sausage Mixture

  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage

Dough and Filling

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Cook the Sausage: Add the sausage to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain the excess grease and set the sausage aside.
  2. Prepare the Dough Base: Lay out a sheet of wax paper and spray it with cooking spray. Unroll one package of crescent rolls onto the wax paper. Pinch the perforations together to create a seamless sheet of dough.
  3. Spread the Filling: Spread half of the softened cream cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle half the cooked sausage and half the shredded cheddar over the cream cheese.
  4. Form the Log: Using the wax paper to assist you, carefully roll the dough lengthwise into a log, encasing the filling. Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap.
  5. Repeat for Second Log: Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to create a second log.
  6. Chill the Logs: Refrigerate the wrapped logs for at least an hour or until they are firm enough to slice.
  7. Slice the Pinwheels: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the logs from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a sharp knife, cut the logs into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange them on a baking sheet.
  8. Bake: Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until they’re golden brown.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the pinwheels from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option.
  • Try adding herbs like parsley or chives to the cream cheese for extra flavor.
  • Serve warm for best taste and texture.
  • Pinwheels can be made ahead and frozen before baking. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/sausage-and-cheddar-crescent-roll-pinwheels-recipe/