Description
These Sausage and Cream Cheese Pinwheels are a delicious appetizer perfect for any occasion. The combination of savory sausage, creamy cream cheese, and flaky crescent roll dough creates a flavorful and satisfying bite-sized treat that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Sausage Filling:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Additional:
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 oz each)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess grease and let the sausage cool slightly.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage with the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, stirring until well blended.
- Assemble the Pinwheels: Unroll one can of crescent dough and press the seams together to form a rectangle. Spread half of the sausage mixture evenly over the dough, then roll it up tightly from the long end into a log. Repeat with the second can of dough and remaining filling.
- Bake: Slice each roll into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels and place them cut side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- These pinwheels can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- You can also freeze them after slicing and bake directly from frozen—just add 3 to 5 extra minutes to the baking time.
