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Easy Sausage and Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Four freshly baked, golden brown sausage pinwheels topped with melted cheese resting on a white plate.
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Make these simple, cheesy sausage pinwheels using crescent roll dough for a quick and crowd-pleasing party appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 pound bulk breakfast sausage
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. In a bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
  4. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Do not separate the triangles. Gently press the dough together to form one large rectangle.
  5. Spread the sausage and cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of the dough rectangle.
  6. Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log.
  7. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 12 equal rounds, about 3/4 inch thick.
  8. Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the filling is hot.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, assemble the rolls, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before slicing and baking.
  • If you prefer puff pastry, substitute it for the crescent dough and adjust baking time as needed for puff pastry recipes.
  • You can add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the filling mixture for extra flavor.

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