Description
Sausage Pinwheels are the perfect savory appetizer for any gathering, combining rich flavors and flaky texture that both kids and adults will love. With just four simple ingredients, these delightful bites are quick to prepare and versatile enough for game days, family parties, or holiday celebrations. Each pinwheel is filled with a delicious mixture of seasoned sausage, creamy cheese, and wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough. Whether served warm or at room temperature, they are sure to impress your guests. Make them ahead of time and store them in the fridge or freezer for effortless entertaining!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 (8-ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
Instructions
- Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Unroll crescent rolls on wax paper and pinch seams to form a sheet.
- Spread cream cheese over the dough, leaving a border.
- Sprinkle sausage and cheddar cheese evenly.
- Roll tightly into a log using wax paper; wrap in plastic wrap.
- Chill logs for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Slice chilled logs into 1/2-inch pinwheels and bake on a baking sheet for 10-15 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg