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Sausage Pinwheels Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pinwheels 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Sausage Pinwheels are a delicious and savory appetizer featuring a flavorful mixture of browned breakfast sausage and creamy cheese rolled inside crescent roll dough. Perfectly baked to golden-brown perfection, these pinwheels are ideal for parties, snacks, or breakfast treats. Made with simple ingredients and easy steps, they come together quickly and offer a delightful combination of smoky sausage, creamy cheese, and a flaky crust.

Ingredients

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Sausage Mixture

  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Dough and Toppings

  • 1 can crescent roll dough seamless sheet, not precut
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 Tablespoons green onion, minced

Instructions

  1. Sauté garlic: In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot and shimmering. Add minced garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it starts to develop color and aroma.
  2. Cook sausage: Add the ground breakfast sausage to the pan with garlic. Continue sautéing, breaking the sausage apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain any excess oil.
  3. Mix sausage with cream cheese: Transfer the cooked sausage to a mixing bowl. Add cream cheese and mix thoroughly until well combined. Season the mixture with kosher salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting based on the seasoning in your sausage. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature by refrigerating for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Prepare dough: Lay a large rectangle of plastic wrap on the counter or on a cutting board. Unroll the crescent roll dough sheet onto the middle of the plastic wrap carefully.
  5. Spread filling: Evenly spread the cooled sausage and cream cheese mixture over the dough, leaving a ½ inch strip along one long side free of filling to allow for sealing later.
  6. Add cheese and green onions: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and minced green onion evenly over the sausage-covered dough.
  7. Roll the dough: Using the plastic wrap to assist, carefully roll the dough up along the long edge into a log shape. Moisten the bare ½ inch edge of dough with a little water to help seal. Pinch the seam tightly to close completely.
  8. Chill the roll: Wrap the rolled dough tightly in the plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for about 20 minutes to firm up, which will make it easier to slice cleanly.
  9. Preheat oven: While chilling, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  10. Slice and arrange: After firming up, unwrap the dough log and slice it into 8 equal pinwheel pieces. Arrange the slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for expansion.
  11. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes or until the pinwheels are golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • Be sure to slightly moisten the dough edge before sealing to ensure the pinwheel stays rolled during baking.
  • Chilling the roll before slicing prevents squishing and helps maintain shape.
  • You can substitute breakfast sausage with spicy sausage for more heat.
  • Serve warm as a snack or appetizer with dipping sauce like ranch or mustard.
  • Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to retain crispness.

Find it online: https://oliviadinner.com/sausage-pinwheels-recipe/