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Easy 4-Ingredient Cheesy Sausage Pinwheels

A stack of golden brown, cheesy sausage pinwheels baked until bubbly and golden, served on a white plate.
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Create crowd-pleasing sausage pinwheels using flaky crescent dough, seasoned sausage, and creamy cheese. These are simple, savory finger foods perfect for game day or holiday parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, cook the bulk sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Drain off all excess grease.
  3. In the same bowl with the cooked sausage, mix in the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until the mixture is evenly combined.
  4. Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently press the seams of the dough triangles together to form one large rectangle.
  5. Spread the sausage and cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of the dough rectangle, leaving a small one-inch border along one long edge.
  6. Starting from the long edge opposite the border, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam closed to seal.
  7. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels. You should get about 20 to 24 pinwheels.
  8. Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about one inch between them.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and puffed.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheets before serving warm.

Notes

  • For a tangier flavor, substitute half of the cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack.
  • You can prepare these pinwheels ahead of time. Assemble the rolls, slice them, and arrange them on the baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 2-3 minutes to the bake time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • If you prefer a crispier texture, use puff pastry sheets instead of crescent roll dough.

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