4-Ingredient Sausage Pinwheels
Quick and cheesy sausage pinwheels made with crescent roll dough, cream cheese, and sharp cheddar. Perfect for snacks, appetizers, or parties.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork sausage mild or medium
- 1 can crescent roll dough 8 oz, refrigerated
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground sausage until no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to low and add the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar to the cooked sausage. Stir until fully melted and combined.
- Step 4: Unroll the crescent dough on a clean surface and press perforations to form one rectangle. Spread the sausage mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border along one long side.
- Step 5: Roll the dough tightly from the long side opposite the border. Optionally, wrap in plastic and chill 10-15 minutes for easier slicing.
- Step 6: Using a sharp serrated knife, slice into ½-inch pinwheels (about 24 total).
- Step 7: Place pinwheels cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Step 8: Let cool briefly before transferring to a platter and serving warm.
Notes
Sausage Variations: Use hot Italian sausage for spice or turkey sausage for lighter version. Cheese Options: Try Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or Colby blend. Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before slicing and baking.
