These mouthwatering sausage and cream cheese pinwheels are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a tasty snack. The flaky pastry combined with savory sausage and creamy cheese filling will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 1 package of refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 pound of ground sausage
- 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Drain any excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Spread the sausage and cheese mixture evenly over each triangle.
- Roll up the triangles starting from the wide end to form pinwheels. Place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the pinwheels are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
You can customize these pinwheels by adding diced jalapenos or bell peppers for a spicy kick.
Leftover pinwheels can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven for a quick snack.