Delicious Sausage and Cream Cheese Pinwheels Recipe

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Delicious Sausage and Cream Cheese Pinwheels Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 11, 2024

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Drain any excess grease.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Spread the sausage and cheese mixture evenly over each triangle.
  5. Roll up the triangles starting from the wide end to form pinwheels. Place them on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the pinwheels are golden brown and cooked through.
  7. 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.