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Cheesy Puff Pastry Sausage Pinwheels


  • Author: Livia Scott
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 18 pinwheels

Description

Cheesy Puff Pastry Sausage Pinwheels are flaky, golden, and packed with savory sausage and melted cheese, making them the perfect easy appetizer, quick breakfast idea, brunch snack, game day bite, or simple party food. This easy recipe uses buttery puff pastry, seasoned sausage, cream cheese, mozzarella, and cheddar for a warm, cheesy snack that feels special but comes together with very little effort.


Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

8 ounces cooked sausage, crumbled

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 egg, beaten

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 cup marinara sauce or ranch dressing, optional for serving


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cook the sausage in a skillet until browned and fully cooked, then drain excess grease and let it cool slightly.

3. Mix the cooked sausage with cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning until evenly combined.

4. Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and gently roll it into an even rectangle.

5. Spread the sausage and cheese mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border along one long edge.

6. Roll the pastry tightly into a log, seam side down, then chill for 15 minutes to help it slice cleanly.

7. Cut the chilled log into even pinwheels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

8. Brush the tops and edges with beaten egg.

9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until puffed, golden, and bubbling.

10. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm with marinara sauce or ranch dressing if desired.

Notes

Keep the puff pastry cold before slicing and baking. If it gets too soft, the pinwheels may lose their shape and the pastry will not puff as nicely.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 510mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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