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Ultimate 4-Ingredient Cheesy Sausage Pinwheels with Crescent Dough

A plate piled high with golden brown, flaky sausage pinwheels, baked until crispy and cheesy.
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Make these easy sausage pinwheels using flaky crescent roll dough, savory sausage, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese. This recipe creates a crowd-pleasing, cheesy sausage appetizer perfect for parties or game day snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pork sausage, cooked and drained
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a uniform filling.
  3. Unroll both packages of crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Do not separate the triangles; keep the dough in rectangular sheets. Press the seams together gently to form two large rectangles.
  4. Spread half of the sausage and cheese mixture evenly over each rectangle of dough, leaving a small border along one long edge.
  5. Starting from the long edge opposite the border, tightly roll each rectangle into a log shape.
  6. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This step helps the pinwheels hold their shape during baking.
  7. Once chilled, unwrap the logs and slice each log into 12 equal rounds, about 3/4 inch thick. You should have 24 pinwheels total.
  8. Place the sausage pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese filling is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let the cheesy sausage rolls cool slightly on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack. Serve warm as a hot appetizer recipe.

Notes

  • For make ahead appetizers, you can assemble the logs, wrap them, and store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before slicing and baking.
  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, use hot breakfast sausage or add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the filling mixture.
  • These savory brunch bites freeze well after baking. Cool completely, place in a freezer-safe bag, and reheat in a 350 degree oven until warmed through.

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