Description
Sausage Pinwheels are a delectable snack that combines flavorful breakfast sausage and creamy cream cheese wrapped in golden, flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for any occasion, these pinwheels are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (or crescent sheets)
- 1 egg (optional, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease and let the sausage cool slightly.
- Mix sausage and cream cheese: In a medium bowl, mix the cooked sausage with the softened cream cheese until evenly combined.
- Prepare the pinwheels: Unroll one can of crescent dough onto a clean surface and press the seams together to form a rectangle. Spread half of the sausage mixture evenly over the dough, then roll it tightly into a log starting from the long edge. Slice into ½-inch pieces and place cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the second can of dough and remaining filling.
- Bake: If desired, whisk the egg with water and brush over the tops for a golden finish. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- These pinwheels are great for breakfast, brunch, or as a party snack.
- You can prep them ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze before baking.
- Add shredded cheese or chopped green onions for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
