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Easy 4-Ingredient Sausage Pinwheels with Crescent Rolls

Five freshly baked sausage pinwheels topped with melted orange cheddar cheese on a white plate.
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Make these simple, cheesy sausage pinwheels using refrigerated crescent roll dough. They are a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties or game days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1 package (8 count) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until it is fully browned. Drain off any excess grease completely.
  3. In a bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until all ingredients are evenly combined into a thick filling.
  4. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Do not separate the triangles; keep the dough connected in its rectangular sheet form.
  5. Spread the sausage and cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of the dough sheet.
  6. Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log.
  7. Use a sharp knife to slice the log into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
  8. Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between them.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and puffed.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, substitute half of the cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack cheese.
  • For make-ahead preparation, assemble the rolls, slice them, and arrange them on a baking sheet. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add a few extra minutes to the bake time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • You can use puff pastry instead of crescent rolls for a flakier, richer texture.

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