Description
These Cheesy Puff Pastry Sausage Pinwheels are the kind of easy recipe that feels instantly party-worthy the moment they come out of the oven. Flaky puff pastry wraps around a rich, savory sausage and cheese filling, then bakes into golden swirls that are perfect for brunch, game day, holiday platters, or a quick snack. If you need easy appetizer ideas, quick party food, simple brunch recipes, or crowd-pleasing finger foods, this is one of those reliable food ideas that always disappears fast.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 pound ground sausage
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cook the ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles, until fully browned. Drain any excess grease and let it cool for a few minutes.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir until evenly mixed.
4. Lightly flour your work surface and unfold the puff pastry sheet. Roll it gently to smooth the seams and form an even rectangle.
5. Spread the sausage and cheese mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Starting from one long side, roll the pastry into a tight log. Chill for 15 to 20 minutes so it slices neatly.
7. Cut the log into 12 even pinwheels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Brush the tops and edges with the beaten egg.
9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown.
10. Let them cool slightly, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Let the sausage mixture cool slightly before spreading it on the pastry so the butter in the dough stays cold and flaky.
Chilling the rolled log before slicing helps the pinwheels hold their shape and gives you cleaner, more even spirals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
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