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Easy 4-Ingredient Cheesy Sausage Pinwheels

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Make these simple, savory sausage pinwheels using flaky crescent dough, sausage, cream cheese, and cheddar. They are a perfect make-ahead appetizer for game days or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 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 two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, cook the pork sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Drain off any excess grease well.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
  4. Stir the cooked, drained sausage into the cheese mixture until everything is evenly combined.
  5. Unroll both cans of crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Press the perforations together to form two large rectangles.
  6. Spread half of the sausage and cheese mixture evenly over the surface of one dough rectangle, leaving a small border along one long edge.
  7. Starting from the long edge opposite the border, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam closed.
  8. Repeat the spreading and rolling process with the second dough rectangle and the remaining filling.
  9. Using a sharp knife, slice each log into 12 equal rounds, about 3/4 inch thick. Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the filling is hot.
  11. Let the sausage pinwheels cool slightly on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can prepare the rolled logs ahead of time, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before slicing and baking.
  • For a spicier flavor, use hot Italian sausage instead of standard pork sausage.
  • These are great as **finger foods for parties** or as a savory brunch item.

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