Quick 15-Minute Cream Cheese Sausage Pinwheels
These quick and easy pinwheels combine creamy cheese and savory sausage wrapped in flaky puff pastry, perfect for a warm, satisfying snack in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (usually 2 sheets) puff pastry sheets, thawed but kept cold
- 8 ounces breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or a blend)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
Instructions
- Cook the sausage in a medium skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, dried parsley (optional), and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Fold the cooked sausage into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- On a lightly floured surface, lay out one sheet of thawed puff pastry (about 9×12 inches). If uneven, gently roll it out to smooth and even thickness.
- Evenly spread half of the sausage and cream cheese filling over the puff pastry, leaving about a 1/2-inch border on the edges.
- Starting at the long edge, carefully roll the pastry into a tight log. Use a sharp knife to slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown.
- Let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold to ensure flakiness. Use a sharp knife for clean slices. Rotate baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning. Leftover filling makes a great dip. For gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based cheeses. Vegetarian version can use sautéed mushrooms or spinach instead of sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 6
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