Description
Cheese & Sausage Pinwheels are flaky puff pastry rolls filled with gooey cheese and savory sausage. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party treat, these pinwheels are quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of cooked sausage, crumbled (use chicken or turkey sausage as needed)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into a thin rectangle.
- Evenly sprinkle the cheese and sausage over the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border on one edge.
- Roll the pastry tightly, starting from the filled side and sealing the edge with a bit of egg wash.
- Slice the roll into 1-inch pieces and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each pinwheel with the remaining egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free puff pastry if needed.
- Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or gouda for a flavor twist.
- Add finely chopped herbs like parsley or basil for an extra burst of freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g