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Sausage Cream Cheese Pinwheels

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Quick and easy savory snack featuring a creamy sausage and cream cheese filling wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for parties, game days, or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but still cold)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup cooked sausage, crumbled and drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and even.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, gently roll the thawed puff pastry sheet (about 9×9 inches) to smooth out creases and slightly enlarge it. Keep it cold but pliable.
  4. Spread the sausage cream cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving about a 1/2-inch border along the edges free of filling.
  5. Carefully roll the pastry starting from one edge into a tight log shape. Pinch the seam to seal it.
  6. Slice the roll into approximately 1/2-inch thick pinwheels, yielding about 12-15 pieces.
  7. Place the pinwheels cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  8. Brush the tops gently with the beaten egg for a golden, glossy finish.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden and the filling is bubbly.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold until use to ensure puffiness. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice for clean edges. Do not overfill pastry to avoid sogginess. Can be air-fried at 375°F for 12 minutes as an alternative cooking method. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in oven for best texture. Freeze pinwheels on a baking sheet before transferring to freezer bag for longer storage.

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