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Crispy Sausage Cream Cheese Pinwheels

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Quick and easy pinwheels featuring flaky puff pastry wrapped around a creamy, savory filling of sausage and cream cheese, perfect for snacks or casual meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • 1/2 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy), casing removed if needed
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Optional add-ins: chopped fresh parsley or chives, red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling and cooking until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in cooked sausage, cheddar cheese (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet. Roll gently if needed to smooth edges and even thickness (about 10×12 inches).
  4. Spread the sausage-cream cheese mixture evenly over the pastry sheet, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edges.
  5. Starting from the longer side, roll the pastry into a tight log, applying gentle pressure to avoid squeezing out filling.
  6. Slice the log into 12 equal pinwheels, about 1 inch thick each.
  7. Place pinwheels cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  8. Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden, glossy finish.
  9. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes until pastry is puffed, golden brown, and crispy on edges.
  10. Let pinwheels cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before serving.

Notes

Drain cooked sausage well to prevent soggy pastry. Use egg wash for golden, shiny finish. Keep spiral tight but not too tight to avoid filling squeezing out. Can freeze assembled pinwheels before baking; add extra baking time when baking from frozen. Reheat in oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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