Sausage Pinwheels Appetizers (Printer-Friendly)

Savory sausage pinwheels made with crescent rolls, cheddar, and cream cheese. Easy, cheesy, and party-ready.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

01 - 1 pound pork sausage

02 - 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls

03 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

01 - Brown sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat for 10 minutes until fully cooked and crumbly. Drain and set aside.

02 - Spray wax paper with cooking spray and unroll crescent dough onto it. Pinch seams to form a solid sheet.

03 - Spread half the cream cheese onto the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with half the sausage and half the cheddar.

04 - Roll the dough tightly lengthwise into a log, using the parchment paper to assist. Wrap in plastic wrap.

05 - Repeat with remaining ingredients. Chill both logs in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until firm.

06 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Unwrap and slice each log into 1/2-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.

07 - Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool slightly.

08 - Transfer to a serving platter and serve while warm.

01 - Keep the crescent dough chilled until ready to use to make handling and rolling easier.

02 - Use an offset spatula to spread cream cheese without tearing the dough.

03 - Leave space between pinwheels on the baking sheet to allow even baking and prevent sticking.

04 - Logs can be made a day ahead and refrigerated before slicing and baking.

05 - Add chopped jalapenos or onions for extra flavor variation.