Description
These savory sausage pinwheels blend Southern tradition with modern convenience, using puff pastry and bold sausage filling for the ultimate breakfast, brunch, or appetizer snack.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
1/2 lb breakfast sausage
1/2 cup shredded cheddar
1 egg (for egg wash)
Optional: smoked paprika, diced jalapeños, thyme, rosemary
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to smooth creases.
3. Spread uncooked sausage evenly over pastry, leaving 1/2-inch border.
4. Sprinkle with cheese and optional seasonings.
5. Roll tightly from the long edge to form a log.
6. Chill log for 10–15 minutes (optional but recommended).
7. Slice log into 1-inch thick rounds with a sharp knife.
8. Place on baking sheet, brush tops with egg wash.
9. Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Notes
To make ahead: Slice rolls and chill overnight or freeze raw on parchment. Bake from frozen, adding 5 minutes.
Pairs well with fruit, greens, or dipping sauces like mustard aioli.
For variations, try turkey or chicken sausage, smoked gouda, or gluten-free dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sausage pinwheels, brunch recipe, puff pastry sausage rolls, make-ahead breakfast