Best 8 Make Ahead Sausage Pinwheels Recipes

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Indulge in the savory goodness of sausage pinwheels, a delightful appetizer or snack that combines the richness of sausage, the flakiness of puff pastry, and the tangy flavors of mustard and cheese. These bite-sized treats are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile, allowing for endless variations to suit your taste preferences. With our comprehensive guide, you'll discover three irresistible recipes for sausage pinwheels: the classic version featuring pork sausage, a vegetarian delight made with plant-based sausage, and a spicy kick with chorizo sausage. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that you can easily recreate these culinary wonders in your own kitchen. Get ready to impress your guests or simply enjoy a satisfying snack with our delectable sausage pinwheels.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PINWHEELS 3 WAYS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Two 8-ounce blocks cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup jarred pesto
2 burrito-size spinach tortillas
2 burrito-size whole wheat tortillas
2 burrito-size jalapeno-Cheddar tortillas
1 cup spinach leaves, chopped
One 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
1/4 cup sliced green olives
1/4 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
4 slices Swiss cheese
8 large slices pepperoni
8 large slices salami
8 large slices spicy capicola
4 slices pepper jack cheese
1 cup arugula
6 mini sweet peppers, slice thin
1/2 cup chopped hot cherry peppers

Steps:

  • For the base spread and tortillas: Mix together the cream cheese and pesto until well combined. Lay out the spinach, whole wheat and jalapeno-Cheddar tortillas and divide the cream cheese mixture among them. Using a spoon or offset spatula, spread the mixture all the way to the edges of each tortilla.
  • For the veggie pinwheels: Evenly distribute the spinach over the top of the base spread on the spinach tortillas. Arrange the artichokes, green olives and sun-dried tomatoes over the spinach. Roll up the tortillas tightly and individually wrap in plastic. Set aside.
  • For the meaty pinwheels: Shingle the cheese, pepperoni, salami and capicola onto the base spread on the whole wheat tortillas, slightly favoring one side. Roll up the tortillas tightly and individually wrap in plastic. Set aside.
  • For the spicy pinwheels: Divide the pepper jack between the jalapeno-Cheddar tortillas topped with the base spread. Divide the arugula, sliced peppers and chopped cherry peppers between the tortillas. Roll up the tortillas tightly and individually wrap in plastic. Refrigerate the rolled tortillas for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
  • Unwrap and slice each tortilla into 1-inch segments/pinwheels. Arrange on a platter and serve.

SAUSAGE CHIVE PINWHEELS



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These spirals are simple to make but look special on a buffet. Our guests eagerly help themselves, and sometimes the eye-catching pinwheels never even make it to their plates! -Gail Sykora, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/2 pound uncooked bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons minced chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll crescent dough on a lightly floured surface; press perforations to seal. Roll into a 14x10-in. rectangle., Spread sausage to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with chives. Roll up carefully jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices; place 1 in. apart in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. pan., Bake until golden brown and sausage is cooked through, 12-16 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SAUSAGE PINWHEELS



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My Mom discovered this sausage roll recipe years ago and it has been passed around many, many times. A sausage mixture is baked into a puff pastry roll and served as little appetizer bites.

Provided by SUSIE-Q

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground pork sausage
1 onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
ground black pepper to taste
½ (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together ground pork sausage, onion, celery, parsley and pepper.
  • Roll one pastry sheet into an 8x12 inch rectangle. Spread with 1/2 the sausage mixture. Beginning with one of the shorter sides, roll pastry. Moisten with water. Seal the edges with a moist fork. Slice the roll into approximately 1 inch pieces. Repeat with second pastry sheet and remaining sausage mixture.
  • Flatten the roll pieces onto a large baking sheet. Bake approximately 20 minutes, flipping after 10 minutes, until sausage is evenly browned and pastry is golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 231.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

SAUSAGE PINWHEELS



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My Mama makes these for holiday breakfasts or as appetizers. We love 'em! Use your favorite sausage...we like Jimmy Dean.

Provided by Queen of Everything

Categories     Breakfast

Time 33m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 lb bulk sausage
1 can crescent roll dough

Steps:

  • Take dough out of can in a whole sheet.
  • Press perforated edges together to form one sheet of dough.
  • Spread sausage over dough evenly.
  • Starting with a long edge, roll dough and sausage into a log.
  • Refrigerate log overnight or until firm.
  • Slice 1/2 inch pieces from the log and place on baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 12-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.5, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 172.3, Carbohydrate 0.5, Protein 2.3

BUTTERMILK BISCUIT SAUSAGE PINWHEELS



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These pinwheels are good for breakfast, brunch or a midday snack. I served them at a morning wedding reception and received many compliments. My grown children also like to take them to work for a quick breakfast with coffee. -Gladys Ferguson, Rossville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield about 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup shortening
2 cups unsifted self-rising flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 pound raw bulk pork sausage, room temperature

Steps:

  • With a pastry blender, cut shortening into flour. Add buttermilk; mix. On a lightly floured surface, knead for a few seconds, adding additional flour if necessary. Roll out on a lightly floured surface into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Spread sausage over dough. Roll up, jelly roll-style, starting from the short side Chill. Cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place, cut side down, on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 768mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SIMPLE SAUSAGE PINWHEELS



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I loved making these to take to work for my co-workers. One young girl in particular (Tomeka) would always ask me to bring them. It was worth it just to make her happy!

Provided by Gail Welch

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 can(s) pillsbury seamless crescent rolls
1 lb jimmy dean pork (roll) sausage
2 c cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out seamless crescent roll dough into a rectangle on lightly floured parchment or wax paper.
  • 2. Spread 2/3 of a one lb roll of Sausage onto dough within a 1/2 inch on all edges. NOTE: May use whole roll, if desired.
  • 3. Sprinkle 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  • 4. Beginning on long side, roll dough into a log.
  • 5. With sharp knife cut log into twelve 1-inch size slices.
  • 6. Place on cookie sheet that has been prepared with cooking spray.
  • 7. Bake approximately 25 minutes until done & golden brown. Serve and enjoy!

PERFECT SAUSAGE PINWHEELS



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Another recipe from my Grandma. These are always a big hit at our family functions. Very easy to make, but so so good!

Provided by Mayniac May Family

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 1/4 cups Bisquick baking mix
2/3 cup milk
1 lb sausage

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F.
  • Create dough with Bisquick mix and milk.
  • On wax paper, roll out dough. Make it as close to a large thin square as possible (don't need to be perfect).
  • Spread out sausage (uncooked) on dough. (it spreads easier if you put sausage in microwave for a 20 to 30 seconds).
  • Start on one side and roll toward the other, creating a large log shape.
  • (wrap up in wax paper and put a towel over it and place in the freezer for around 15 minutes if you want to slice easer. This is not necessary though).
  • Slice into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.9, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 48.5, Sodium 1276.2, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 13.6

SAUSAGE AND CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS



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Good for breakfast or parties.

Provided by brandi03

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened - divided

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Spread dough from 1 package of crescent rolls out onto a work surface and pinch perforations together to create a single sheet of dough. Spread half the cream cheese over the dough sheet, leaving a 1/2-inch margin all around. Sprinkle half the cooked sausage evenly over cream cheese. Roll dough up into a log, starting at a long edge; wrap log in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Repeat steps to make a second roll; wrap. Refrigerate rolls at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Unwrap rolls and cut each into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place slices onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pinwheels are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 42.2 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 686.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you work efficiently and avoid any mishaps.
  • Choose the Right Sausage: Use a sausage that has a good flavor and texture. A mild or sweet Italian sausage is a good option, but you can also use a more flavorful sausage if you prefer.
  • Don't Overmix the Dough: Overmixing the dough will make it tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough will make it easier to roll out and prevent it from sticking to your hands.
  • Use a Sharp Knife: When cutting the pinwheels, use a sharp knife to get clean, even slices.
  • Bake the Pinwheels Until Golden Brown: Bake the pinwheels until they are golden brown and cooked through. This will ensure that they have a crispy crust and a tender interior.
  • Serve with Your Favorite Dipping Sauce: Serve the pinwheels with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard.

Conclusion:

Make-ahead sausage pinwheels are a delicious and easy appetizer that can be made ahead of time. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or even just a quick snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a crowd-pleasing dish that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for an easy and delicious appetizer, give these make-ahead sausage pinwheels a try!

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