Impress all the guests at your next event when you service these spicy sausage pinwheels. They are one of the best sausage appetizers and are perfect for parties, game day or just when you want a snack.
Every party needs a few yummy appetizers. From crescent roll recipes to finger foods, you can never go wrong with a plate of spicy sausage pinwheels when planning your party or game day menu.
This recipe came about after a friend brought over something similar for a party that was in casserole form. I wanted to try and make it utensil free so it would be perfect for parties, potlucks and tailgates. Bonus: you only need 4 ingredients.
You can easily change the spice level of these sausage appetizers by using a regular ground Italian sausage instead of the hot version.
Because you are mixing the sausage with cream cheese, be sure to drain the fat from it very well after cooking. {Hint: I press a paper towel over the sausage after it is done draining to get the excess oil off}.
I use fat free cream cheese to make mine but pick your favorite brand and type. It does work best if you soften it to room temperature before adding to the pan but you can skip the softening if you are short on time.
A refrigerated pizza crust is perfect for this recipe. You could easily make this one of your favorite crescent roll recipes though by using crescent dough instead of the pizza crust.
Once I have rolled up the dough, I wrap my log in plastic wrap and put it in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes to make it easier to slice. At this point, if you are making it ahead of time, you can refrigerate or freeze it for future use.
Sausage appetizer recipes are always crazy popular at our events so I try to make sure and include these spicy sausage pinwheels and at least one other
If you want to create the original casserole style of this recipe, it is super simple! Place crescent dough in the bottom of a square casserole dish, place sausage mixture on top and then top with another roll of crescent dough before baking.
If you love these spicy sausage pinwheels, be sure to try these other great sausage appetizers:
- Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers
- Cheesy Sausage Crescent Ring
- Alfredo Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
- Cheesy Sausage Wonton Appetizers
- Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
If you try these spicy sausage pinwheels or any recipe from the blog, I’d love to hear about it. Let me know in the comments or snap a photo and tag it #MySuburbanKitchen on Instagram or Twitter.
- 1 lb spicy ground Italian sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese; softened
- 1 refrigerated pizza crust
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Cook sausage in a skillet stirring with a spoon to crumble. Drain well.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Mix cooked sausage and softened cream cheese together. Stir well to combine.
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Roll out the pizza crust and spread the sausage mixture in an even layer on top.
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Roll the pizza dough up into a log. Slice horizontally into 1-inch slices and place on ungreased baking sheet.
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Sprinkle slices with cheddar cheese. Bake in 375 degree oven for 15-17 minutes.
I wrap my log in plastic wrap and put it in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes to make it easier to slice.
What a cute idea!!
Oh yum! I can think of so many things that would be absolutely delish in the middle of those pinrolls.
Yummmm!! These look delicious!
This looks absolutely WONDERFUL! I’m pinning this for an upcoming get together!!! Thanks for sharing this!!! =D
Looks really yummy!!
These look so tasty! I”m going to have to try making some! I would love to also invite you to join Totally Tuesday and link up your blog for my first ever link party: http://www.madcapfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/02/totally-tuesday-1-link-party-time.html
Yum! These look great and fun to make! Visiting from Chef-in-training! blessings 🙂
Yum! My hubby will love these! I will pin them for later! Thanks!
My husband’s aunt makes these, and they are always the first things to disappear at a family function! So good =)
These look really good. I’d never have thought of cream cheese and sausage…but it sounds like a great combo. Thanks.
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. It looks fantastic!
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These look really good!
Just found you via Pinterest and I think I will give these a try for a morning tailgate this weekend – look fantastic! thanks!
For cutting those things, you can use tooth floss.
Looks simple and yummy! Pinned!
Always pick healthy snacks with delicious dips, vegetable fritters, oven chips and more.Oatmeal, with its whole grains, fiber, and protein, is a perfect all-day healthy snack food.
We’ll be making these pinwheels again and again. They were so tasty!
These pinwheels are a huge hit every time I make them! So easy and delicious!