Best 4 Make Ahead Sausage Pinwheels Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy way to make a delicious and savory snack or appetizer? Make-ahead sausage pinwheels are the perfect solution! These tasty treats are made with crescent roll dough, cooked sausage, and your favorite fillings, and can be prepared ahead of time, making them a great option for busy weeknights or parties. Plus, they're a great way to use up leftover sausage or crescent roll dough. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of make-ahead sausage pinwheels that will be the hit of your next gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 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

MAKE-AHEAD SAUSAGE PINWHEELS



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Filled with sausage, sweet pepper and cream cheese, these roll-ups are excellent for unexpected visitors, a cocktail party or a halftime snack. Besides being easy to make, they can be done way ahead and kept in the freezer. All you have to do is pop them into a hot oven! -Cindy Nerat, Menominee, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound bulk regular or spicy pork sausage
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1 green onion, chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Add pepper and green onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; cool 10 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until blended; cool completely., Unroll 1 can of crescent dough and separate into 4 rectangles; pinch perforations to seal. Press each rectangle to 6x4-1/2 in.; spread each with 1/3 cup filling to within 1/4 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Roll gently to make logs smooth. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, seam side down. Repeat with remaining crescent dough. Freeze, covered, until firm, about 1 hour., Cut each log into 10 slices. Bake on parchment-lined baking sheets until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze pinwheels in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, bake frozen pinwheels as directed, increasing time by 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right sausage: Use a high-quality sausage that is flavorful and has a good texture. Italian sausage, breakfast sausage, or chorizo are all good choices.
  • Brown the sausage thoroughly: This will help to bring out the flavor and prevent the sausage from being greasy.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: This will add flavor and texture to the pinwheels. Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan are all good choices.
  • Don't overfill the pinwheels: This will make them difficult to roll and they may come apart when baking.
  • Chill the pinwheels before baking: This will help them to hold their shape and prevent them from becoming too soft.
  • Brush the pinwheels with melted butter before baking: This will help them to brown and give them a crispy crust.
  • Serve the pinwheels warm: They are best when served fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Sausage pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone. They are also a great way to use up leftover sausage. So next time you have some sausage on hand, give these pinwheels a try!

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