12 Quick and Easy Puff Pastry Appetizers
7. Sausage Pinwheels
Sausage Pinwheels are the perfect appetizer for any gathering. They combine the flaky goodness of puff pastry with savory sausage for a bite-sized treat everyone will love. These pinwheels are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, making them ideal for busy hosts.
These delicious spiral-shaped bites feature ground pork sausage, onions, and cheese wrapped in buttery puff pastry. The combination creates a flavor-packed appetizer that’s sure to impress your guests. You can even customize them with your favorite seasonings!
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Serving Size
- Makes 24 pinwheels (serves 8-10 people)
Ingredients
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- Ground black pepper to taste
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add the chopped onion and celery to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the parsley and season with black pepper. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
- Roll out each puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the sausage mixture evenly over the pastry sheets, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the sausage mixture.
- Roll each pastry sheet tightly into a log, starting from the long edge.
- Cut each log into 12 slices, approximately 1-inch thick.
- Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheets and bake them for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 180 per pinwheel
- Fat: 12 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
