4-Ingredient Cheesy Beef Sausage Pinwheels
These cheesy beef sausage pinwheels are an easy, 4-ingredient appetizer made with halal beef sausage, cream cheese, cheddar, and flaky crescent roll dough. Rolled, chilled, sliced, and baked, they deliver warm, golden, bite-sized swirls perfect for parties — and can be fully prepared ahead of time.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing spoon
- parchment paper or wax paper
- Plastic wrap
- Baking sheet
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb halal beef sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls (8 oz each)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Add the beef sausage to a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain well and let cool slightly.
- Unroll one crescent roll sheet onto wax or parchment paper. Pinch seams if needed to make a flat sheet.
- Spread half the cream cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border. Sprinkle on half of the cooked sausage and half of the cheddar.
- Roll the dough lengthwise into a tight log and wrap in plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make a second log.
- Refrigerate the wrapped logs for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to slice.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice each log into ½-inch pinwheels and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, until golden and puffed. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Chill the logs well for clean slices. Make them spicier with hot beef sausage or add vegetables like bell peppers or green onions. Serve with ranch, mustard, or salsa.