Sausage Pumpkin Pinwheels Appetizers
Sausage Pumpkin Pinwheels Appetizers are a great recipe for parties or potlucks around the fall or winter holidays. Easy to make, this recipe uses just a few ingredients, like puff pastry, sausages, pumpkin puree, cheese, and green onions. Delicious and perfect! Enjoy!
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Calories: 179kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box frozen puff pastry sheets defrosted according to the instructions(17.25oz)
- 3 ounces mild Italian sausage or any favorite one uncooked
- 7 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 cup shredded melting cheese like Cheddar Gruyere, Mozzarella, Fontina, Provolone
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped green onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set it aside.
- Cut the sausage into small pieces and cook it in a small pan over medium heat, stirring until browned for approximately 5 minutes. Let drain on a paper towel and set it aside.
- Lightly flour the table and unroll the puff pastry sheets.
- Spread each sheet with pumpkin puree. Sprinkle the sausage over the pumpkin puree, and add cheese and green onions. Gently press the ingredients into the pastry.
- Roll each sheet like a log, ensuring the seams are sealed. Cut the log into 12 slices.
- Place each pinwheel on the baking sheet leaving about 2 inches between each piece. Bake them at 375F for about 17-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Let them slightly cool before serving.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the pinwheels a day ahead and refrigerate. Bake fresh when needed.
- Freezing Instructions: Freeze unbaked pinwheels on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve warm.
- Substitution: Vegetarian sausage can be used for a meat-free version.
- Cheese Variations: Feel free to experiment with different types of melting cheeses to find your favorite flavor combination.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 1466IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg
