Cuban Sausage Pinwheels (Printer-Friendly)
Golden dough spirals filled with seasoned Cuban sausage and melty cheese, perfect for snacking or gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat
01 -
1 lb Cuban-style sausage (approximately 16 oz)
→ Dough
02 -
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (approximately 8 oz)
→ Cheese
03 -
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 -
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
05 -
1 small onion, finely chopped
06 -
1 clove garlic, minced
→ Oils & Seasoning
07 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt, to taste
09 -
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Egg Wash
10 -
1 egg, beaten
# Steps to Make This:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 -
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Crumble the sausage into the skillet and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool slightly.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll the thawed puff pastry into an even rectangle if needed, smoothing the surface without overworking the dough.
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Spread the cooled sausage mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a small border at the edges. Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan over the sausage layer. Starting from one long edge, roll the pastry into a tight log, applying gentle pressure to avoid squeezing out the filling.
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With a sharp knife, slice the rolled log into ½-inch thick pinwheels, yielding approximately 12 to 14 pieces. Arrange the pinwheels flat on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each for expansion.
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Brush the tops of each pinwheel with beaten egg to promote even browning and a glossy finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the cheese is melted.
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Remove from oven and allow pinwheels to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter. Serve warm or at room temperature with optional dipping sauces as desired.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
Allow the sausage mixture to cool before spreading to prevent cheese from melting prematurely and leaking during rolling.