Cuban Sausage Pinwheels (Printer-Friendly)

Delightful pinwheels featuring Cuban-style sausage, melted cheese, and buttery dough for a savory, crowd-pleasing snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1 lb Cuban-style sausage or spicy pork sausage

→ Dough

02 - 1 sheet puff pastry, about 8 oz, thawed if frozen

→ Cheese

03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Oils and Seasonings

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Finishing

10 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chopped onion until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
03 - Add crumbled Cuban-style sausage to the skillet. Brown thoroughly, breaking apart with a spoon, for 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, gently roll the thawed puff pastry sheet into an even rectangle if needed.
05 - Spread the cooled sausage mixture evenly across the pastry, leaving a small border at the edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the sausage layer.
06 - Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log without squeezing. Using a sharp knife, slice into ½-inch thick pinwheels, yielding approximately 12 to 14 pieces.
07 - Arrange the pinwheels flat on the prepared baking sheet spaced apart to allow expansion. Brush the tops lightly with beaten egg for a golden finish.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the cheese is melted.
09 - Allow pinwheels to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or serving platter. Serve warm or at room temperature with optional dipping sauces.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Allow the sausage mixture to cool before assembling to prevent cheese from melting prematurely during rolling.
02 - Use a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss to slice pinwheels cleanly and evenly.
03 - Check baking between 12 and 15 minutes as puff pastry can brown quickly depending on your oven.
04 - Pinwheels can be assembled ahead of time, refrigerated on baking sheet covered for up to 4 hours before baking.

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