These meaty bites make mornings easierand delicious.

These are the perfect bite-size party finger food or breakfast bite.

Ingredients

2tsp.canola oil

8oz.bulkpork breakfast sausage

All-purpose flour, for work surface

1(8-oz.

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)can refrigerated crescent roll dough sheet

3oz.cream cheese(about 6 Tbsp.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.

Drain sausage on a paper towel-lined plate, and let cool 10 minutes.

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Unroll crescent roll dough sheet onto a lightly floured surface.

Roll dough into a 15- x 8-inch rectangle, with the long edge parallel to edge of surface.

Evenly sprinkle cooked sausage over cream cheese mixture.

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Scatter Cheddar cheese evenly over top.

Using clean hands, gently press down all over to adhere fillings to dough.

Using a pastry brush or your finger, lightly moisten top border of dough with water.

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Starting from bottom edge, tightly roll dough up, jelly roll style.

Pull and pinch seam to seal.

Using a sharp serrated knife, trim and discard uneven edges of dough.

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Slice remaining dough into 20 (1/2-inch-thick) rounds.

Place rounds 1-inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.

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Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe Tips For Sausage Pinwheels

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Southern Living Sausage Pinwheels baked and ready to serve

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