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my sister brought a tray of these to the cookout and the entire pan was devoured before the fireworks even started. only 3 ingredients to make the ultimate bite

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These southern 3-ingredient sausage pinwheels are the kind of easy little appetizer that disappears faster than you can set down the tray. They have that old-fashioned potluck magic to them, the sort of snack you’d find at church suppers, holiday gatherings, and summer cookouts all across the South and Midwest alike. With flaky dough, rich sausage, and a good sharp cheese, they bake up into savory bites that feel homemade and special without asking much from the cook.

Serve these warm or at room temperature with a bowl of pickles, a little mustard or ranch for dipping, and a spread of fresh fruit or a crisp vegetable tray to round things out. They fit right in beside baked beans, deviled eggs, and pasta salad at a cookout, and they’re mighty fine with sweet tea, lemonade, or a cold fizzy drink on a hot evening.

Southern 3-Ingredient Sausage Pinwheels

Servings: 8

Southern sausage pinwheels on a glass serving tray
Southern sausage pinwheels on a glass serving tray

Ingredients

1 pound breakfast sausage

1 sheet refrigerated puff pastry, thawed
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 

Main ingredients for sausage pinwheels
Main ingredients for sausage pinwheels

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