Description
These Cuban Sausage Pinwheels are a deliciously savory appetizer featuring seasoned ground sausage, creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and tangy pickles all rolled up in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for parties or a tasty snack, they combine bold Cuban-inspired flavors with a creamy, cheesy texture that’s sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Mixture
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cream Cheese Spread
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Additional Mix-ins
- 8 pieces bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onion or chives, chopped
- 1/3 cup pickles, chopped
Assembly
- 4 large flour tortillas (or 6 smaller tortillas)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring even consistency.
- Add Bacon and Vegetables: Stir in the cooked and chopped bacon, chopped green onions or chives, and chopped pickles into the cream cheese mixture, folding them evenly throughout.
- Cook the Sausage: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the canola oil, and when hot, add the ground sausage. Break the sausage apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Season the meat with salt, pepper, and paprika. Continue cooking until the sausage is lightly browned and fully cooked through, then remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Assemble the Pinwheels: Lay the flour tortillas flat and spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly over each one. Distribute about ½ cup of the cooked sausage mixture evenly on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Roll and Slice: Roll each tortilla tightly to form a log shape. Using a sharp knife, slice each rolled tortilla into 1-inch pinwheels. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- For best results, use softened cream cheese to make mixing easier.
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- These pinwheels can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated until serving.
- Chilling the rolled tortillas before slicing helps maintain their shape.
- If tortillas are large, you can cut pinwheels smaller or larger depending on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cuban
Keywords: Cuban sausage pinwheels, sausage appetizer, party snack, Cuban cuisine, cheesy pinwheels, bacon pinwheels
