Description
These sausage puff pastry twists are a savory, flaky appetizer made with just four ingredients. Perfect for parties, game days, or holiday gatherings, they’re easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage (or any ground sausage)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Evenly spread the raw sausage over half of the puff pastry sheet.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the sausage layer.
- Fold the puff pastry sheet over to cover the filling, pressing lightly to seal.
- Cut the folded sheet into 1-inch strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Twist each strip several times and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each twist with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and sausage is fully cooked.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use spicy sausage for an extra kick.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like mustard or marinara.
- Great for make-ahead—simply reheat in the oven to crisp up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
