• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

This Wife Cooks™

  • About
    • Contact
    • Work With Me
    • JOIN MY NEWSLETTER
  • Holidays
    • Vegan and Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
    • Vegan & Vegetarian Christmas Recipes
    • New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Cinco de Mayo
    • 4th of July
    • Oktoberfest
    • Halloween
    • Game Day
    • Happy Birthday
  • Collections
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Dessert
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
  • Popular
    • Breads
    • Casseroles & Comfort Food
    • Cookies & Cakes
    • Dressings & Dips
    • Kid Favorites
    • Pasta
    • Rice & Grains
    • Soups, Chilis, & Stews
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches, Tacos, & Burgers
    • Baking
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
  • Recipe Index
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
Home » Popular » Game Day » Vegan Sausage Pinwheels

Vegan Sausage Pinwheels

February 14, 20232 Comments

Pin
Share
Share
33Shares
View Recipe
Vegan Sausage Pinwheels ~ This easy make-ahead appetizer is perfect for holidays, game days, and even for breakfast! via @thiswifecooks

Vegan Sausage Pinwheels ~

This easy make-ahead appetizer is perfect for holidays, game days, and even for breakfast!

Vegan Sausage Pinwheels ~ This easy make-ahead appetizer is perfect for holidays, game days, and even for breakfast!

Table of Contents

Toggle
  • Sausage Crescent Pinwheels
  • Ingredients for Vegan Sausage Pinwheels
  • Ingredient Notes
  • How to Make Vegan Sausage Pinwheels
  • More Recipes You’ll Love!
  • Follow This Wife Cooks on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
  • Vegan Sausage Pinwheels
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Nutrition

Sausage Crescent Pinwheels

I like these pinwheels because they’re easy to adapt to personal preferences and ingredients on hand. Any variety of vegan sausage can be used, from spicy Italian or chorizo to a milder breakfast-style flavor. Don’t love spinach? Leave it out or swap it for something else entirely (roasted red peppers are a good choice). Cheese can also be a nice addition. A light sprinkling of cheddar pairs especially well with breakfast sausage. For the pinwheels featured here, I opted for Hot Italian sausage links and chopped spinach and they were devoured on Super Bowl Sunday.

Vegan Sausage Pinwheels ~ This easy make-ahead appetizer is perfect for holidays, game days, and even for breakfast!

Ingredients for Vegan Sausage Pinwheels

You will need:

  • 12 ounces Hot Italian-style vegan sausage
  • 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
  • 4 ounces plain vegan cream cheese, softened
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dough

Ingredient Notes

  • Vegan Sausage – The sausage you choose will greatly affect the overall flavor of these pinwheels. My personal preference is for the Hot Italian variety of Beyond Sausage. It’s flavorful without being spicy. Vegan chorizo adds a spicy kick, just be sure to drain off any excess grease; chorizo tends to be extra oily. Breakfast-style sausage is also good for brunch.
  • Frozen Spinach – Make sure your spinach is completely thawed and squeeze out as much liquid as you possibly can. I like to squeeze the spinach by hand and then lay it out on a tea towel to dry further before using it in a recipe.
  • Vegan Cream Cheese – Use a brand you already know and love. Trader Joe’s brad is my favorite. Cream cheese is not a strong flavor in these pinwheels but it does act as a sort of “glue” for holding the filling together.
  • Refrigerated Crescent Dough – Pillsbury brand crescent dough is vegan. Look for the tube labeled “Rounds”. This one has 1-inch perforations already cut into the dough making it easy to know where to slice. If you use the Pillsbury dough with slanted perforations, simply roll out the dough and gently press them together forming one cohesive sheet.

How to Make Vegan Sausage Pinwheels

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

STEP TWO: Into a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble the sausage and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned. Drain to remove any excess grease and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the spinach and cream cheese; stir to combine.

STEP THREE: On a parchment-lined surface roll out one package of crescent dough. Spread 1/2 of the sausage mixture over the dough leaving a 1/2-inch margin on each side. Starting at a shorter end, roll the dough into a log shape. Wrap in the parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining dough and sausage mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour to chill. Unbaked pinwheels can be refrigerated up to 1 day in advance.

STEP FOUR: Unwrap each pinwheel then use a serrated knife to slice into 1-inch rounds. Arrange at least 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.

STEP FIVE: Bake 13 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Vegan Sausage Pinwheels ~ This easy make-ahead appetizer is perfect for holidays, game days, and even for breakfast!

More Recipes You’ll Love!

  • Italian Sausage Bruschetta
  • Vegan Pub Style Beer Cheese Dip
  • Vegan Sausage and Cheddar Stuffed Mini Peppers
  • Vegan 7-Layer Party Dip
  • Dill Pickle Pinwheels

Follow This Wife Cooks on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

This easy make-ahead appetizer is perfect for holidays, game days, and even for breakfast!
Vegan Sausage Pinwheels ~ This easy make-ahead appetizer is perfect for holidays, game days, and even for breakfast!

Vegan Sausage Pinwheels

This easy make-ahead appetizer is perfect for holidays, game days, and even for breakfast!
5 from 7 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, dairy free, Game Day, party food, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Refrigeration Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 196kcal
Author: Holly Gray
Prevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Hot Italian-style vegan sausage
  • 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained well
  • 4 ounces plain vegan cream cheese softened
  • 2 8-ounce packages refrigerated crescent dough

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Into a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble the sausage and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned. Drain to remove any excess grease and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the spinach and cream cheese; stir to combine.
  • On a parchment-lined surface roll out one package of crescent dough. Spread 1/2 of the sausage mixture over the dough leaving a 1/2-inch margin on each side. Starting at a shorter end, roll the dough into a log shape. Wrap in the parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining dough and sausage mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour to chill. Unbaked pinwheels can be refrigerated up to 1 day in advance.
  • Unwrap each pinwheel then use a serrated knife to slice into 1-inch rounds. Arrange at least 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake 13 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1039IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @thiswifecooks or tag #thiswifecooks!

Pin
Share
Share
33Shares

Related Posts:

  • Vegan Sausage and Cheddar Stuffed Mini Peppers - Sweet mini peppers are stuffed with a savory filling of simple ingredients then baked for an easy make-ahead appetizer! These colorful, flavorful crowd-pleasing bites are ready to serve in under 30 minutes! | thiswifecooks.com #veganappetizers #meatlessmonday #thiswifecooks
    Vegan Sausage and Cheddar Stuffed Mini Peppers
  • Vegan Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers ~ Thin sliced vegan steak, sautéed mushrooms and onions, and melted cheese stuffed inside crisp green peppers and roasted to perfection.
    Vegan Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
  • Roasted Cauliflower with Peppers and Green Olives is a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired side dish packed with bold flavors. Roasted cauliflower, bell peppers, Castelvetrano olives, and capers create a savory mix, while fresh parsley and lemon juice add a refreshing finish. Perfect for holiday dinners, weeknight meals, or as a flavorful accompaniment to your favorite main dishes. This easy-to-make recipe is a healthy, colorful addition to your table.
    Roasted Cauliflower with Peppers and Green Olives

Filed Under: Appetizers, Breakfast & Brunch, Breakfast & Brunch, Game Day, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, dairy-free, game day, party food, quick and easy, vegan, vegetarian

Previous Post: « Tofu Scramble Seasoning
Next Post: Broccoli Cheese Dip »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jenn Freedman

    February 15, 2023 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    So simple and yummy, thank you for the recipe !

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      February 15, 2023 at 4:01 pm

      Hi Jenn ~ So glad you enjoyed the pinwheels!

5 from 7 votes (6 ratings without comment)

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Welcome!

Hi, I’m Holly! I’m a busy wife and mom. I love cooking for my family and sharing creative and flavorful plant-based recipes.

Here, you will find everything from quick and easy dinners to comfort food classics and holiday favorites.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Recent Posts

  • Greek Rice Pilaf
  • Grilled Greek Tofu
  • Mexican Chopped Salad
  • Taco Ranch Dressing

Footer

Copyright © 2025 Rise and Shine Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy .Terms of Service .

This Wife Cooks™Logo Header Menu
  • About
    • Contact
    • Work With Me
  • Holiday
  • Collections
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Dessert
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Side Dishes
  • Popular

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.