1sheetpuff pastry, thawedfrom a 17.3-ounce package
1largeegg
1tablespoonwater
0.5cupshredded mozzarella
.25cupfinely shredded parmesan cheese
0.5teaspoongarlic powder
0.5teaspoononion powder
1tablespoonchopped Italian parsley
8ouncesbulk Italian sausage
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
Beat the egg and water together with a fork in a small bowl.
Mix the mozzarella, parmesan, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian parsley together in a medium bowl.
Unwrap the package of puff pastry and place one sheet on a lightly floured surface. Lightly roll with a rolling pin to make the pastry 10-inches wide.
Brush the egg wash over the pastry sheet. Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the top. Drop the sausage evenly over the top of the cheese mixture.
Quick Tip
Leave half to one-inch clear edge at the top of the pastry. This will help the pastry adhere to itself when rolled.
Roll the pastry over, starting at the short side closest to you, until it forms a log.
Quick Tip
Double check to make sure the log is 10-inches wide so you will end up with twenty half-inch wide slices.
Score half-inch lines with a knife all the way down the roll, like you would with cinnamon rolls. You should have 20 even "slices". Cut on the score lines and place the slices on the prepared baking sheets.
Brush the slices with egg wash and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Sausage pinwheels are best served warm or at room temperature, but we have been known to eat them cold out of the refrigerator as well.
The bottoms tend to caramelize and darken while baking. This is normal and just adds to the flavor.
Keep the puff pastry cold until ready to roll. It will become sticky if left on the counter too long.
Save the second sheet of puff pastry, wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days. Use for another recipe or double this recipe and make even more sausage pinwheels!