This Sausage Pastry Twists recipe is an easy, savory appetizer made with juicy sausage wrapped in flaky, golden puff pastry. Perfect for parties, brunch, game days, or a quick snack, these delicious twists come together with simple ingredients and bake up crisp, flavorful, and irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough or 1 puff pastry sheet thawed if needed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg beaten
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Brown the sausage in a skillet, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain thoroughly and let cool.
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Unroll the dough and press together any perforations if necessary.
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Spread the sausage over one half of the dough and sprinkle with cheddar.
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Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press gently.
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Cut the filled dough into long strips and carefully twist each strip several times.
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Arrange the twists on the baking sheet and brush lightly with beaten egg.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the pastry is puffed, crisp, and golden.
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Cool for about 5 minutes before serving warm.
