These low-carb sausage cream cheese pinwheels are cheesy, savory, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an easy keto snack. The sausage and cream cheese filling is wrapped in a simple keto dough and baked until golden and bubbly.
Makes: 10–12 pinwheels
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 18–22 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
Sausage Filling
- ½ lb (225 g) breakfast sausage
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- Black pepper, to taste
Keto Dough
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook the Sausage
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the breakfast sausage and cook until completely browned and cooked through.
- Break it into small crumbles as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the Keto Dough
- Add 1½ cups mozzarella and 2 tbsp cream cheese to a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave for about 30 seconds, stir, then continue in 15–20 second intervals until melted and smooth.
- Add almond flour, egg, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt.
- Mix until a soft dough forms. If sticky, let it cool for a few minutes.
- Roll Out
Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper.
Roll into a rectangle approximately ¼ inch thick.
- Add the Filling
Spread the softened cream cheese over the dough.
Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the top, followed by ½ cup mozzarella.
Leave a small border around the edges.
- Roll
Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log.
Use the parchment paper to help guide the roll if the dough feels soft.
Place the rolled log in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to firm it up.
- Slice
Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 10–12 equal pieces.
Arrange the pinwheels cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 18–22 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Pinwheels
- Chill the rolled dough before slicing—it makes cutting much easier.
- Don’t overfill the dough or the filling may squeeze out while rolling.
- If the dough becomes difficult to handle, place it in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
- You can add a little jalapeño, cooked bacon, or shredded cheddar for extra flavor.
- Choose sausage without added sugar if you’re following a strict keto diet.
🥑 Keto Note
These are naturally low in carbohydrates, but the exact net carbs depend on the almond flour, sausage, and cream cheese brands you use. For strict keto, check the nutrition labels for added sugars in the sausage
