Description
Spicy Chorizo and Cheese Pinwheels are a flavorful appetizer perfect for parties or snacks. They combine spicy chorizo, melted cheese, and flaky pastry for a delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 lb chorizo, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle.
- Spread cooked chorizo evenly over the pastry.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Roll the pastry tightly into a log.
- Slice into 1-inch pieces and place on a baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Chorizo can be substituted with another spicy sausage.
- For extra crispiness, bake on parchment paper.
- Serve with a dipping sauce like ranch or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
