Beef Sausage Pinwheels
Serve these beef sausage pinwheels with Mexican flavors for any special occasion - or just because they are so delicious!
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 6
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Prepare Mexican-Style Beef Sausage. Stir eggs, cream cheese and Mexican cheese blend into sausage. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until eggs are cooked and cheeses have melted. Remove from heat and stir in spinach.
Mexican-Style Beef Sausage: Combine 1 pound Ground Beef (93% or leaner), 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, 1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder in large mixing bowl mixing lightly but thoroughly. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.Cooking Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
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Step 2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, roll out pizza dough according to package directions; spread sausage mixture evenly over dough. Starting on long side, roll up dough into a log. Place on baking sheet.
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Step 3
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown. Cut into 6 pieces.
Nutrition Information
182 Calories
6g SAT FAT
28g PROTEIN
4.8 mg IRON
4.9 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 182 Calories; 135 Calories from fat; 15g Total Fat (6 g Saturated Fat; 4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 193 mg Cholesterol; 811 mg Sodium; 33 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.7 g Dietary Fiber; 28 g Protein; 4.8 mg Iron; 4.2 mg NE Niacin; 0.3 mg Vitamin B6; 2.2 mcg Vitamin B12; 4.9 mg Zinc; 24.9 mcg Selenium; 164.3 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Vitamin B6.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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