Sage Sausage and Olive Pizza Pinwheels

Savory pizza pinwheels with Greek yogurt dough, sage pork sausage, with homemade sauce and buttermilk ranch for dipping.

This Sage Sausage and Olive Pizza Pinwheels recipe puts a fun, savory spin on pizza, featuring bite-sized rolls filled with rich flavors. The homemade dough, made with self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, and oregano, is topped with a tangy tomato sauce, browned sage sausage, diced olives, onions, and mozzarella. Rolled up, sliced, and baked until golden, these crispy pinwheels are perfect served with a homemade buttermilk ranch dip, making a flavorful appetizer or snack ideal for any pizza night.

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

For the Sauce

  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

For the Toppings

  • 1 pound Jimmy Dean sage pork sausage
  • 1/4 cup diced green olives
  • 1/4 cup diced shallot or red onion
  • 8 ounces of mozzarella cheese, shredded

Buttermilk Ranch Dip (Optional)

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon MSG

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

Mix self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, and dried oregano using a dough hook or by hand until a slightly sticky but firm ball forms. Roll the dough on a floured surface into a 12 x 20-inch rectangle.

Prepare the Sauce

Whisk together tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and sugar until smooth.

Cook the Sausage Topping

Cook sage pork sausage in a skillet over medium heat until done. Add diced onion and green olives, simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Assemble the Pizza

Spread the sauce evenly over the dough. Add a layer of shredded mozzarella, then the sausage mixture, and finish with a second layer of mozzarella.

Roll and Cut the Pinwheels

Roll the dough tightly from the bottom long side into a log, then slice into 1-2″ pieces. Place the slices on a greased or non-stick sheet pan.

Bake in the Oven

Preheat oven to 425°F and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Serving

Serve the pinwheels with buttermilk ranch for dipping.

Stir together the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt with dried oregano using a dough hook on a stand mixer or stir and knead by hand until a slightly sticky but firm ball forms. Adjust flour or yogurt as needed for consistency.

Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to form large rectangle, roughly 12 x 20 inches.

In a mixing bowl, combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and sugar. Whisk the ingredients together until fully combined and smooth.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the sage pork sausage until cooked through.

Add the diced onion and green olives and stir in.

Simmer about 5 minutes and remove from heat.

Spread the sauce evenly over the dough using the back of a large spoon or a spatula.

Add a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Add the sausage mixture to spread evenly.

Add the second layer of shredded mozzarella.

Gently and tightly roll the dough from the bottom to the top to form a log.

Slice the pizza log into 1-2″ pieces and carefully place on a non-stick or greased sheet pan.

Heat your oven to 425 degrees and bake about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.