Description
Pizza Pinwheels are a fun and easy appetizer made with crescent roll dough, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese. These bite-sized snacks feature a crispy golden crust filled with classic pizza flavors, perfect for parties or a family treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 roll of Pillsbury crescent rolls
Filling
- 3 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 1 package Hormel pizza pepperoni (or similar brand)
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pinwheels.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the crescent rolls and pinch the seams securely to form a single sheet. Press the dough out to approximately 12 x 15 inches for even rolling.
- Spread Sauce: Spoon the pizza sauce over the surface of the dough, spreading it evenly but leaving a ¼ inch border on all edges free of sauce.
- Add Pepperoni: Arrange the pepperoni slices in a single layer over the sauce, ensuring they slightly overlap for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Add Cheese: Layer the slices of mozzarella cheese evenly over the pepperoni.
- Roll the Dough: Starting from the longest side, tightly roll the dough towards the opposite edge to create a compact log of ingredients inside.
- Seal the Roll: Pinch the seam edge of the dough roll firmly to seal it and prevent the filling from spilling out during baking.
- Slice into Pinwheels: Using a serrated knife, carefully cut the roll into 12 equal slices, using a gentle sawing motion to maintain the shape without squashing them.
- Arrange for Baking: Place each pinwheel flat side down in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish, leaving some space between them to allow expansion.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown, the dough is cooked through, and the cheese is melted.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then enjoy your delicious pizza pinwheels warm.
Notes
- Use a serrated knife to slice the roll to avoid squashing the pinwheels.
- To make cleanup easier, spray the baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Feel free to customize the filling with vegetables like bell peppers or olives for extra flavor.
- Serve with extra pizza sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
- These pinwheels are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pizza Pinwheels, Appetizer, Crescent Rolls, Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Party Food, Easy Snack
