Description
Homemade pizza pinwheels blend classic Italian flavors into bite-sized spirals of cheesy goodness. Crisp edges and melted cheese make these pinwheels perfect for casual gatherings or quick snacks you’ll devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package Hormel pepperoni
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 roll Pillsbury crescent rolls
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) pizza sauce
Preparation Ingredient:
- 1 pinch dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- Unroll the crescent dough sheet and meticulously press together all perforated seams, creating a smooth rectangular surface approximately 12 x 15 inches.
- Distribute pizza sauce across the dough, maintaining a small 1/4-inch border around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Arrange pepperoni slices in a uniform single layer, then generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pepperoni, covering the entire surface.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long side, creating a tight cylindrical shape, and firmly seal the final edge to prevent unraveling during baking.
- Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the rolled dough into 12 equal pinwheel sections with smooth, gentle sawing motions.
- Transfer the pinwheels to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, ensuring slight spacing between each piece, and bake for 20-25 minutes until the surface turns golden brown and cheese becomes bubbly.
Notes
- Select crescent roll dough for a quick, flaky base that saves time and provides consistent texture.
- Ensure seams are completely sealed to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Use parchment paper or non-stick spray to guarantee easy removal and cleanup.
- Consider alternative protein options like cooked chicken, ham, or vegetarian sausage for diverse dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg