Pizza Pinwheels Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 22 minutes
🍽️ Servings: Makes 24 pinwheels
Description:
These Pizza Pinwheels are a delightful treat that’s both easy to make and utterly delicious. Perfect for parties, they’re sure to please both kids and adults alike with their savory flavors and satisfying crunch. Serve them with warm pizza sauce for dipping and watch them disappear in no time!
Ingredients:
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare Dough: On a large baking sheet, lay out the crescent roll dough and pinch the 8 triangles together to form 4 rectangles.
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Layer Ingredients: Evenly distribute the pepperoni slices and shredded mozzarella cheese over each rectangle.
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Roll & Slice: Roll each rectangle tightly lengthwise to create a log, then slice each log into 4 or more pieces, depending on your preference.
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Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the garlic salt until well combined.
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Brush with Butter: Lightly brush each pinwheel with the melted butter mixture.
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Optional Topping: If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pinwheels for an extra burst of flavor.
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Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with your favorite pizza sauce for dipping.
Enjoy these delightful Pizza Pinwheels as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack at your next gathering! 🍕🎉
