Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Pizza Pinwheels featuring a flaky dough rolled with classic pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and veggies. Baked to golden perfection, these bite-sized appetizers are perfect for parties, snacks, or an Italian-American inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 sheet refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
Filling
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Finishing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough out into a large rectangle to create a flat base for your pinwheels.
- Spread Sauce and Add Toppings: Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to help seal the roll. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over the sauce, then distribute the mini pepperoni, diced green bell pepper, and diced onion on top.
- Season and Add Parmesan: Sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the layered ingredients to enhance flavors.
- Roll the Dough: Starting from one of the long sides, tightly roll the dough into a log shape, ensuring the fillings stay inside.
- Slice into Pinwheels: Use a sharp knife to slice the rolled dough into 1-inch thick pinwheels, spacing them out cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with Olive Oil: Lightly brush the tops of each pinwheel with olive oil to help them brown nicely and add flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the pinwheels for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese has melted beautifully.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pinwheels to cool slightly for a few minutes before serving to ensure the cheese sets and to avoid burning your mouth.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the pinwheels by adding other pizza toppings like cooked sausage, mushrooms, or black olives.
- Serve these warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping to enhance the flavor experience.
- Pinwheels can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator, then reheated in the oven for a quick and easy snack or appetizer on demand.
