Description
These Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels are a fun twist on traditional pizza. Rolled up into bite-sized treats, they are perfect for parties, snacks, or even a quick meal. Packed with gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and flavorful sauce, these pinwheels are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pinwheels:
- 1 sheet refrigerated pizza dough (about 13.8 oz)
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For Topping:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface into a rectangle. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer with pepperoni slices.
- Roll the dough: Starting from one long side, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Use a sharp knife to slice the log into 12 even pinwheels.
- Bake: Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. If desired, brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can customize these with other toppings like cooked sausage, bell peppers, or olives.
- For a crispier texture, use puff pastry instead of pizza dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
