Easy Pizza Pinwheels
A straightforward and highly customizable snack, these pinwheels combine savory beef pepperoni, Italian beef sausage, and melted mozzarella cheese rolled inside a convenient pre-made dough, baking to a golden crisp in minutes.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 215kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Serrated knife or unscented dental floss
Ingredients
Dough and Sauce
- 1 tube (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce plus extra for dipping
Cheese and Fillings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup beef pepperoni or turkey pepperoni chopped
- 1/4 cup cooked Italian beef sausage crumbled
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh basil chopped (optional garnish)
- Ranch dressing (optional for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Unroll the dough on a lightly floured surface and press it into a large rectangle (approx. 12x8 inches).
- Spread a thin, even layer of marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges to prevent mess while rolling.
- Evenly sprinkle the mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, beef pepperoni, and beef sausage over the sauce.
- Dust the top with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Starting from the long edge, roll the dough up tightly into a log shape.
- Using a sharp serrated knife or unscented dental floss, slice the log into 1-inch thick rounds.
- Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with extra marinara or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
Nutritional Information :
Calories: 215 | Protein: 10g | Carbohydrates: 22g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 590mg