Description
Savory pizza pinwheels spiral delightfully with classic Italian flavors, rolling cheesy goodness into compact bites. Guests and families will devour these quick appetizers, craving each crispy, herb-infused morsel that delivers maximum flavor in minimal space.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups pizza dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Protein and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pepperoni, chopped
- 1/4 cup ham, diced
- 1/4 cup cooked sausage, crumbled
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a clean and non-stick surface for your pizza pinwheels.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangular shape, creating an even and thin base for your rolled appetizer.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over the sauce, creating a consistent cheese layer.
- Distribute the chopped pepperoni, diced ham, and crumbled sausage across the cheese, ensuring an even distribution of protein throughout the surface.
- Dust the protein layer with dried oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Carefully roll the dough tightly from the long side, creating a compact cylindrical shape, pressing gently to seal the edge.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into 1-inch thick pinwheels, revealing the spiral pattern of ingredients.
- Arrange the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight spacing between each piece for even cooking.
- Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle grated parmesan cheese for added richness and golden color.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the cheese becomes melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, and serve warm as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Customize toppings by swapping meats with vegetarian alternatives like mushrooms, bell peppers, or plant-based protein crumbles for a meat-free version.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium cheese and reducing processed meat quantities, making the pinwheels heart-friendly.
- Ensure dough is rolled evenly to prevent uneven cooking and maintain consistent texture across all pinwheels.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline the rolling process and create a stress-free cooking experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg