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Cheesy Pizza Pinwheels

Irresistible Cheesy Pizza Pinwheels: The Ultimate Snack Delight

Cheesy Pizza Pinwheels are the ultimate customizable snack, perfect for families and parties alike.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheels
  • 1 package Pizza Dough Refrigerated dough for quick preparation
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce Thick sauce for a crispy crust
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Low moisture mozzarella for optimal stretch
  • 1 cup Toppings Small dry toppings like pepperoni or veggies
Optional Extras
  • 1 cup Dipping Sauce Marinara or ranch for added flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Herbs and Spices Italian seasoning or crushed red pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cheesy Pizza Pinwheels
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
  3. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce and add your choice of toppings.
  5. Tightly roll the dough from one long edge towards the bare edge and pinch the seam closed.
  6. Chill the rolled log in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Slice the log into 10-12 equal pieces, each about 1 inch thick, and place on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 14-18 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  9. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate baked pinwheels for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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