This easy pizza pinwheel recipe is quick to make, delicious to eat, and totally customizable. This crowd pleasing appetizer checks all the boxes. Perfect for game day spreads, after school snacks, or casual get togethers where finger foods reign supreme.
Kids love them, adults devour them, and the best part? You can tailor them to suit any taste. Stick with classic cheese or toss in your favorite meats and veggies for a flavor packed twist. This easy pizza pinwheel recipe comes together with minimal effort and freeze beautifully, making it easy to double the batch and save some for later.
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Why you will love this recipe
- Customizable – Go classic with pepperoni or mozzarella, or go supreme with meats and veggies.
- Crowd pleasing – These appetizers are loved by people of all ages.
- Perfect for parties and lunchboxes – These portable appetizers are ideal for potlucks, game days, and school lunches. They are easy to pack and eat and are guaranteed to disappear fast!
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough crust – you can use store bought or a homemade crust like this one.
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
Tips and tricks
- Allow the pizza dough to come to room temperature to make it easier to handle and roll out.
- Do not overfill your pinwheels. This can make it hard to roll them up and cause your filling to spill out.
- After rolling up the dough, put it in the fridge for about 30 minutes to make it easier to cut through.
How to make pizza pinwheels
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle so the dough is about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread out the pizza sauce, sprinkle on the mozzarella and place the pepperoni, leaving a 1 inch free space at the top of the dough. This buffer allows the roll to seal and prevents the filling from spilling out.
- Roll up and seal the dough and place it in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Cut the roll into 1 inch slices, placing each slice on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
How to store pizza pinwheels
- Store these pizza pinwheels in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
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Easy Pizza Pinwheels Recipe
Servings
15
servingsPrep time
45
minutesCooking time
15
minutesIngredients
1 pizza dough crust – you can use store bought or a homemade crust like this one.
1 cup mozzarella cheese
Pepperoni
1/2 cup pizza sauce
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle so the dough is about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread out the pizza sauce, sprinkle on the mozzarella, and place the pepperoni, leaving a 1 inch free space at the top of the dough.
- Roll up and seal the dough and place it in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Cut the roll into 1 inch slices, placing each slice on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
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