Easy Pizza Pinwheels

Bright, cheesy, and impossibly shareable, these Easy Pizza Pinwheels are the perfect snack for parties and weeknight dinners. Quick to assemble and customizable, they are a hit with both kids and adults.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the pinwheels

1 package refrigerated pizza dough Look for dough that’s not overly wet and has a recent date.
1 cup pizza sauce Choose a thick, low-moisture sauce to prevent sogginess.
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Use whole-milk shredded for better melt.
0.5 cup sliced pepperoni Use thin-sliced pepperoni for easier rolling.
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese Add for extra flavor.
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Adjust based on your sauce's seasoning.
to taste olive oil For brushing the tops before baking.

Method

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) with the rack centered.
Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to a rectangle, about 10x12 inches.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
Roll the dough tightly into a log, starting from one long side.
Slice the log into 1-inch pieces and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the tops lightly with olive oil.

Baking

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

Make ahead by assembling the log, wrapping tightly, and refrigerating. Freeze unbaked pinwheels for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving for best texture.