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Pizza Pinwheels with pizza sauce on the side
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Pizza Pinwheels

My Pizza Pinwheels recipe puts all the pizza goodness into the BEST appetizer you've ever had! Easy to make and great for kids. Great for parties!
Course Appetizer, Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword How Do I Make Pizza Pinwheels Recipe, How To Make Pizza Pinwheels Recipe, Pizza Pinwheels, Pizza Pinwheels Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 pinwheels
Calories 173kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 1 (13-ounce) tube  refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1 (14-ounce) jar prepared pizza sauce, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/3 cup plus extra for topping grated Parmesan
  • 3/4 cup pepperoni, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly flour work surface and a rolling pin. Roll pizza crust into a 12x16 inch rectangle.
    How to make Pizza Pinwheels, rolling pizza crust
  • Spread 3/4 cup pizza sauce over pizza crust, leaving a 1-inch border on both sides and top edge. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning evenly over the sauce.
    How to make Pizza Pinwheels, spreading sauce on crust
  • Sprinkle mozzarella (2 cups) and Parmesan cheese (1/3 cup) evenly over sauce.
    How to make Pizza Pinwheels, sprinkling shredded cheese
  • Sprinkle chopped pepperoni (3/4 cup) over cheese.
    How to make Pizza Pinwheels, sprinkling pepperoni
  • Begin rolling tightly upward, away from you, starting at the long side of the crust closest to you.
    How to make Pizza Pinwheels, rolling the pinwheel
  • Cut the roll into 12 individual pieces, using a serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion.
    How to make Pizza Pinwheels, cutting the pinwheel
  • Arrange the cut rolls evenly, in 3 rows, 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of Parmesan on top of each roll.
    How to make Pizza Pinwheels, sprinkling cheese
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until dough is golden.
  • Pour the remaining pizza sauce into a microwave-safe dish and warm through. Arrange pizza pinwheels onto a serving platter and serve with warmed pizza sauce.
    Pizza Pinwheels with pizza sauce on the side

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheel | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg