Description
Looking for a quick appetizer that disappears in minutes? These Irresistible Italian Pinwheels are packed with melty cheese, savory Italian meats, and flaky golden pastry. They are perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, party snack, or fun food ideas for gatherings. This easy recipe delivers bold Italian flavors in every bite and works beautifully as a make ahead appetizer or game day favorite. Whether you need quick breakfast ideas, simple dinner ideas, or a crowd pleasing snack, these Italian pinwheels check every box. Crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, they are guaranteed to become a repeat recipe in your kitchen.
Ingredients
1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
20 slices pepperoni
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or spinach
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out the crescent roll dough and press seams together to form a rectangle.
3. Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly over the dough.
4. Layer mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, pepperoni slices, and chopped basil evenly across the surface.
5. Roll the dough tightly into a log starting from the long side.
6. Slice into 1 inch thick pinwheels.
7. Place pinwheels flat on the baking sheet.
8. Brush tops lightly with olive oil.
9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
10. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chill the rolled dough log for 15 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Avoid overfilling to prevent soggy centers.
Substitute pepperoni with roasted vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg