These cheesy pizza pinwheels are a fun and easy snacks recipe that everyone will love. Made with pizza dough, marinara sauce, and your favorite toppings, they are perfect for parties, game days, or a quick after-school treat.
The preparation is simple, and you can customize the filling to include various ingredients like pepperoni, olives, or bell peppers to suit your taste.
Simple and Delicious Pizza Pinwheels Recipe
This pizza pinwheels recipe features rolled pizza dough filled with marinara sauce and cheese, then baked until golden and crispy. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 package of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the Sauce: Evenly spread the marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add the Fillings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and Parmesan cheese over the sauce. Add Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Roll the Dough: Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seams to seal.
- Slice the Pinwheels: Cut the rolled dough into 1-inch thick slices and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Egg Wash: Beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the pinwheels for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
