Best Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels

Whip up some 4 ingredient crescent roll Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels for the next football party or family gathering!

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Crescent Roll Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels – 4 Ingredients

There are many ways to use crescent roll dough for recipes, but these crescent roll pepperoni pizza pinwheels are one of my family’s favorites.

They’re easy to make and taste great too! If you want a delicious appetizer that is also popular with kids, give this recipe a try.

With only four ingredients it’s hard not to love this simple recipe.

Pizza lovers will be delighted at how tasty these pinwheels can be!

Crescent rolls are an American staple – they’re the perfect bread substitute for everything from breakfast to lunch to dinner.

Whether you are looking for something on the go, an appetizer for an upcoming football party, or a comforting family dinner, these crescent roll pizza pinwheels are an easy way to please any age group.

This recipe is great because it’s quick and simple to make, but also provides the opportunity for personalization.

Add your favorite ingredients to the dough before rolling it out and cutting it into strips.

Pepperoni and Sausage? Spinach and onion? Ham and pineapple?

It doesn’t matter what you choose! You can never go wrong with this classic combination.

Makes 10 pinwheels

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 12 minutes

Crescent Roll Pizza Ingredients

• Crescent roll sheet (If you can’t find the crescent roll sheet, you can use a can of crescent biscuits and pinch the seams together)
• Marinara sauce – You can use your favorite marinara sauce or pizza sauce. I have even used spaghetti sauce when that was what I had on hand.
• Shredded mozzarella cheese – I always use whole milk mozzarella cheese. However, I have used part skim when I was watching my calories. 😂
• Pepperoni slices, finely chopped – Use your favorite pepperoni whether it’s Hormel or Margarita.
• For exact measurements, please see the recipe card below.

How Long do Pinwheels Stay Good and How to Store Pizza Pinwheels

If you have any pizza pinwheels leftover (which I doubt that you will!), just place them in a baggie or an airtight container and place them in the fridge. I would, however, eat them up within a day or two.

How to Make Crescent Roll Pizza Pinwheels

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Unroll the crescent roll dough on a lightly floured surface or sheet of parchment paper.

Spread the marinara sauce in an even layer over the top of the dough.

Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the sauce.

Add the pepperoni to the top of the cheese.

Roll the dough up into a long log.

Place the roll in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes. It helps to make cutting it easier without squishing it.

Then use a sharp knife to cut the log into 10 1-inch slices.

Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake the crescents for 10 to 12 minutes, until the dough is golden brown.

Serve immediately.

Can You Freeze Pepperoni Pinwheels

Absolutely! Whenever I make an appetizer, especially for football game parties, I want something that can be made ahead of time.

I want to watch the game too ya know. 😉

Once these are done baking, let them cool. I then lay them flat on a cookie sheet and place them in the freezer to flash freeze.

I do this so that they don’t stick together and become a solid brick.

Once they are frozen, place them in a freezer bag and back in the freezer.

When you are ready to use them, thaw them and then bake at 350 degrees for about 10-15 minutes.

In Conclusion

Crescent roll pepperoni pizza pinwheels are a great appetizer for any occasion.

They’re easy to make, taste great, and are popular with both kids and adults.

If you’re looking for a delicious recipe that will be sure to please your guests, then give this one a try!

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