Hey, y’all! If you’re looking for a quick, crowd‑pleasing appetizer that tastes like everyone’s favorite comfort food, these Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels are about to be your new go‑to. They’re cheesy, saucy, buttery, and baked in flaky puff pastry that turns golden and crisp in the oven.
Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels
Every bite tastes like a mini pizza roll, but way better. A little rolling, a little sprinkling, and a quick bake is all it takes to get a tray of warm, melty pinwheels on the table. They’re perfect for parties, after‑school snacks, game nights, or anytime you want something fun and delicious without a lot of fuss.
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Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 c. marinara sauce
- 2 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ c. grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ c. sliced pepperoni
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry and slice each sheet into strips.
- Spread a small amount of marinara sauce on each strip.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce, followed by a few slices of pepperoni.
- Lightly sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Carefully roll each strip of puff pastry from one end to the other, creating individual pizza rolls.
- Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the pizza rolls to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with extra marinara sauce for dipping if desired!
Pro Tips For Making This Recipe
- Don’t overfill the rolls so the sauce and cheese stay in place during baking.
- Let the puff pastry thaw fully since cold pastry tends to crack when rolled.
- Cut the pastry before filling to help keep everything neat and prevent the sauce from squeezing out.
- Customize the toppings with sausage, olives, peppers, or any favorite pizza additions.
- Serve warm for the best flavor, ideally with extra marinara on the side for dipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
You sure can! Crescent roll dough, pizza dough, or phyllo dough all work, though each has a slightly different texture.
Avoid too much sauce and make sure the pastry is fully thawed before rolling.
Absolutely! Pizza sauces or homemade marinara works too.
Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in a 350-degree oven for a few minutes.
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Recipe
Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
- 1 c. marinara sauce
- 2 c. mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ c. grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ c. sliced pepperoni
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry and slice each sheet into strips.
- Spread a small amount of marinara sauce on each strip.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce, followed by a few slices of pepperoni.
- Lightly sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Carefully roll each strip of puff pastry from one end to the other, creating individual pizza rolls.
- Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the pizza rolls to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with extra marinara sauce for dipping if desired!
Notes
- Don’t overfill the rolls so the sauce and cheese stay in place during baking.
- Let the puff pastry thaw fully since cold pastry tends to crack when rolled.
- Cut the pastry before filling to help keep everything neat and prevent the sauce from squeezing out.
- Customize the toppings with sausage, olives, peppers, or any favorite pizza additions.
- Serve warm for the best flavor, ideally with extra marinara on the side for dipping.
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