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Easy Crescent Roll Pizza Pinwheels with Pepperoni and Mozzarella

A stack of freshly baked, golden brown pizza pinwheels topped with melted cheese and pepperoni.
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Create these simple, bite-sized pizza pinwheels using refrigerated crescent roll dough. They are perfect for quick appetizers, game day food, or kid-friendly snacks, delivering classic pizza flavor in a fun, rolled shape.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Do not separate the triangles; keep the dough in one large rectangle. Press lightly to seal any perforations between the dough sections.
  3. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the entire surface of the dough, leaving a small half-inch border along one long edge.
  4. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Distribute the mini pepperoni slices over the cheese layer.
  5. Starting from the long edge opposite the border, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the final seam closed to secure the roll.
  6. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 12 equal rounds, about 3/4 inch thick. Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about one inch between them.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and garlic powder. Brush the tops of the pinwheels lightly with the garlic butter mixture.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For make-ahead appetizers, assemble the pinwheels, place them on the baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 2-3 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • You can substitute puff pastry for crescent rolls for a flakier texture. If using puff pastry, thaw according to package directions before assembling.
  • Serve these with extra marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.

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