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Easy Cheesy Mini Crescent Roll Pizza Pinwheels

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These cheesy mini crescent roll pizza pinwheels are quick, easy, and perfect for party snacks or casual bites. They feature a flaky crescent dough base filled with a blend of mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese, pizza sauce, and Italian seasoning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can crescent roll dough (about 8 oz / 227 g)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 100 g)
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 50 g)
  • ¼ cup pizza sauce (about 60 ml)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (about 15 g)
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine shredded mozzarella, sharp cheddar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Mix well.
  3. Unroll the crescent dough on a clean surface, pressing the perforations together to form one large rectangle.
  4. Spread pizza sauce evenly across the dough, leaving about a half-inch border on all sides.
  5. Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the sauce, covering the surface except the edges.
  6. Roll up the dough tightly from the long side like a jelly roll.
  7. Slice the roll into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  8. Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about one inch apart.
  9. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and optional fresh herbs on top.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Press crescent dough seams firmly to prevent bursting. Spread sauce thinly to avoid soggy dough. Roll tightly for better shape retention. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast. Can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 4 hours before baking or frozen after slicing.

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Keywords: crescent roll, pizza pinwheels, party snacks, cheesy, quick recipe, easy appetizer

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