Best 7 Pepperoni Pinwheels Recipes

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Pepperoni pinwheels are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Made with a simple combination of refrigerated pizza dough, pepperoni, cheese, and spices, these pinwheels are easy to assemble and can be baked in the oven or cooked in a skillet. With their crispy, golden crust and gooey, flavorful filling, pepperoni pinwheels are a perfect way to satisfy your cravings for a savory treat.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PEPPERONI PINWHEELS



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These golden brown rounds from field editor Vikki Rebholz of West Chester, Ohio, have lots of pepperoni flavor. "They're easy to make, and really good!" says Vikki.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup diced pepperoni
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 large egg, separated
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine the pepperoni, cheese, oregano and egg yolk. In another small bowl, whisk egg white until foamy; set aside. Separate crescent dough into 4 rectangles; seal perforations. , Spread pepperoni mixture over each rectangle to within 1/4 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 6 slices. , Place cut side down on greased baking sheets; brush tops with egg white. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PEPPERONI AND ASIAGO PINWHEELS



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Categories     Cheese     Pork     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Sausage     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 60 pinwheels

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese*
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3-ounce package), thawed
2 tablespoons honey-Dijon mustard
2 ounces packaged sliced pepperoni (about twenty-four 1 1/2-inch-diameter slices)
1 large egg, beaten to blend
Nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Cut puff pastry crosswise in half to form 2 rectangles. Spread 1 tablespoon mustard over 1 puff pastry rectangle, leaving 1-inch plain border at 1 long edge. Place half of pepperoni in single layer atop mustard. Top pepperoni with half of cheese mixture. Brush plain border with egg. Starting at side opposite plain border, roll up pastry, sealing at egg-coated edge. Transfer pastry roll, seam side down, to medium baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pastry rectangle, mustard, pepperoni, cheese mixture, and egg. Chill rolls until firm, about 30 minutes, or wrap and chill up to 1 day. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Lightly spray with vegetable oil spray. Cut each pastry roll into about thirty 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Transfer pinwheels to prepared sheets. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer to platter; serve.
  • *Available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

BROCCOLI AND PEPPERONI PINWHEELS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the cake pan
One 8-ounce tube crescent roll dough
42 to 50 slices pepperoni
1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed, drained and chopped (I press the broccoli between paper towels to remove as much water as possible)
Garlic salt, for sprinkling
1 cup shredded mozzarella
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Unroll the crescent dough onto a clean surface. Use a rolling pin to go over the dough a couple of times and stretch it a bit into a large rectangle. Line the dough with the pepperoni. Top evenly with the broccoli and sprinkle with garlic salt. Top with an even layer of mozzarella.
  • Roll up the dough. Use a sharp knife to cut into seven 1-inch rounds. Put the rounds in the prepared cake pan, crowding them together. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

PEPPERONI PINWHEELS



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Make and share this Pepperoni Pinwheels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 8 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (13 7/8 ounce) package of refrigerated pizza crusts
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup pepperoni slice
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 16 inch X 10 inch rectangle.
  • Sprinkle with cheeses and pepperoni.
  • Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cut into 2 inch slices,.
  • Place cut side down in a greased 15 inch X 10 inch X 1 inch baking pan, lightly press down to flatten.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with spaghetti sauce if desired.

PEPPERONI PINWHEELS



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Make and share this Pepperoni Pinwheels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stacey Dee

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup pepperoni, diced
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 egg, separated
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the pepperoni, cheese, oregano and egg yolk. In another small bowl, whisk egg white until foamy; set aside. Separate crescent dough into four rectangles; seal perforations.
  • Spread pepperoni mixture over each rectangle to within 1/4 inches of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into six slices.
  • Place cut side down on greased baking sheets; brush tops with egg white. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.1, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 138.2, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 2.7

PEPPERONI PINWHEELS



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A childhood neighbor's mom used to make these for us. You can use any kind of meat and cheese - even dressing for that matter. I have made ham and chedder and salami and mozzeralla but pepperoni and american is the "tradition".

Provided by Caz320

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 14 pinwheels

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 slices pepperoni, diced
2 slices American cheese, diced
2 tablespoons prepared Italian dressing
1 package crescent roll

Steps:

  • Mix pepperoni, cheese and Italian dressing in small bowl.
  • Unroll crescent rolls and seperate into 2 rectangles- pinch perforations together so they won't seperate.
  • Spoon 1/2 of pepperoni mixture onto each rectangle.
  • Starting at short side roll dough jellyroll style.
  • Slice rolls into about 1/2 inch slices.
  • Place flat on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until just browned.

PEPPERONI AND ASIAGO PINWHEELS



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I am gonna change this up and use crescent rolls. I love asiago cheese.

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c asiago cheese, grated
3/4 tsp dried thyme
3/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground pepper
2 pkg crescent rolls
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
24 pepperoni slices
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • 1. Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Roll out crescent rolls and make sure creases are rolled out to make a sheet. Spread 1 tbs mustard over each sheet. Place 1/2 of pepperoni in a single layer atop mustard. Top pepperoni with half of cheese mixture.
  • 2. Starting on opposite side roll pastry. Transfer to roll to baking sheet seam side down and refrigerate for 1hr. Cut roll into 1/4 inch slices.
  • 3. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh pepperoni, cheese, and dough will give you the best flavor.
  • Slice the pepperoni thinly: This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from curling up.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dough: This will help you get clean, even cuts.
  • Roll the dough up tightly: This will help keep the filling inside and prevent the pinwheels from unrolling.
  • Bake the pinwheels until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Serve the pinwheels warm with your favorite dipping sauce: Marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing are all great options.

Conclusion:

Pepperoni pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be made ahead of time. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your pepperoni pinwheels are perfect every time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give pepperoni pinwheels a try!

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