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Pizza Pinwheels

Delicious Pizza Pinwheels encased in fluffy dough and loaded with gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and fresh vegetables.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Dough

  • 12.4 ounces refrigerated pizza dough (1 tube)

Sauce

  • ⅓ cup marinara sauce plus more for dipping

Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ⅓ cup pepperoni slices
  • ¼ cup green bell pepper finely diced
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Step 2: Roll out your refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to create a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
  • Step 3: Spread the ⅓ cup of marinara sauce evenly over the surface of the rolled dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  • Step 4: Sprinkle the 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by the ⅓ cup of pepperoni slices, ¼ cup of finely diced green bell pepper, and ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese over the sauce.
  • Step 5: Starting at one end, carefully roll the dough tightly to form a log and pinch the edges to seal the filling inside.
  • Step 6: Slice the rolled log into 1-inch thick pinwheels and place them cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Step 7: Bake the pinwheels in your preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Step 8: Let them cool for a few minutes before garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Serve with additional marinara sauce for dipping.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding spices like Italian seasoning or garlic powder to the marinara sauce. Don’t overload the toppings to avoid difficulty in rolling.