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Easy Cheesy Pizza Pinwheels

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Quick and kid-approved pizza pinwheels made with simple ingredients like pizza dough, mozzarella, and tomato sauce. Perfect for lunchboxes or snacks, these cheesy pinwheels are easy to prepare and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough (about 13.8 oz / 390 g)
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce (120 ml)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (170 g)
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (optional, 30 g)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (10 g)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • Flour for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Lightly flour your work surface and roll the refrigerated pizza dough into a roughly 12×10 inch (30×25 cm) rectangle, even in thickness but not paper-thin.
  3. Spread 1/2 cup (120 ml) of pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch (1.2 cm) border on one long edge.
  4. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then add optional pepperoni or other meats evenly. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning over the top.
  5. Starting at the long edge opposite the sauce border, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Use the border edge to seal the roll by moistening it slightly with water or olive oil.
  6. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the roll into 12 equal pieces, about 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick. Place the slices upright and spaced slightly apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Lightly brush the tops with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil and sprinkle 2 tablespoons (10 g) grated Parmesan cheese over each pinwheel.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
  9. Let the pinwheels cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack before packing or serving.

Notes

Keep the dough cold but pliable for easier rolling. Don’t overload with sauce or cheese to avoid soggy rolls. Use a serrated knife or pizza cutter for clean slices. Brush with olive oil before baking for a golden crust. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Can be prepared ahead and baked fresh or reheated.

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