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Pizza Pinwheels with Marinara, Pepperoni, and Melty Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Leila
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings (12 pinwheels)

Description

Delicious and easy-to-make Pizza Pinwheels featuring a rolled pizza dough filled with marinara sauce, garlic and Italian seasonings, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and pepperoni slices, baked until golden and puffed. Perfect as a party appetizer or family snack.

Ingredients

Dough and Sauce

  • 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
  • 2 cups marinara sauce (divided)

Seasonings

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes

Cheese and Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • 32 pepperoni slices
  • 2 tsp parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a large cutting board, unroll the refrigerated pizza dough and gently roll it out until it’s about ¼ to ⅓ inch thick to create an even base for the fillings.
  2. Spread Marinara Sauce: Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about an inch along one long edge free of sauce to allow for sealing the roll later.
  3. Season the Sauce and Add Cheese and Pepperoni: Sprinkle the sauce with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Add a generous layer of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the sauce, then cover everything with pepperoni slices.
  4. Roll Up the Dough: Carefully roll the dough into a tight log starting from the long sauced edge, keeping the pepperoni in place as you roll to maintain tightness and even layers.
  5. Slice the Roll into Pinwheels: Once rolled, cut the log in half, then cut each half again to make four equal sections. Then cut each section into three pinwheels, giving you a total of twelve pinwheels.
  6. Bake: Arrange the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet with some space between each and bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until they are puffed up and deeply golden brown on top.
  7. Cool and Garnish: Allow the pinwheels to cool for a few minutes after baking. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving for a pop of color and added freshness.

Notes

  • Make sure to leave an inch of dough free of sauce on one edge to properly seal the roll and prevent filling from leaking during baking.
  • You can substitute pepperoni with other toppings like cooked sausage or vegetables for variety.
  • For an even crispier crust, bake the pinwheels on a preheated pizza stone instead of a baking sheet.
  • Serve warm for best taste; leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • If you want less spice, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://recipesbyleila.com/pizza-pinwheels-with-marinara-pepperoni-and-melty-cheese-recipe/