Description
These Pepperoni Pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for any occasion. Puff pastry filled with pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Pizza Sauce:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Pepperoni:
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
Optional Garnish:
- Grated Parmesan and chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface, spread pizza sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and seasoning. Roll into a log, slice, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, garnish if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Best served warm
- Can be reheated in oven or air fryer
- Vegetarian option: Substitute pepperoni with turkey pepperoni, ham, or sautéed veggies
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
