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Crispy Pizza Pinwheels Recipe Easy Homemade Pepperoni Mozzarella Snack

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These crispy pizza pinwheels are a quick and easy snack featuring layers of melty mozzarella and spicy pepperoni rolled in pizza dough and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a satisfying comfort food treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade, room temperature
  • 1 cup (30 g) pepperoni slices, thinly sliced (turkey pepperoni for lighter option)
  • 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese (whole milk recommended)
  • ¼ cup (25 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup (120 ml) marinara sauce (optional, for dipping or spreading)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme mix)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12 x 8 inch (30 x 20 cm) rectangle, about ¼ inch (0.6 cm) thick. Let rest if dough springs back.
  3. Brush the dough evenly with olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, and a pinch of salt evenly over the dough.
  5. Layer pepperoni slices evenly over the dough without overlapping too thickly.
  6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the pepperoni, leaving a ½ inch (1.3 cm) edge clear along one long side.
  7. Carefully roll the dough starting from the long edge with toppings, rolling tightly but gently. Pinch the seam to seal.
  8. Slice the roll into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick pinwheels using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, aiming for 10-12 pinwheels.
  9. Place pinwheels cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden brown and crispy and cheese is bubbling. Rotate halfway through baking.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For cleaner slicing and less cheese leakage, chill the rolled dough for 10 minutes before slicing. Use a pizza stone for extra crispness. Avoid microwaving leftovers to maintain crispiness; reheat in oven instead. Variations include vegetarian fillings, spicy chorizo, gluten-free dough, and cheese blends.

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