These soft and cheesy pizza pinwheels are a great kid-friendly appetizer for parties and game days. They taste just like pizza, but fun and small!
Yield: 10
Ingredients
1poundpizza dough16 ounces
2tablespoonsolive oil
1/2teaspoongarlic saltoptional
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
2/3cuppizza sauce or marinara sauceplus more for dipping
8ouncesmozzarella cheese, shreddedabout 2 cups
1/4cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Divide the pizza dough in half, roll out one half to about 10 to 11 inches long and 5 to 6 inches wide.
Gently brush some olive oil on the dough, add Italian seasoning and garlic salt if using, spread half the sauce on, and add half of the cheese.
Roll up the short way so you get a long roll of pizza. Slice into about 1 inch pieces and place laid down on baking sheet. This is a bit of a messy process and you'll likely want to reshape the rolls a bit once they're on the pan. Repeat with the other half of the dough.
Brush the rest of the oil on the top of the pizza rolls and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese and sauce are bubbly.
Cool slightly and enjoy with some Parmesan on top and some extra sauce to dip them in!
Notes
Bake your pizza pinwheels up to three days ahead of time, allow to cool, then transfer to an airtight container and place them in the refrigerator. You can freeze them for up to one month too! To warm them, place on a baking sheet in a 350 degree oven for 4-5 minutes, then serve. If they're frozen, allow them to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.
One Dish Two Ways Option:
Make one cheesy roll as-is and add pepperoni and/or Canadian bacon to the other roll. Bake and serve separately. I like to garnish my vegetarian roll with herbs to help differentiate them.
Vegan/Dairy-Free Option:
Use a vegan cheese shred that melts well and omit the parmesan.