Cheesy Crescent Pizza Pinwheels
Indulge in these Cheesy Crescent Pizza Pinwheels, a delightful fusion of classic pizza flavors wrapped in warm, flaky crescent dough. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or as a fun appetizer for gatherings, these roll-ups are a hit with kids and adults alike. Filled with seasoned ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, they're not just tasty but also easy to prepare. Serve them fresh out of the oven for a deliciously comforting experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Servings
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Calories
5
Ingredients
Ingredients
Ground beef
1/2 lb (Cooked and drained)
Tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) can (None)
Shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup (None)
Dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon (None)
Refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
2 (8 ounce) cans (Separated into rectangles)
Instructions
1
In a skillet, heat a medium flame and add the ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2
Remove the skillet from the heat and incorporate the tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and dried oregano into the cooked beef. Stir the mixture until well combined.
3
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare two baking sheets by greasing them lightly with cooking spray or oil.
4
Open the refrigerated crescent roll cans and separate the dough into eight rectangles, ensuring to pinch any perforated seams together to form complete rectangles.
5
Take about 3 tablespoons of the beef and cheese mixture and place it along one long side of each rectangular dough piece.
6
Carefully roll the dough around the filling, starting at the long side, to form a tight pinwheel. Ensure the seam is on the bottom.
7
Using a sharp knife, cut each rolled-up piece into three equal segments, yielding a total of 24 pinwheels.
8
Arrange the cut pinwheels on the prepared baking sheets, placing them about 2 inches apart for even baking.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffed.
10
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy your cheesy delights!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cheesy Crescent Pizza Pinwheels?
They are a fusion of classic pizza flavors—ground beef, tomato sauce, and mozzarella—wrapped in warm, flaky crescent dough.
What main protein is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/2 lb of ground beef.
How should the ground beef be prepared?
Cook the beef in a skillet over medium flame until browned and no longer pink, then drain any excess fat.
What type of cheese is used?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
What size can of tomato sauce is needed?
You will need one 8-ounce can of tomato sauce.
What seasoning is used to give it a pizza flavor?
1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano is added to the beef mixture.
What kind of dough do I need?
Use two 8-ounce cans of refrigerated crescent dinner rolls.
What is the required oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
How do I prepare the baking sheets?
Grease two baking sheets lightly with cooking spray or oil.
How do I prepare the crescent roll dough for filling?
Separate the dough into eight rectangles and pinch the perforated seams together to form a solid piece.
How much filling goes into each dough rectangle?
Place about 3 tablespoons of the beef and cheese mixture along one long side of each rectangle.
How do I roll the pinwheels?
Roll the dough tightly around the filling starting from the long side, ensuring the seam ends up on the bottom.
How many pinwheels does this recipe make?
The recipe yields a total of 24 pinwheels.
How many segments should I cut each roll into?
Cut each of the eight rolled-up pieces into three equal segments.
How far apart should the pinwheels be placed on the baking sheet?
Arrange them about 2 inches apart to allow for even baking.
How long do the pinwheels need to bake?
Bake them for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
How can I tell when the pinwheels are finished baking?
They should be golden brown and puffed when ready.
Are these suitable for kids?
Yes, they are described as a kid-friendly recipe that is a hit with both children and adults.
Can these be served as an appetizer?
Yes, they are ideal as a fun appetizer for gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner.
When do I add the cheese and sauce to the beef?
Remove the skillet from the heat after browning the beef, then stir in the sauce, cheese, and oregano.
Do I need to drain the fat from the meat?
Yes, it is important to drain any excess fat after browning the ground beef for the best texture.
What tools are needed to cut the pinwheels?
A sharp knife is recommended to cut the rolled dough into equal segments.
Should I serve these hot or cold?
They are best served warm, fresh out of the oven.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 5 main ingredients: ground beef, tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, and crescent rolls.
Can I make these for a party?
Yes, their small size and easy preparation make them perfect for social gatherings.
Is the beef cooked before rolling the dough?
Yes, the ground beef must be fully cooked and browned before being added to the dough.
What should I do if the crescent roll dough has holes?
Simply pinch the perforated seams together to form a solid rectangular piece of dough.
How long does it take to brown the beef?
It typically takes about 5 to 7 minutes.
Does the recipe require many spices?
No, it only requires dried oregano as the primary seasoning.
Can I prepare the baking sheets with oil?
Yes, you can use either cooking spray or a light coating of oil on the baking sheets.