Skip to Content

Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels Recipe

These Pizza Pinwheels are the perfect quick meal! Made with crescent roll dough, gooey cheese, and pepperoni, they’re great for meal prep!

Are you looking for a quick and delicious dinner that’s incredibly easy to make?

Something that doesn’t have a laundry list of ingredients or a ton of steps?

Pizza pinwheels served on a plate. Text says "Pepperoni pizza pinwheels: Meal prep, kid-friendly"

These Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels are a crazy easy, ADHD-friendly recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights! They’re cheesy, crispy, and kid-friendly, and easily customizable.

Scroll to the bottom of the post to get to the recipe card, or keep reading for extra tips and tricks!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and easy: Minimal prep, no complicated steps- just roll, slice, and bake!
  • Perfect for ADHD brains: Simple ingredients and short cooking time- and easy cleanup.
  • Kid-friendly: Doesn’t every kid love pizza? Maybe?
  • Customizable: Add your favorite toppings and switch out anything you don’t like!
  • Great for meal prep: Make a huge batch to eat throughout the week.

Ingredients

You only need 4 simple ingredients for this recipe:

  • Crescent roll dough: I use store-bought to save time
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Pepperoni: Classic, but feel free to switch it out
  • Pizza sauce: For dipping, because everything tastes better with sauce

Substitutions and Variations

  • Cheese: I also like a good Italian blend!
  • Toppings: Mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, onions… load it up!
  • Meat-free: Skip the pepperoni and load it up with veggies
  • Sauce: Try Alfredo, garlic butter, or ranch for dipping instead

How to Make

1. Preheat and prep

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and grease a large baking sheet. This prevents the pinwheels from sticking and leaving a mess (ask me how I know this).

2. Roll out the dough

Open up the can of crescent rolls and gently unroll it onto a flat surface. Press the seams together to form one large sheet.

Crescent roll dough rolled out onto a cutting board. It is layered with pepperoni and shredded mozzarella.

3. Add your fillings

Sprinkle the mozzarella over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Then lay the pepperoni on top in an even layer.

Unbaked pizza pinwheel dough, rolled up into a log

4. Roll it up

Starting from the long side, carefully roll the dough into a log. Pinch the edges closed to keep everything inside.

Sliced pizza pinwheels, baked, on a baking sheet

5. Slice and bake

Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into 1-inch rounds. Place them flat on the baking sheet, leaving a small space between each one.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until the tops are golden brown.

Baked pizza pinwheels on a serving plate with steamed broccoli

6. Serve and enjoy

Let them cool for a minute, then serve with pizza sauce and your favorite side items!

How to Store and Reheat

These pinwheels are amazing fresh out of the oven, but they also store well for later.

How to store

Keep any leftover pinwheels in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for up to 5 days.

How to reheat

  • Microwave: 15-30 seconds. These will be soft, not crispy.
  • Oven: 350 degrees F for about 5 minutes.
  • Toaster oven: Toast for 2-5 minutes. This will keep them crispy!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I stop them from unrolling?

Be sure to roll them up tightly, then pinch the edges together firmly.

Can I use homemade pizza dough?

Yes! Just roll it out into a thin rectangle, similar thickness to the crescent roll dough. You may have to experiment with the baking time.

What dipping sauces go well with these?

Pizza sauce is classic, but you can try these too:

  • Garlic butter
  • Alfredo sauce
  • Ranch dressing
  • Spicy marinara

Other Delicious Pizza Recipes

Can’t get enough of that pizza flavor? Check out my other pizza-inspired recipes!

Print This Recipe

Print this super easy recipe and keep for later. You’ll want to make this over and over!

Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels

Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels

Yield: 8 slices
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

These Pizza Pinwheels are the perfect quick meal! Made with crescent roll dough, gooey cheese, and pepperoni, they’re great for meal prep!

Ingredients

  • 8-ounce can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 24 slices pepperoni
  • 1 14-ounce jar pizza sauce, for dipping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a baking sheet.
  2. Gently unroll crescent roll dough onto a flat surface. Press the seams together with your fingers to form one sheet.
  3. Evenly sprinkle the mozzarella over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Then add the pepperoni in a single layer.
  4. Starting from the long side, carefully roll the dough into a log. Pinch the edges closed to keep everything in place.
  5. Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into 1-inch rounds. Place them on the greased baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
  7. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 353Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 666mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 10g

This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information.

Skip to Recipe