No-fuss cheesy pizza pinwheels are a quick and easy version of a pizza that you will fall in love deeply. They are loaded with melted cheese and pepperoni/salami. Ready in just 10-12 minutes, this appetizer is ideal for a busy day.

a piece of pizza pinwheel put in a baking pan

If you're craving pizza but not up for making a whole one, these no-fuss cheesy pizza pinwheels are the next best thing. Pair these with tomato and peach salad, garlic butter corn ribs, and cheesy ground beef nachos, and you'll have an awesome menu for your next tailgate party.

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Ingredients and substitutions

Crescent roll: you can also use a can of crescent dough sheet or frozen store-bought pizza dough.
Shredded cheese: I used shredded mozzarella but you can use any cheese you love.
Toppings: I used salami in the recipe, but you can substitute it for pepperoni, chorizo, or any kind of cold-cut meat.
Vegetable Oil: Only a small amount was used to brush the dough. If you prefer, you can substitute it for melted unsalted butter.
Parsley: chopped parsley is used as a garnish. You can skip this or substitute parsley for basil.

How to make pizza pinwheels

a crescent roll sheet put on a cutting board

First, roll the crescent rolls into a sheet. Keep everything intact.
Lightly brush the dough sheet with vegetable oil.
Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, then top evenly with slices of salami. Remember to leave half an inch from the long edges uncovered.
Starting with either long edge, roll up the dough. Pinch the seam to seal. Cut into 12 pieces of pinwheels, each approximately 1.5 inches thick.
Place each pinwheel at least 1 inch apart on a parchment paper-lined half-sheet pan, cut side up.
Bake these pizza pinwheels until the outer crust is golden and crisp, approximately 10-12 minutes at 350F.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

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Useful tips

Depending on how thick you cut the pinwheels, they can take longer or less than the recommended time.
These miniature pizza rolls are best served immediately after finished baking.
You can store these uncooked pizzas in an airtight Ziploc bag or container in the fridge for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
If you store these in the freezer, you can transfer them to the oven and bake them immediately. There is no need to defrost them beforehand.

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