Spicy Bacon and Cheese Pinwheels: These easy rolls are filled with three kinds of cheese, bacon, and spicy green chilies. Perfect for snacking on after school or while watching the big game.
"What's for dinner?"
We hear that question without fail every single day right after school. Most of the time we haven't even pulled out of the parking lot yet.
Our kids are definitely in the "hungry all the time" stage. All the sports and activities has them burning off the food that they are consuming. So, I have to have something ready for them to eat after school that can hold them off until dinner is ready.
Most days we tell them fruit or veggies, but then there are days when I have have fun and make things like these Blackberry Brie Bites for them to munch on while doing homework. That is if I don't get to them first. Mmmmm those Brie Bites are so good!!!
These pizza rolls are a fun snack and so easy to make. One way I like to keep them simple is by using a roll of refrigerated pizza crust. Open and spread out...that's my kind of crust.
Melted butter and Parmesan cheese gets spread over the crust. Then mix together your favorite cheeses, bacon, and green chilies. I used a mixture of mozzarella and cheddar cheese because that is what was in our fridge that day, but feel free to use any kind.
Now for the tricky part. Rolling it up without everything falling out. My advice is to start on the longest side and go slowly and evenly. Yes, some of the cheese and bacon will fall out. It's ok, just keep rolling.
Cut the roll into 12 even slices and place them side by side in a buttered dish. I used a 9x13, but just so you know you will have some room at the end of the dish. Now here is where you can add the fallen cheese and bacon back in. Press it gently into the rolls that are in the pan. When you are satisfied with how they look, pop them in the oven for 20 minutes.
Ooey, gooey cheesy goodness in just mere minutes. Who needs dinner when there are rolls like this around?
Recipe
Spicy Bacon and Cheese Pinwheels
Three kinds of cheese, bacon, and spicy green chilies make these easy pizza pinwheels delicious. Perfect for snack time or game day!
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pizza crust (Pillsbury 13.8 oz.)
- 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 - 4 ounce can diced green chilies
- ½ cup crumbled cooked bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Unroll the pizza crust from the can. Press out evenly. Spread the butter all over the top. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
- Mix together the mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, green chilies, and bacon. Spread over the top of the crust.
- Roll up from the longest side. Go slowly and evenly so the filling stays inside.
- Cut into 12 - 1 inch slices. Place in a buttered 9x13 baking dish side by side.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 200Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 382mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 7g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Emily
These would be great to serve at get together's! They look so yummy!
Tiffany
When you say to put them in the dish "side by side" do you mean standing on their side, dough-side down or laying flat (like in the pics of the finished product)?
Thanks!
Jocelyn Brubaker
They will be laying flat like cinnamon rolls! I hope you enjoy them!
Jess+@+On+Sugar+Mountain
Andddd this is going into my "Game Day Grub" recipe list immediately! Bacon +cheese+bread = one happy me. 😀
Jocelyn Brubaker
Hehe! Thanks Jess!
Jaren+(Diary+of+a+Recipe+Collector)
These look delicious!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jaren! 🙂
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel
Anything with cheese and bacon, and I'm in. These are the perfect snack idea! My kid is in that hungry all the time stage and she's only 2!
Sarah P
These were very easy to make. I used a favorite pizza dough recipe for crust. They turned out wonderful. Great flavor combo!!
Thanks
Sarah
Jocelyn Brubaker
That's awesome to hear!! 🙂 I'm glad they turned out!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
My husband would love these pinwheels, Jocelyn! As would I, they look delish! And I love that you used refridgerated pizza crust, too. Makes it so much easier to prepare. Pinning!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks for the pin love, Gayle! 🙂
Tiffany
I don't have kids but I do have a hungry husband who would love these! Not only because he is hungry but because of the bacon. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
I can't think of a man that bacon doesn't have that affect on! 😉
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
Loving this bacon cheese combo! My always hungry husband would LOVE these!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Becca! 🙂
Aimee+@+ShugarySweets
I started writing our dinner menu for the week on our dry erase board near our calendar. Now they don't even ask cause it's on the board. Whether we stick to that menu is another story 🙂
My kids would love if I made these rolls for snack or dinner!!
Jen @ Baked by an Inrtovert
These pinwheels are so incredibly easy and they look delicious. Forget making them for kids. I'm making them for myself!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I think that so often when I see something I really like, haha! Thanks Jen!
Heather+@+Shards+of+Lavender
Yeah, I hear "what's for dinner" as soon as my son wakes up. I haven't even thought about what flavor coffee I'm having yet... Thanks for sharing this recipe; it's definitely something everyone here will love!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, that's too funny! 😉 Thanks Heather!