Description
These Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels are a delightful snack made with buttery crescent dough, cream cheese, tender broccoli, and melty cheddar cheese. They are easy to make, perfect for lunches, snacks, or parties, and can even be frozen for later.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup steamed broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough into a flat sheet, sealing any seams.
- Spread cream cheese evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle chopped steamed broccoli across the surface.
- Add a generous layer of cheddar cheese on top.
- Starting at one short end, roll up the dough tightly to form a log.
- Slice into 1-inch pieces and arrange on the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Drain the broccoli well before use to prevent sogginess.
- Do not overfill the dough to prevent bursting.
- Chill the dough briefly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Space the pinwheels on the baking sheet for even baking.
- These pinwheels are freezer-friendly.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 214 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A