Ingredients
– 8-ounce tube refrigerated crescent dough or pizza dough
– 2 tablespoons cream cheese
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– ¼ cup minced cooked broccoli
– ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
– ¼ teaspoon onion powder
– ¼ teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
– 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli provides crunch and nutrients
– 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese adds rich, savory flavor
– 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 oz) serves as easy-to-use base
– 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened helps bind ingredients and adds creaminess
– 1/2 tsp garlic powder enhances flavor depth
– Salt and pepper to taste balances seasoning
Instructions
1- Spread the crescent dough on a clean cutting board lined with parchment paper.
2- Evenly spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and ¼ cup minced cooked broccoli over the dough.
3- Roll up the dough lengthwise starting from one end.
4- Cut the rolled dough into 1-inch rounds using a serrated knife.
5- Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet.
6- Bake for 12-14 minutes until puffed and golden.
7- Serve warm, and remember to let them cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet to let the cheese set.
Last Step:
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🧀 Use store-bought crescent or pizza dough for convenience.
🥦 Prepare steamed frozen broccoli or use leftover cooked broccoli to save time.
⏳ Let pinwheels cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to allow the cheese to set.
❄️ These pinwheels freeze well; store cooled pinwheels in airtight bags up to 6 months and reheat in short microwave intervals.
🧀 Substitute cheddar with mozzarella or omit cream cheese if there are dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 436mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 24mg