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pesto pinwheel snack on a plate with marinara sauce

3-Ingredient Pesto Pinwheels

Diana Rattray
These easy crescent roll appetizers are delicious pinwheels baked with a pesto and mozzarella cheese filling.
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Servings 8 servings
Calories 181
Course Crescent Rolls, Pesto, Snacks
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces crescent roll dough, (1 can)
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375 F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Unroll the dough on a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper and press the perforations together.
  • Spread a thin layer of pesto over the dough to within about 1/4-inch of all edges. Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Starting with the longest side, roll the rectangle up, jelly-roll style. Pinch the long seam to seal.
  • With a sharp knife, cut the roll into about 16 to 20 slices.
  • Arrange the slices, cut side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
  • Serve warm with hot marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 407mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 303IUCalcium: 87mgIron: 0.5mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword crescent roll pinwheel, pesto pinwheels
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