18 Best Pinwheel Recipes to Add to Your Party Platter
Ree calls them "little wonders."
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What do party appetizers, game-day snacks, and after-school snacks all have in common? They're all better in pinwheel form! With endless pairing possibilities of meats, cheeses, and veggies, pinwheels truly are "circular little wonders," as Ree Drummond calls them. "They're easy. You can make 'em ahead. There's nothing complicated about them," she says. Plus, they're so fun to look at—the colorful layers are practically a work of art.
Here, you'll find both hot and cold pinwheels that are perfect for parties. Some are made with tortillas like Ree's make-ahead sandwich rolls while others use puff pastry or even crescent roll dough. The pepperoni pizza rolls are a must-have for hungry teenagers. Looking to add a pinwheel recipe to your table of Super Bowl recipes? There are tons of pinwheels filled with game day flavors, like buffalo chicken, cheesesteak, and taco-style pinwheels. No matter which roll-up you choose, these easy appetizers are a party favorite. Just don't forget to add pinwheel cookies to your list of holiday desserts!
Potato Candy
Don't be fooled by the fact that these pinwheels have potato in the name—it's anything but salty! When combined with butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar, potato makes the ideal base for these peanut butter candy rolls.
Get the Potato Candy recipe.
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Ham and cheese is a delicious combination in any form, but especially as pinwheels! In this recipe, salty ham, cheddar, and gruyere are rolled up in a flaky crescent roll to make these adorable appetizers.
Get the Ham and Cheese Pinwheels recipe.
Stromboli
The Italians did the pinwheel first—and to pizza lovers, best! This oversized pizza roll is stuffed with layers of mozzarella, pepperoni, salami, and ham. Don't forget to serve it up with a side of marinara.
Get the Stromboli recipe.
Pinwheel Cookies
For another sweet take on the pinwheel, try these festive cookies! With swirls of vanilla and chocolate shortbread, they're the best of both worlds.
Get the Pinwheel Cookies recipe.
Sausage Pinwheels
These golden brown rolls may look fancy, but they're so simple to make thanks to refrigerated crescent roll dough! Each bite-sized round features hot Italian sausage, cheese, and spinach.
Get the Sausage Pinwheels recipe.
Make-Ahead Sandwich Rolls
It’ll be hard to choose which pinwheel you like best—the reuben rolls with Thousand Island dressing or the turkey-ham rolls with chipotle mayo. Luckily, you don't have to choose... just have one of each!
Get Ree's Make-Ahead Sandwich Rolls recipe.
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
For a fun twist on pizza night, try these roll-ups filled with marinara, cheese, and sliced pepperoni. Extra sauce for dipping is always a good idea.
Get Ree's Pepperoni Pizza Rolls recipe.
Christmas Tortilla Rollups
Ree likes to sprinkle the diced red and green peppers over the cream cheese rather than mixing it in so you can see the pretty jeweled colors when the pinwheels are cut.
Get Ree's Christmas Tortilla Rollups recipe.
Spinach Feta Buns
Savory buns are so much fun to make for brunch, lunch, or even dinner. The filling of creamy feta and spinach makes it a perfect side dish for a holiday ham.
Get Ree's Spinach Feta Buns recipe.
Cranberry-Feta Pinwheels
You only need five ingredients and five minutes to prep this make-ahead appetizer. It's salty, sweet, and so incredibly easy.
Get the Cranberry-Feta Pinwheels recipe at Dinner, Then Dessert.
Chicken Parmesan Pinwheels
Shredded chicken, tomato sauce, and melty cheese give these baked pinwheels that classic chicken parm flavor. You can use pizza dough or crescent dough depending on what they have your supermarket.
Get the Chicken Parmesan Pinwheels recipe at Yellow Bliss Road.
French Dip Pinwheels
The bite-sized version of the classic sandwich is made with roast beef and provolone cheese. Plus, you can still serve it up with the traditional au jus.
Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Pinwheels
Though they're not roll-ups like the other recipes on this list, the pinwheels made here are actually shaped like little pinwheels! Frozen puff pastry dough keeps things easy, while the caramel and apple filling makes them sweet!
Get the Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Pinwheels recipe at Garnish and Glaze.
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
These cheesy, zesty, bacon-y bites will be an instant hit with anyone in the family. Even picky eaters won't be able to get enough of these salty snacks.
Get the Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels recipe at Yellow Bliss Road.
Pumpkin Pie Pinwheels
This super easy treat tastes just like a slice of pumpkin pie! The tortillas are rolled up with pumpkin puree, warm spices, pecans, and agave for a touch of sweetness.
Dill Pickle Pinwheels
Pickles, ham, and cream cheese… what could be better? This recipe is loaded with lots of dill flavor from chopped pickles, fresh dill, and ranch seasoning mix.
Puff Pastry Bacon Pinwheels
Flaky puff pastry is just the beginning for these tasty bites. It's really all about the crispy bacon and cheese filling.
Get the Puff Pastry Bacon Pinwheels recipe at Julie's Eats and Treats.
Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels
These tortillas are filled with a mixture of leftover rotisserie chicken, veggies, and creole-seasoned cream cheese. The best part is that you can make them a day in advance and slice them up just before serving.
Get the Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels recipe at Immaculate Bites.
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