Cheddar Pinwheels Recipes

APPLE CHEDDAR PINWHEELS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sautée the chopped onions for a few minutes or until soft.
• Add the chopped apples, and continue sautéing for 5-10 minutes or until the onions and apples are translucent and soft.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the salt and thyme. (NOTE: dried thyme has a very strong flavor in my opinion, so I find 1/4 of a tsp is perfect if you don't want it to overwhelm the flavor of the pinwheels. But, If you are a big thyme fan, you can add up to 1/2 tsp)
• While the apple mixture is cooling, open the crescent dough sheet onto a clean surface, and then spread the apple mixture evenly over the dough.
• Sprinkle the top with grated cheddar cheese.
• With the long side of the dough facing you (you want the roll to be long, not short and fat), roll the dough around the mixture.
• Wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes (or in the refrigerator if you are prepping this the day before). The colder the role, the easier it is to cut without falling apart.
• Preheat your oven to 450 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick foil.
• Carefully cut the roll into 1/2 inch slices and arrange them on your baking sheets.
• Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the crescent dough starts to turn golden brown.

CHILI CHEDDAR PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the cheddar cheese, chilies, picante sauce, chili powder, garlic salt and onion powder until blended. , Separate each tube of crescent roll dough into four rectangles; press perforations to seal. Spread about 1/4 cup cheese mixture over each rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour., Cut each roll into eight slices; place on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with additional chili powder if desired. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

SPINACH-CHEDDAR PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Pat one 8-ounce tube crescent-roll dough into an 8-by-12-inch rectangle, pressing the seams. Brush with dijon mustard; top with 1/2 cup each thawed frozen chopped spinach (squeezed dry) and grated cheddar, and 1/4 cup chopped scallions, leaving a border. Season with salt. Starting with a short side, roll into a log; pinch the edge. Slice into 8 pinwheels. Bake at 350 degrees F on a parchment-lined baking sheet, 16 to 20 minutes.

BACON-CHEDDAR-RANCH PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In large bowl, beat all ingredients except tortillas with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed.
• Divide mixture evenly among tortillas, spreading evenly.
• Tightly roll up tortillas.
• Cut into 1/2-inch slices, and serve.

BACON CHEDDAR PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening. Add milk and mix well. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 6-8 times. Roll into a 16-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with bacon and cheese., Roll up from a long side. Cut into 15 slices; place cut side down in greased muffin cups. Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

CHEDDAR AND SPINACH PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and jalapenos with a fork in a medium bowl until blended. Add spinach and mix again. Season mixture with salt and pepper.
• Roll puff pastry out onto your work surface. Spread cream cheese mixture over pastry until evenly distributed. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly on top.
• Roll puff pastry into a log, pressing seams to seal. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
• Unwrap and slice log into 1/4-inch rounds. Place rounds onto the baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm.