Don’t let the short ingredient list fool you. These Easy Parmesan Pinwheels are packed with flavor and are a great addition to your party menu.
Super Bowl weekend is finally here and the entire state of Minnesota is ready to host the big party. Appetizers are one of my favorite things to serve when entertaining. It’s kind of ironic, since I’m not really much of a snacker between my meals any other time.
But put some appetizers in front of me and a cocktail in my hand, and it’s a whole different ball game. It just seems meant to be; those little appetizer bites just pop right in your mouth. And that is just what you’ll do with these Easy Parmesan Pinwheels – just keep eating one more.
Finding a new, easy appetizer is always a win for the books, especially one that has only 5 ingredients and is still packed with flavor. We had friends over for dinner a couple of weeks ago, and I was searching for some new appetizer recipes to try. I stopped when I found these Easy Parmesan Pinwheels. 10 minutes to make and 15 minutes to bake…what’s not to love? The slightly sweet dough wrapped around nutty Parmesan, oregano and crunchy red pepper is totally addictive.
And with the big game this weekend, it’s the perfect excuse to have a party. These Easy Parmesan Pinwheels are just what you need to make the menu complete.
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Easy Parmesan Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1- 8 ounce package low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated Parmesan, divided
- 1 small red pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls (I used Pillsbury)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a small bowl, stir together cream cheese and 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add red pepper and stir until mixed in.
- Unroll crescent rolls and separate in 4 rectangles, pressing down on the dough gently to seal the seam. Spread 3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixtures on top of each triangle and spread gently. Top with 1 T. of oregano. Starting on the shorter side, roll in a jelly-roll fashion.
- Slice each roll into 6 pieces and place on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and bake for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
[email protected] Homemade says
I usually order two appetizers when I go out to dinner! I always find them more appealing. These look perfect.
Lisa says
Glad I’m not the only one who does that! 🙂
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
I love how easy these are and they look totally delicious too! Appetizers are just such a fun snack to make and eat!!!
Lisa says
I completely agree! Thanks! 🙂
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
These look awesome!!! I love easy appetizers.
Lisa says
Thanks, Aimee!
Nancy says
These looked so good I decided to try them tonight. Got everything on the counter I realized I only had a nub of Parmesan. Ugh! Only use the real thing, no canned stuff for me! Put everything back in the fridge and will go to the store tomorrow. Had my mouth all set. Thank Aimee for sharing.
Lisa says
I hope they turned out! Thanks for stopping by!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
Oh YUM. Cheese and carbs in less than half an hour? I’m all over that.
Lisa says
Right there with you, Stephanie!
Heather says
These look so nice and tasty, thanks for sharing
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
I’m a sucker for little bites food. I’m especially a sucker for little bites of bread with cream cheese in them. Yum!
Lisa says
Me too, Nicole! Bread and cheese get me every.single.time.
julia says
These are perfect little appetizers for a party! I love them.
Lisa says
Thanks, Julia!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I looked at the picture and thought yeah right—easy—no way. Hey hey sometimes it is nice to be wrong. These are easy! I love serving appetizers, but this is a weak link with me. I put stars by this recipe as a keeper.
Lisa says
Hi Carol, I’m glad they were easy for you, and delicious too! Thanks for the note!