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Pepperoni pizza pinwheels on a white plate with marinara for dipping

Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels

Cheesy, kid-approved pizza pinwheels filled with pepperoni and melty mozzarella, with spinach as an optional add-in. Ready in 25 minutes and freezer-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Main Course, Snack
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough or 1 lb store-bought dough
  • 1/3 cup pizza sauce or marinara plus more for dipping
  • 1/2 cup mini turkey pepperoni or regular pepperoni, quartered
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup baby spinach finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp butter melted

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll the dough into a rectangle about 12 x 9 inches.
  3. Spread a thin layer of sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with the pepperoni, spinach (if using) and cheese.
    Shredded mozzarella sprinkled over pepperoni and pizza sauce on pizza dough
  4. Starting from the long side, roll the dough up tightly and pinch the seam closed.
    Pizza dough rolled up tightly into a log on a baking sheet
  5. Slice into 12 rounds and set them cut-side up on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  6. Bake for 13 to 16 minutes, until golden. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
    Golden pepperoni pizza pinwheels fresh out of the oven on a sheet pan

Notes

Busy Mom Tip: Spinach is optional. If you add it, chop it super fine so it just looks like seasoning.
Mini turkey pepperoni is leaner and easier for little ones to chew.
Cleaner slices: Use a serrated knife. If the log feels soft, chill it for 10 minutes before slicing.
To freeze: Cool the baked pinwheels completely, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes (or air fryer at 350°F for 4 to 6 minutes).