Description
These Cheeseburger Pinwheel Pizza Bites combine the savory flavors of classic cheeseburgers with cheesy pizza in a fun, bite-sized roll. Ground beef cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and spices is spread over pizza dough, rolled into pinwheels, and baked to golden perfection. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, these pinwheels make an irresistible appetizer or snack perfect for parties and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Filling
- 16 oz lean ground beef
- ½ cup diced yellow onions
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Main
- 16 oz pizza dough
- 8 oz Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook beef mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, diced onions, and minced garlic. Stir occasionally and cook for 7-9 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and browned.
- Add seasonings: Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until all liquid has evaporated. Drain any excess liquid if needed.
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Roll pizza dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the pizza dough into a 12”x15” rectangular shape.
- Add filling: Evenly spread the cooked hamburger filling over the dough, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges. Sprinkle about three-quarters of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the filling.
- Form log and slice: Starting from one of the shorter edges, roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Use a serrated knife to cut the log into 12 equal pinwheels.
- Place in muffin tin: Place one pinwheel into each cup of the prepared muffin tin, arranging them snugly but not overcrowded.
- Bake pinwheels: Brush the tops of the pinwheels with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the tops begin to turn light golden brown.
- Add more cheese: Remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top of each pinwheel. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Allow the pinwheels to cool in the pan for several minutes before removing. Serve warm as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Ensure the diced tomatoes are well drained to avoid soggy dough.
- Use a serrated knife to easily slice the rolled dough into neat pinwheels without squashing them.
- Let pinwheels cool slightly before removing to prevent them from falling apart.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
- These can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheeseburger pinwheels, pizza bites, appetizer, snack, party food, ground beef, cheddar cheese, pizza dough
