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Spinach and mozzarella pinwheels are easy to make. This delicious finger food is the perfect vegetarian appetizer or starter for any party, celebration, or holiday. Honestly, they are so easy to make they are the perfect anytime snack.
I usually make a home made pizza dough recipe, but they can easily be made with a can of Pillsbury Classic Pizza Crust.
Once the dough is rolled out, spread the Mozzarella cheese and spinach to cover the dough.
Roll the dough into a log and cut into 1″ rounds.
Bake and enjoy! They taste great with a glass of Rose.
- 1 lb. of pizza dough or 1 can Pillsbury refrigerated Classic Pizza Crust
- 1 large bunch of fresh spinach
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, optional
- 1½ cups mozzarella, shredded
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Roll out pizza dough to a large rectangle.
- Wash spinach to remove all dirt and cut stems off.
- Place 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium/high heat.
- Once pan is hot, place garlic in pan and let cook for 2 minutes, now add cleaned spinach into the pan with the garlic and cook until the spinach is completely wilted.
- Drain spinach completely on a paper towel and remove excess liquid.
- Place ½ of the mozzarella onto the dough, add the drained spinach, and finish with the rest of the mozzarella.
- Begin rolling the dough into a long log shape, once you have come to the end pinch the dough together and place seam side down.
- Slice the dough into 1" size segments and place in a parchment lined baking pan.
- With remaining olive oil brush and the sides of the pinwheels.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown
- Serve with your favorite marinara sauce.
Get all the Moisture Out
Too much water in your spinach filling will make the pastry center soggy. Always cook and drain the spinach thoroughly.
You can freeze for Later
These pinwheels freeze wonderfully! Slice uncooked pinwheels into rounds and freeze spread out on a baking sheet. That way you can cook exactly what you need. When ready to cook, bake from frozen at 400°F for 20–22 minutes.
The Cheese Really Does Matter
Fresh grated mozzarella melts better and taste better than pre-grated cheese.
Recipe Variations
- Greek Pinwheels: Use crumbled feta, and add a sprinkle of oregano for a Greek twist.
- Mexican Pinwheels: Add minced pickled jalapeño and Queso Fresco cheese to the filling.
- Mushroom Spinach Pinwheels: Stir in finely chopped sautéed baby portobellos mushrooms for a delicious flavor.
- Breakfast Version: Add scrambled eggs, bacon, and and Jack cheese.
EQUIPMENT
Until next time…
XOXO
Now, these look really yummy!!! I don’t cook much, but enjoy looking!
Oh, these look so delicious and easy enough for this non-cook to make. Yummy!
Those look delicious! I think I’d eat a whole plateful!
Ha! My turn to bring the snacks to book club and guess what I am making??? Photos to follow Mary!
I can’t wait to see them, Ruth!
Yummy. I bet I could make those gluten free. Thank you!
Another great recipe! These look so good. I always keep Pillsbury dough in my fridge for quick snacks or light meals like this. I am looking forward to trying these.
I must make these. This weekend. For our house guest. But I like the idea of having them on a movie night, too!
OMG! Two, no, three of my favorite ingredients! I will have to try these. Spinach, cheese, and bread… just heaven.
These sound delicious. Whenever I go into a [izza sho[ I always look for the slice with spinach on it -although I prefer ricotta to mozzarella cheese.
Thank for the great idea, Toni. Next time I make these I will try it with ricotta.
Oooooh, I love easy and good! I’m thinking of throwing a bit of bacon in there. Did you just see me get creative? You’re bringing it out in me!
I love it, Tammy! I think bacon would be a wonderful addition! Everything is better with bacon.
Oh my gosh I love this recipe. I make spinach pies a lot and am going to try this one next instead. Pinning! Thanks so much for sharing. We love anything with spinach!
Thank you, Carolann!
This is one recipe I can get behind. It’s on my list to make!