Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Pinwheels (Printer-Friendly)
Golden pinwheels filled with cheesy beef, smoky bacon, and tangy pizza sauce for irresistible bites.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dough
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1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated crescent rolls
→ Cheeses
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
→ Meats
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225 grams (8 oz) lean ground beef, cooked and drained
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6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
→ Sauce
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1/4 cup thick pizza sauce
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Unroll the refrigerated crescent dough onto a clean surface and firmly pinch seams to form a single rectangular sheet without gaps.
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Evenly sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar followed by mozzarella over the entire dough surface, extending to the edges for a uniform cheesy layer.
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Distribute cooked ground beef and crumbled crisp bacon evenly atop the cheese layer using your hands, pressing gently to ensure the filling nests into the cheese.
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Spread a thin, even layer of thick pizza sauce over the meat and cheese, using just enough to flavor without causing leakage during rolling.
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Carefully roll the dough into a tight log from one edge, maintaining even pressure to contain the filling. Using a sharp knife, slice into eight equal pinwheels with clean cuts to preserve the spiral.
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Place pinwheels in a lightly greased baking dish spaced apart to allow expansion. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18 to 20 minutes until tops are golden brown and cheese is bubbling. Monitor in the final minutes to prevent overbaking.
# Helpful Hints:
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Pinch crescent dough seams tightly to prevent unraveling during baking. Crisp bacon fully prior to adding for optimal texture. Chilling the rolled log for 10 minutes before slicing can help maintain its shape.