Cheeseburger Pinwheel Pizza Bites (Printer-Friendly)
Golden baked pinwheels rolled with savory beef, cheddar, Dijon, and sesame seeds for a tasty shareable snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat and Aromatics
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450 grams lean ground beef
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120 grams diced yellow onions
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3 grams minced garlic (1 clove)
→ Sauces and Seasonings
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142 grams canned diced tomatoes, drained (5 ounces)
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15 milliliters Worcestershire sauce (1 tablespoon)
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15 milliliters Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
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5 grams kosher salt (1 teaspoon)
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2 grams freshly ground black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
→ Dough and Cheese
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1 package store-bought pizza dough (approximately 340 grams)
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170 grams shredded sharp cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
→ Finishing
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15 milliliters extra virgin olive oil (1 tablespoon)
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5 grams sesame seeds (1 teaspoon)
# Steps to Follow:
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently until beef is fully browned and no pink remains.
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Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and most liquid evaporates. Drain excess liquid if necessary to prevent soggy dough.
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. On a floured surface, roll pizza dough into a 30x38 cm (12x15 inch) rectangle with even thickness.
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Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) border around edges. Sprinkle about 130 grams (3/4) of shredded cheddar cheese over the filling. Starting from a shorter edge, roll dough tightly into a log to form spirals.
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Using a serrated knife, cut the log into twelve equal 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick slices. Place one slice cut-side up into each prepared muffin cup.
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Brush olive oil on the tops of each pinwheel and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden on top.
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Remove tray from oven and evenly sprinkle remaining 40 grams of shredded cheddar cheese over pinwheels. Return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
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Let pinwheels rest in the muffin tin for a few minutes to firm up before removing. Serve warm for best texture and flavor.
# Helpful Hints:
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Brush dough lightly with olive oil prior to filling to prevent sogginess.
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Roll dough firmly to maintain tight spirals and shape during baking.
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Use a serrated knife to slice log cleanly without compressing the spiral.