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Broccoli cheese pinwheels on baking sheet.
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5 from 13 votes

Broccoli and Cheese Pinwheels

These easy Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels have one simple method and are ready in less than 20 minutes! Use fresh or frozen broccoli and store-bought or homemade dough for this easy toddler meal.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 (makes about 12 pinwheels)
Calories: 227kcal
Author: Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 -ounce tube refrigerated crescent dough (or pizza dough)
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup minced cooked broccoli
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano (optional)
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread the crescent dough out on a clean cutting board lined with parchment paper. 
  • Evenly spread on the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and broccoli.
  • Starting at one end, roll up lengthwise. Use a serrated knife to cut into 1-inch rounds.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes or until puffed up and golden brown.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

    • Once cooled, you can store the pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on a heat-safe plate in the microwave or for 2-3 minutes in an air fryer at 325 degrees F.
      You can also place the cooled pinwheels into a freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and seal. Freeze for up to 6 months. To warm from frozen, place on a heat-safe plate and warm in 15 second increments in the microwave.
    • Use store-bought crescent dough, homemade pizza dough, or store-bought pizza dough.
    • Use steam-in-the-bag frozen broccoli and prepare it according to package directions. Or use any leftover cooked broccoli that you have on hand.
    • Let the pinwheels cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a plate to let the cheese cool briefly.
    • Serve this as dinner, lunch, a snack, or an appetizer.
    • Offer with a dip such as salsa, ranch, or another dressing or dip your kids like.
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Nutrition

Serving: 2pinwheels | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 1mg