Simply Savory Pinwheels

Whether you call them hors d'oeuvres or appetizers, these savory pinwheels are absolutely addictive. They are a breeze to make and are loaded with flavor to please any palette. Pack them for lunch, serve at a party, or keep some on hand for a late-night snack. Using pizza dough in this recipe instead of traditional puff pastry saves a ton on fat and calories, but doesn't sacrifice taste. There is also something special about combining cream cheese with sage. Together, they produce a flavor that borders on perfection.

Cream Cheese Mushroom Pinwheels

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees 

Ingredients

8 oz. cream cheese

1/2 tsp. ground sage

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

1 lb. pizza dough (pre-made)

1 lb. chopped portabella mushrooms

1 tbsp. dried parsley

2-3 tbsp. olive oil (for cooking mushrooms; use more for brushing pinwheels)

Directions

Cook the mushrooms in a fry pan with olive oil and salt (to taste) for about 15 minutes, or until fully cooked. Set aside and let cool. Lightly dust a cutting board with flour. Roll out the pizza dough into an large oval or rectangle shape (about 1/8 inch thick). Mix together cream cheese salt, and sage until fully blended. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the pizza dough so the dough is completely covered. Place the mushrooms in a food processor and pulse it until fully chopped. Spread the chopped mushrooms on top of the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle the dried parsley over the mushrooms. Take one end of the roll and push it a little bit so that it holds its shape. Roll the pizza dough from end to end, and place it on a cookie sheet. Put the pinwheel roll in the freezer for 30 minutes. (Chilling makes it easier to cut.) Remove the pinwheel roll from the freezer, gently cut into 1-inch slices with a sharp, serrated knife. Arrange the pinwheels on a baking sheet that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Brush the top of each pinwheel with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool a bit before serving.

Hungry for more? Try some of these ingredients for more pinwheel goodness.

Cheddar cheese, bacon, and scallions
Spinach, bacon, cheese, and onions
Prosciutto, basil, and gruyère cheese

Happy eating!