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Cheddar Bacon Pinwheels

These Cheddar Bacon Pinwheels combine flaky puff pastry with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, green onions, and crisp turkey bacon. They are easy to prepare ahead and bake into golden party appetizers with neat, savory spirals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 18 pinwheels
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed but cold
  • 6 slices turkey bacon
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 2 tablespoons finely sliced green onions
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for the work surface
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method
 

  1. Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crisp. Transfer it to a paper-towel-lined plate, cool completely, and chop finely.
  2. Mix the softened cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Place the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Gently roll it into an even rectangle.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and chopped turkey bacon evenly over the cream cheese.
  6. Starting from a long edge, roll the pastry tightly into a log.
  7. Wrap the log and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. Cut the chilled pastry log into approximately 18 slices, each about ½ inch thick.
  10. Arrange the pinwheels flat on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
  11. Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush the exposed pastry lightly with the egg wash.
  12. Bake for 17 to 21 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
  13. Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Keep the puff pastry cold for better layers.
  • Cook the turkey bacon until crisp and cool it completely.
  • Do not spread the filling too thickly.
  • Chill the pastry log before cutting.
  • Use a sharp knife to protect the spiral shape.
  • Bake until the edges and bottoms are properly golden.
  • Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition Per Serving

Serving size: 2 pinwheels
  • Calories: 245
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g