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Loaded Taco Pizza Pinwheel Bites

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These Loaded Taco Pizza Pinwheel Bites are a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make party appetizer that combines classic taco flavors with cheesy, golden pizza dough. Perfect for gatherings, game nights, or quick lunches, they’re customizable and always a hit.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (16 oz) pizza dough, at room temperature
  • 8 oz ground beef (or ground turkey/plant-based crumbles)
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz diced green chilies, drained
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
  • 1 medium tomato, diced (for topping)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce (romaine or iceberg, for topping)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
  • Sliced jalapeños (for topping, optional)
  • Chopped cilantro (for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water to the beef. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine cooled beef, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chilies, and sliced black olives. Stir until well blended.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough into a rectangle about 12×16 inches and 1/4 inch thick.
  6. Evenly spread beef mixture over dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border on all sides.
  7. Starting from the long edge, roll dough into a tight log. Pinch seam closed.
  8. Slice log into 1-inch thick pieces (about 12-16 pinwheels). Wipe blade between cuts for clean slices.
  9. Arrange pinwheels cut side up on prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
  11. Let pinwheels cool for 5 minutes. Top with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, dollops of sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and chopped cilantro if desired.
  12. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Chill the rolled log before slicing for cleaner cuts. Don’t overfill to avoid messy pinwheels. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free pizza dough. Vegetarian option: use plant-based crumbles or beans. Pinwheels can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving. Leftovers reheat best in the oven.

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