Mexican Pinwheels

These little pinwheels are great for kids to make. They can add the ingredients they like and create a neat snack to boot. The best part is that the adults like them too.

Serves 12

Ingredients:

  • 1 package refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 pound ground beef, seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked, drained and cooled.
  • Other optional ingredients: refried beans, finely minced onions, red or green bell peppers.

    Garnish with sour cream, salsa and additional cheese.

    Instructions:

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

    Separate out the two sections of the crescent rolls. Work with one section at a time. Roll out the first section into a rectangle, pinching the seams together very well.

    Layer with ingredients of choice.

    Beginning with the long side roll up jelly roll style. Slice about 1/4 of an inch thick and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with the other section.

    Bake at 400 until pastry is golden brown.

    Serve with salsa, sour cream and additional cheese

    Create your own:
    Use Italian ingredients and make Italian pinwheels (mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil, pepperoni, sausage, etc.)

    To make a veggie version, spread the crescent roll with cream cheese. Top with finely chopped vegetables and cheese of choice)
    Ideas include, broccoli, shredded carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes. Use any cheese like goat, cheddar, Swiss, etc.