Bacon Cheeseburger Pinwheels – Cheesy Bite Sized Rolls
Whenever I make these bacon cheeseburger pinwheels, I think about how much I love recipes that bring people together. They’ve got all the best parts of a classic burger—savory beef, smoky bacon, melty cheese—but in a bite-sized roll that’s perfect for sharing.
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I especially love how easy they are to whip up with crescent dough, making them a fun, stress-free appetizer for game days, family get-togethers, or even just a cozy night in.
How to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Pinwheels
Here are the ingredients you need to make this bacon cheeseburger pinwheels, plus step by step instructions for how to make them.
Ingredients
- 8 oz tube crescent dough sheet (or use crescent rolls and pinch the seams together
- 3/4 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup real bacon pieces
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Step by Step Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures your pinwheels will bake evenly and come out golden and delicious. Dice one medium onion into small pieces. Set it aside for cooking with the ground beef.
2. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the mixture, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the meat is browned and cooked through, and the onions are softened. If there’s excess grease, carefully drain it off. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly.
3. Open the tube of crescent dough sheet (or crescent rolls if using). If using crescent rolls, pinch the seams together to form a single sheet. Unroll the dough onto a large cutting board or clean work surface.
4. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese across the entire surface of the crescent dough, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges to make rolling easier.
5. Distribute the bacon pieces evenly over the cheese layer. Then, spread the cooled ground beef mixture on top, ensuring it’s evenly distributed for consistent flavor in every bite.
6. Starting at one of the shorter ends, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log, keeping the filling inside as you go. Once rolled, pinch the edge of the dough to seal the seam.
7. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 12 even pieces, about 1 inch thick each. For cleaner cuts, wipe the knife clean between slices.
8. Place the pinwheels flat on a baking sheet. Make sure to leave a bit of space between each one to allow for even baking.
9. Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Remove the pinwheels from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Serve with ketchup, burger sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!
Once you pull these golden, cheesy pinwheels out of the oven, you’ll see why they’re such a crowd-pleaser. Serve them with ketchup, burger sauce, or even a side of ranch for dipping, and watch them disappear. Whether it’s game day, a party, or just a craving for something savory, these bacon cheeseburger pinwheels are the kind of recipe you’ll find yourself making again and again.
Bacon Cheeseburger Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 8 oz tube crescent dough sheet (or use crescent rolls and pinch the seams together
- 3/4 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup real bacon pieces
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures your pinwheels will bake evenly and come out golden and delicious. Dice one medium onion into small pieces. Set it aside for cooking with the ground beef.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the mixture, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the meat is browned and cooked through, and the onions are softened. If there’s excess grease, carefully drain it off. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly.
- Open the tube of crescent dough sheet (or crescent rolls if using). If using crescent rolls, pinch the seams together to form a single sheet. Unroll the dough onto a large cutting board or clean work surface.
- Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese across the entire surface of the crescent dough, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges to make rolling easier.
- Distribute the bacon pieces evenly over the cheese layer. Then, spread the cooled ground beef mixture on top, ensuring it’s evenly distributed for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Starting at one of the shorter ends, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log, keeping the filling inside as you go. Once rolled, pinch the edge of the dough to seal the seam.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 12 even pieces, about 1 inch thick each. For cleaner cuts, wipe the knife clean between slices.
- Place the pinwheels flat on a baking sheet. Make sure to leave a bit of space between each one to allow for even baking.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the pinwheels from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Serve with ketchup, burger sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!
