Cheeseburger Pinwheel Bites (Printer-Friendly)
Golden pinwheels with seasoned beef, cheddar, and Dijon baked for a tasty, shareable snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat and Aromatics
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450 grams lean ground beef
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120 grams diced yellow onion (approx. 1 medium onion)
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4 grams minced garlic (about 1 clove)
→ Fillings and Seasonings
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180 grams canned diced tomatoes, drained
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15 milliliters Worcestershire sauce (1 tablespoon)
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15 milliliters Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
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5 grams kosher salt (1 teaspoon)
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2 grams freshly ground black pepper (0.5 teaspoon)
→ Dough and Toppings
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1 package (340 grams) refrigerated pizza dough
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170 grams shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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15 milliliters extra virgin olive oil (1 tablespoon)
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5 grams sesame seeds (1 teaspoon)
# Steps to Make This:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently until beef is fully browned and crumbly with no pink remaining.
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Add drained diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook until the mixture thickens and excess liquid evaporates. Drain any remaining liquid if necessary.
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Preheat oven to 204°C (400°F). Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. On a floured surface, roll out pizza dough into a 30 by 38 cm (12 by 15 inches) rectangle with even thickness.
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Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1.3 cm (0.5 inch) border along edges. Sprinkle 130 grams (3/4 of shredded cheddar) evenly on top. Starting at a shorter edge, roll tightly into a log to form a spiral.
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Using a serrated knife, slice the log into twelve approximately equal pieces. Place one piece cut-side up into each prepared muffin cup to display the spiral.
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Brush the top of each pinwheel with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds to add flavor and texture.
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Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden and puffed.
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Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining 40 grams shredded cheddar over pinwheels. Return to oven for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts completely.
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Allow pinwheels to cool in the tin for several minutes to set before carefully removing. Serve warm for optimal cheesy texture.
# Additional Notes:
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Brush dough with olive oil before adding filling to prevent sogginess.
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Roll dough tightly to maintain shape during baking and achieve neat spirals.
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Slice with a sharp serrated knife to avoid compressing the rolled log.
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These pinwheels store up to four days refrigerated and freeze well individually wrapped.