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Crispy Loaded Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

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These crispy loaded bacon ranch pinwheels are an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties or quick snacks, combining flaky crescent dough with smoky bacon, tangy ranch, and melty cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package crescent roll dough (about 8 oz / 227 g)
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz / 28 g)
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes in a skillet over medium heat or 4-5 minutes in the microwave on high. Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface and press the perforations together to form one solid rectangle.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  7. Roll the dough tightly into a log starting from a long edge. Slice into 1-inch pinwheels, yielding about 12-14 pieces.
  8. Place pinwheels cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
  10. Cool the pinwheels on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra crispy bottoms, place baking sheet on a preheated pizza stone for the last 5 minutes of baking. Softened cream cheese spreads more evenly. Press crescent dough seams to prevent filling leakage. Pinwheels can be assembled and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking; add a few extra minutes to baking time if chilled. Freeze pre-baked pinwheels tightly wrapped for up to 1 month.

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