Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels – Yummy Toddler Food

Here is the easiest Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels with one simple method and ready in less than 20 minutes! Use fresh or frozen broccoli and store-bought or homemade dough for this easy toddler meal.

Ingredients You Need

Here’s a look at the ingredients you need to make this easy toddler meal so you know what to have on hand and ready to go.

• Refrigerated crescent dough (or pizza dough): To make this super easy, I like to use crescent dough from the store. You can also use purchased or homemade pizza dough. The main difference is how long it takes to prep the dough. They bake similarly.
• Cream cheese: A thin layer of cream cheese over the dough adds moisture and richness to the pinwheels.
• Cheddar cheese: I like to use shredded cheddar cheese in this recipe for the cheesy texture.
• Broccoli: Lightly cooked broccoli, either the steam-in-the-bag variety or any leftover cooked broccoli, works here.
• Spices or herbs such as dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, or even pizza seasoning to add additional flavor as you like.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Below is an overview of how to make this recipe so you know what to expect. Scroll down to the end of this post for the full information, including the times and amounts.

Step 1. Spread the crescent dough out on a clean cutting board lined with parchment paper. Evenly spread on the fillings.

Step 2. Starting at one end, roll up lengthwise. Use the parchment paper to help you as you go.

Step 3. Use a serrated knife to cut into 1-inch rounds. (It’s okay if they’re not 100% even.)

Step 4. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake until puffed up and golden brown. Serve warm.

How to Store

Once cooled, you can store the Broccoli and Cheese Pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on a heat-safe plate in the microwave or for 2-3 minutes in an air fryer at 325 degrees F.

You can also place the cooled pinwheels into a freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and seal. Freeze as a freezer meal for up to 6 months. To warm from frozen, place on a heat-safe plate and warm in 15-second increments in the microwave.

Best Tips for Success

• Use store-bought crescent dough, Whole Wheat Pizza Dough, or store-bought pizza dough.
• Use steam-in-the-bag frozen broccoli and prepare it according to package directions. Or use any leftover cooked broccoli that you have on hand.
• Let the pinwheels cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a plate to let the cheese cool briefly.
• Serve this as dinner, lunch, a snack, or an appetizer.
• Offer with a dip such as salsa, ranch, or another dressing or dip your kids like.
• Serve with fresh fruit or simple sides such as a Green Smoothie for Kids, Baked Pears, Fruit Cups, or Vanilla Milk.

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• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Spread the crescent dough out on a clean cutting board lined with parchment paper. 

• Evenly spread on the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and broccoli.

• Starting at one end, roll up lengthwise. Use a serrated knife to cut into 1-inch rounds.

• Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes or until puffed up and golden brown.

• Serve warm.

• • Once cooled, you can store the pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on a heat-safe plate in the microwave or for 2-3 minutes in an air fryer at 325 degrees F. You can also place the cooled pinwheels into a freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and seal. Freeze for up to 6 months. To warm from frozen, place on a heat-safe plate and warm in 15 second increments in the microwave.
  • Use store-bought crescent dough, homemade pizza dough, or store-bought pizza dough.

• • Use steam-in-the-bag frozen broccoli and prepare it according to package directions. Or use any leftover cooked broccoli that you have on hand.

• • Let the pinwheels cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a plate to let the cheese cool briefly.

• • Serve this as dinner, lunch, a snack, or an appetizer.

• • Offer with a dip such as salsa, ranch, or another dressing or dip your kids like.

Serving: 2pinwheels, Calories: 227kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 436mg, Potassium: 32mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 276IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 140mg, Iron: 1mg