Italian Cheese & Herb Pinwheels

These pinwheels of Italian cheese and herbs are great as a snack or starter. In a savory and satisfying treat, Italian cheeses, fresh herbs, and fragrant spices are rolled up in flaky puff pastry.

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry dough
• 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, and oregano
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400F 200C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Roll out the puff pastry dough into a rectangle

Evenly sprinkle shredded Italian cheese blend, chopped fresh herbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes if using over the puff pastry dough

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Starting from one long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log

Slice the log into 1/2-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving

Enjoy your delicious Italian cheese & herb pinwheels