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Breakfast Bacon Cheese Pinwheels are flaky puff pastry bites filled with cheddar, bacon, and a hint of crunch.
Breakfast Bacon Cheese Pinwheels are flaky, cheesy puff pastry bites perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch. Easy to make with simple ingredients and ready in under an hour.
Why you will love and enjoy these Breakfast Bacon Cheese Pinwheels
- Quick to prep and feels a bit special without much effort
- Flaky, cheesy, and savoury with just the right crunch
- Easy to switch up with what you already have on hand
Easy Bacon Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels for a Quick Weekend Breakfast
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Breakfast Bacon Cheese Pinwheels
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Freezer Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 10–12 depending on size 1x
- Category: Breakfast and Brunch
- Method: Easy baking
Description
Warm, flaky, and just a little indulgent, these Breakfast Bacon Cheese Pinwheels come together faster than you’d think. Perfect for a slow, overcast morning when you want something comforting but not fussy.
Ingredients
- 1 roll puff pastry, thawed but still cold
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
Optional swap
- 1/2 cup biltong or jerky pieces instead of bacon bits
- Skip almonds if using biltong
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375⁰F (190⁰C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Let the puff pastry thaw just enough so you can unroll it without cracking, but don’t let it get too soft or it’ll be tricky to handle. Keep it on the parchment paper while working.
- Sprinkle the 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a small border along the edges so it doesn’t spill out too much when rolling.
- Scatter over the 1/2 cup bacon bits and 2 tbsp slivered almonds. Press everything down lightly with your hands so it sticks.
- Starting from the long side, roll it up tightly like a jelly roll.
- Try to keep it snug; otherwise, the slices can unravel a bit later.
- Wrap the roll in parchment paper and pop it into the freezer for about 15 minutes. This does help with clean slicing.
- Take it out and slice into about 1-inch-thick rounds using a sharp knife. It may squish slightly; if so, just reshape it with your fingers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 egg and 2 tbsp milk.
- Brush each pinwheel with the egg wash for that golden finish.
- Place the slices flat on your prepared tray, giving them a bit of space as they’ll puff up.
- Bake at 375⁰F (190⁰C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and nicely crisp on the edges.
- If your oven runs hot, keep an eye on it after 18 minutes.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before serving; they’re very hot inside straight out of the oven.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Esme Slabs: SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes, and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Pinwheels are quick to prep and bake into crisp, cheesy spirals. Great for mornings when you want something warm without too much effort.
Breakfast Bacon Cheese Pinwheels are appealing because they turn a simple sheet of puff pastry into something warm, flaky, and full of flavour with very little effort. The combination of melted cheddar, savoury bacon, and crisp layers makes them satisfying enough for breakfast or a casual snack, and the easy method means they can be made anytime the craving hits.
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