Here’s a super-easy, crowd-pleasing recipe for Cheesy Bacon Puff Pastry Snails (Pinwheels) — buttery, crispy, loaded with cheese and bacon, and perfect as an appetizer or snack!
🧀🥓 Cheesy Bacon Puff Pastry Snails / Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 6–8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1–1½ cups shredded cheese
- Cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, or a blend
- 1–2 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional but great for flavor)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional add-ins:
- Green onions, finely sliced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- A sprinkle of chili flakes or black pepper
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
2. Build the Filling
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard over the pastry (optional).
- Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese.
- Add crumbled bacon.
- Add optional seasonings or green onions if using.
3. Roll and Slice
- Starting at one long edge, roll the puff pastry tightly into a log.
- Brush the seam with a little egg wash to help it seal.
- Use a sharp knife to slice into ½-inch pieces (about 10–12 pinwheels).
4. Bake
- Place pinwheels flat on the lined baking sheet.
- Brush the tops lightly with egg wash for golden color.
- Bake 15–18 minutes, or until puffed, crispy, and deep golden.
Serve
- Serve warm — the cheese will be gooey, the bacon crispy, and the pastry flaky.
- Great with ranch, aioli, honey mustard, or marinara dipping sauce.
⭐ Variations
Cheesy Garlic Pinwheels
Add garlic butter + mozzarella + parmesan.
Jalapeño Popper Snails
Add diced jalapeños + cream cheese + cheddar.
Breakfast Version
Add scrambled eggs + bacon + cheddar.
Pizza Pinwheels
Add marinara + mozzarella + pepperoni.
Want a ham & cheese version, spinach & feta, or sweet dessert pinwheels too?
