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Taco Crescent Roll Pinwheels are an easy meal made with ground beef, crescent roll dough, taco seasoning, cream cheese, and Colby jack cheese. These little roll-ups are baked in 30 minutes and are perfect for an appetizer or a side dish.

Taco Crescent Roll Pinwheels

This taco pinwheels recipe is a cheesy dish that you can make ahead of time for your dinner or to bring with you to a holiday or potluck party. It might just be all that the kids eat since they’re perfect for small hands, creamy, and taste like tacos. Don’t worry, the adults will love them too!

How To Make Taco Crescent Roll Pinwheels

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet with the onion.

When the meat is cooked through, add the tomatoes with green chilies, taco seasoning and water and stir to combine.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.

Unroll one package of crescent roll dough on a lightly floured piece of parchment paper.

Spread half the cream cheese over the top of the dough and top with half the taco meat.

Sprinkle half the shredded cheese over the top of the meat.

Use your hand to lightly press all the ingredients into the cream cheese to make it easier to roll.

Roll the dough into a log, using the parchment paper to help lift the dough as you roll.

Cut the dough into eight one-inch slices and place the slices on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Repeat the above steps with the second roll of dough.

Bake the pinwheels for 10 to 13 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the dough is golden brown.

Serve with sour cream, salsa, or queso for dipping.

Tips for Success/Variations:  

• You can use ground chicken instead of ground beef if you’d prefer. 
• Add some cooked and crumbled bacon to the pinwheels for a crunchy surprise! 
• You can easily make this dish vegetarian by having no meat. They will taste delicious either way.  
• The best crescent dough to buy is Pillsbury. You can find it in the dairy section of the grocery store with the pizza dough.  

How To Serve:

These are some great additional appetizers to bring to your next Christmas party: French Onion Dip, Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs, Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers. 

Here are some dinner ideas that will go great with these rolls: Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken, Instant Pot Chili, Instant Pot Boneless Ham. 

How To Store:

If you have any leftover crescent bites you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can pop them in the microwave for 10 seconds to make them nice and hot again before eating them. 

FAQs: 

Can I make these taco pinwheels in the air fryer? 

Yes, you can absolutely bake these pinwheels in your air fryer. After the pinwheels are cut, place them on the tray or in the basket of your air fryer and cook for five to ten minutes. 

How can I make taco pinwheels spicy? 

If you want to add a little spice to this recipe, you can add cayenne pepper, chili flakes, tabasco sauce, or minced jalapenos to the ground beef before baking. 

Can I make taco pinwheels dairy-free? 

You can definitely make these pinwheels without dairy. All you need to do is leave out the cream cheese and Mexican-blend cheese from the rolls.