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Big Mac Pinwheels

Big Mac Pinwheels pack all the flavor of your favorite fast food burger into flaky, cheesy, bite-sized pastry spirals. They’re perfect for family dinners, game day spreads, potlucks, or just snacking with friends on movie nights. You can prep the roll ahead, keep it in the fridge, or freeze it—no thawing needed before baking. They’re versatile, easy to share, and way easier to pull off at home with just basic tools and simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 747 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 13.2 ounces puff pastry pre-rolled dough
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
    3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 white onion
  • Stir in the ground beef along with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook the meat, breaking it up as it browns, for about 7 to 10 minutes or until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and set the mixture aside to cool slightly.
    1 pound ground beef, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika
  • While the beef cools, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle relish, sugar, mustard, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Set aside. This is your signature Big Mac sauce—perfect for layering and drizzling.
    1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon pickle relish, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon mustard, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Unroll the puff pastry on a clean surface or cutting board. Spread the cooled beef mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
    13.2 ounces puff pastry
  • Drizzle about three-quarters of the Big Mac sauce over the beef, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Carefully roll the pastry into a tight log, starting from one long edge.
    1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Place the rolled log in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes to firm it up—this makes it easier to slice cleanly. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove the roll from the freezer and slice it into 1 to 1 ½-inch thick rounds. Arrange the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the sides with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, then bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
  • Once out of the oven, drizzle the pinwheels with the remaining sauce, top with shredded lettuce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds for that true Big Mac flavor. Serve warm and enjoy every bite!
    1 cup shredded lettuce, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Notes

  • Sauté First for Flavor: Cooking the onion before adding the beef brings out sweetness and depth.
  • Choose the Right Beef: Use lean ground beef for the best balance of flavor and moisture. It has less grease and stays juicy without making the pastry soggy.
  • Try Ground Turkey: No ground beef? No problem. You can use ground turkey instead—just season well to boost flavor, since it’s milder than beef.
  • Let the Meat Cool: Don’t rush and spread hot beef on the pastry—it’ll melt the dough and make rolling difficult.
  • Use Dill Relish for a Tangier Sauce: You can swap in dill relish for a sharper, brinier flavor—just add a pinch of sugar to balance it out.
  • Go Classic with American Cheese: For a creamy melt that’s closer to the original Big Mac flavor, swap in American cheese for cheddar.
  • Freeze for Cleaner Slices: Chilling the rolled pastry log before slicing keeps the layers intact and makes it easier to handle.
  • Leave Space for Puff: Leave a little room between each pinwheel on the baking sheet so they bake up evenly and don’t stick together.

Nutrition

Calories: 747kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 19gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 805mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 529IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Big Mac Pinwheels
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