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Taco Pinwheels with Cheese and a Creamy Dipping Sauce

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Taco Pinwheels with Cheese and a Creamy Dipping Sauce are golden, flaky spirals filled with seasoned taco meat and melted cheese, served with a tangy, spiced sour cream dip—perfect for parties, game days, or fun family meals.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
  • 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder or taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or green onion (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water. Cook until thickened. Let cool slightly.
  3. Roll out crescent dough or puff pastry. If using crescent rolls, press seams to seal.
  4. Spread taco meat evenly over the dough. Top with shredded cheese and green onions.
  5. Roll up tightly from one end, then slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
  6. Place pinwheels cut-side up on the baking sheet. Brush tops with olive oil or butter.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  8. While baking, mix sour cream, mayo, lime juice, garlic powder, and chili powder in a bowl. Stir until smooth and refrigerate.
  9. Let pinwheels cool slightly before serving with the dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Use refried beans or black beans for a meatless version.
  • Add jalapeños or crushed red pepper for extra spice.
  • Substitute cream cheese for a creamier filling.
  • Make ahead and refrigerate unbaked pinwheels up to a day in advance.
  • Reheat leftovers in the oven for best texture.

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