Italian Pinwheels

One of my new favorite products was on sale at the grocery store last week so I picked up a few rolls to experiment. I am sure I have mentioned it before, but I like these crescent recipe creations so much because they are trans fat free while regular Crescent rolls are not. I know they are still not the best treat in the world for you but oh well, as my mother in law says, "nothing flavors like fat."

I had some salami in the fridge that needed to be used up so I figured I would pair it with some cheese and make some pinwheels. Nothing to complicated here. Just a few basic ingredients rolled up into some flaky dough and baked until golden. I think these would be just as great with pepperoni but I really like the taste that the salami gave them. Give them a try for a quick and easy appetizer or snack.

Italian Pinwheels
Source: Amber's Delectable Delights

-makes 12 pinwheels -

Ingredients
1 can (8 ounces) Pillsbury Crescent Recipe creations
1/3 cup mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
6 slices salami, diced
1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 egg white, beaten

Directions
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Unroll Crescent dough sheet onto large cutting board.
2. Sprinkle the dough with the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salami and herbs.
3. Starting at shortest side, roll up the dough sheet into one large cylinder; pinch edge to seal. Cut roll into 12 slices. Place slices, cut side down, 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Gently press down on slices to ensure uniform baking. Brush with beaten egg white.
4. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.