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Savory Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

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These Savory Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels combine spicy buffalo sauce with creamy cream cheese and tangy blue cheese, wrapped in flaky puff pastry for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 300g)
  • ½ cup buffalo hot sauce (120ml), such as Frank’s RedHot
  • 8 oz cream cheese (225g), softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbles (75g), small-curd variety recommended
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100g)
  • 3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (5ml)
  • 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (30g)
  • Optional: Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for dipping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo hot sauce, softened cream cheese, blue cheese crumbles, shredded mozzarella, chopped green onions, and garlic powder. Mix until well blended and creamy.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, gently unfold each puff pastry sheet. Roll each sheet into a roughly 12×12 inch (30×30 cm) square, keeping thickness even.
  4. Evenly spread half of the buffalo chicken mixture over one sheet of dough, leaving about a ½ inch (1 cm) border around the edges.
  5. Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape and pinch the seam to seal. Repeat with the second sheet and remaining filling.
  6. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut each log into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick slices, yielding about 12 pinwheels total.
  7. Place pinwheels cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Brush tops lightly with melted butter.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden brown and filling bubbles slightly.
  9. Let pinwheels rest on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a plate. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Notes

Let puff pastry thaw completely at room temperature before rolling to prevent tearing. Brush with melted butter for a golden, flaky finish. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure even baking. Prepare filling in advance and keep chilled if desired. Reheat leftovers in oven or toaster oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken, pinwheels, appetizer, cream cheese, blue cheese, game day, easy recipe, finger food

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