Big Mac Pinwheels are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. These bite-sized snacks are packed with all the flavors of your favorite burger. Easy to make, they’re perfect for parties and game day gatherings. With layers of seasoned beef, cheese, pickles, and that classic special sauce all rolled into a soft puff pastry, these pinwheels will disappear fast!
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Big Mac Pinwheels
Admittedly, I love Big Macs. I mean, I do. However, I don’t remember the last time I ordered one. As much as I love fast food, I largely stay away from it. Now, make my own at-home versions? Yes, please. Make a fun party twist on the classic burger? Absolutely!
Additionally, I love love LOVE pinwheels. Most pinwheel recipes are super easy, make a lot, and can be stored for a decent amount of time. They’re bite-sized and versatile for lunch, dinner, snacks, parties, game days, back-to-school, and so much more.
Enter these Big Mac pinwheels. They fit into all of the above categories PLUS taste like the classic burger that’s so popular due to its beef, cheese, lettuce, pickles, and unique yummy sauce!
Why You’ll Love These Pinwheels
- They’re absolutely YUMMY!
- They’re the perfect bite-sized appetizer for parties and game day.
- Quick and easy to make for crowds
Ingredients to Gather
You will need to gather these ingredients to make this tasty appetizer!
- ground beef
- puff pastry pre-rolled dough
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- paprika
- onion
- cheddar cheese
- lettuce
- sesame seeds
- mayonnaise
- pickle relish
- sugar
- mustard
- white vinegar
- pepper
Note: Always check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients, amounts, and steps.
How to Make Big Mac Pinwheels
These pinwheels are pretty easy to make. Let’s get started!
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- In a small bowl, mix together all sauce ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a clean surface or cutting board
- Evenly spread the cooked beef mixture over the pastry. Drizzle about ¾ of the sauce over the beef and sprinkle with cheese.
- Drizzle about ¾ of the sauce over the beef and sprinkle with cheese.
- Carefully roll the puff pastry into a log. Place in the freezer for about 10 to 15 minutes to firm up for easier slicing.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled roll into pinwheels, about 1 to 1½ inches thick. Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the sides with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven. Drizzle with the remaining sauce, top with shredded lettuce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks – Big Mac Pinwheels
• Drain the excess grease off the ground beef. This makes a HUGE difference in fat content and lessens the chance of an upset stomach. Spoon the ground beef out of the pan into a collander and then run piping hot water on it until it drains clear.
• Store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They’re better stored without the lettuce and sauce if possible.
• These can be frozen and stored in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Want to Change it Up?
There aren’t too many ways to change these up and keep them as Big Mac pinwheels. You can always add different amounts of sauce or add finely chopped pickles. While not a Big Mac ingredients, you can also add finely chopped tomatoes.
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Big Mac Pinwheels
Equipment
- cutting board
- knife
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 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 white onion diced
- 1½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tablespoons 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 cook until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 white onion
- Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.1 pound ground beef, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika
- Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Mix together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.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
- Roll out the puff pastry on a clean surface or cutting board.13.2 ounces puff pastry pre-rolled dough
- Spread the cooked beef mixture over the pastry evenly
- Drizzle about ¾ of the sauce over the beef and sprinkle with cheese.1½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Roll the puff pastry into a log carefully. Place in the freezer for about 10 to 15 minutes to firm up for easier slicing.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled roll into pinwheels, about 1 to 1½ inches thick.
- Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the sides with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven. Drizzle with the remaining sauce, top with shredded lettuce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.1 cup shredded lettuce, 1 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information accuracy not guaranteed.
