These Cheesy Green Olive Pinwheels make for a super easy appetizer that will work for any get together. A creamy cheese filling, rolled in crescent dough and baked! Great to make ahead and have ready!
When you are hosting a party or any type of get together you want the appetizers to shine and win everyone over. That is where these pinwheels come in. Often times you see a cold version, like these Pinwheel Sandwiches or like these Ham & Cheese Roll Ups. But when you can get a buttery crust and a cheesy, salty filling like these, they are a must make for sure!
If you have tried my Cheddar Green Olive Dip, this is pretty much that dip, rolled up in crescent rolls. So you can make a double batch of the dip and have a hot and cold appetizer!
Why You’ll Love These Green Olive Pinwheels
- Easy – they are super easy to make, just a handful of ingredients and you have a show stopping appetizer ready for any get together.
- Crowd Pleasing – people either love or hate green olives, you can definitely swap them out for something else, but your green olive fans are going to go crazy for this! Bacon would be a delicious swap!
- Make Ahead – these pinwheels are great to have the filling ready the day before, and then just roll and bake when you are ready for to serve.
What You’ll Need
Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card to get the measurements and full instructions!
- Cream Cheese
- Mayo
- Cheddar Cheese
- Garlic
- Green Olives
- Crescent Roll Sheets
How To Make Green Olive Pinwheels
- In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients, except the crescent rolls sheets. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
- Unroll crescent dough on large cutting board. Spread the filling mixture evenly over the surface.
- Roll tightly into a log. Using a serrated knife cut into 1/2 inch slices.
- Place slices face up on lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
What Can I Use Instead Of Crescent Rolls
Crescent dough is a somewhat regional thing, so it isn’t available all over the world. You could use puff pastry or you could try your hand at making your own Crescent Rolls.
How To Store Leftover Crescent Pinwheels
You will want to store these covered in an airtight container in the fridge. They should last for 3-4 days. They will reheat pretty well in the oven or you can microwave them, they will just not be as crispy as they were fresh.
More Delicious Appetizer Recipes
- Baked Blue Cheese Dip
- Totchos
- Bruschetta
- Barbecue Chicken Nachos
- Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
Cheesy Green Olive Pinwheels

Cheesy Green Olive Pinwheels - A super easy appetizer that will work for any get together. A creamy cheese filling, rolled in crescent dough and baked! Great to make ahead and have ready!
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) block of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, ,shredded
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1, (7oz) jar Green Olives, drained and coarsely chopped
- 1 package crescent roll sheets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º F.
- In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients, except the crescent rolls sheets. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
- Unroll crescent dough on large cutting board. Spread the filling mixture evenly over the surface. Roll tightly into a log.
- Using a serrated knife cut into 1/2 inch slices.
- Place slices face up on lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately
Nutrition Information
Yield
24Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 68Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 11mgSodium 86mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 2g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Cookin Canuck
Wednesday 18th of November 2015
How fun that your parents get to see your son's Lego competition! These appetizers look as though they would disappear from any holiday table in minutes.
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
Tuesday 17th of November 2015
These look cheesy and flaky. Yum.
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
Tuesday 17th of November 2015
You coach them before school? Bla. :( I hope they win, though!
And I love quick and easy appetizers like this. I don't need complicated, especially at Thanksgiving!
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen
Monday 16th of November 2015
These sound SO good! Yummy green olives and cheese!
Katerina @ Diethood
Monday 16th of November 2015
Lego Robotics?? GO SELLIN! And send some of these damn good Cheesy Pinwheels THIS way! :-D