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Flaky crescent dough rolled with creamy ranch chicken, bacon, and cheddar, baked until golden and irresistible. The perfect party appetizer or snack.

Crack Chicken Pinwheels

Flaky crescent dough rolled with creamy ranch chicken, bacon, and cheddar, baked until golden and irresistible. The perfect party appetizer or snack.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup cooked bacon chopped
  • 1 packet dry ranch seasoning
  • 2 sheets crescent roll dough

Equipment

  • Spoon or spatula
  • knife
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet.
  2. Mix cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar, chicken, and bacon until smooth.
  3. Unroll crescent dough and press seams together.
  4. Spread filling evenly, leaving a small border.
  5. Roll tightly, slice into pinwheels, and arrange on baking sheet.
  6. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden.
  7. Cool briefly and serve warm.

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheese for best texture.
Chill rolled logs before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Freeze unbaked pinwheels for easy make-ahead appetizers.
For extra heat, add jalapeños or buffalo sauce to the filling.