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Parmesan Pumpkin & Bacon Spirals

Crescent roll dough is filled with bacon, pumpkin puree, cream cheese and Parmesan and baked for a tasty treat. Perfect for any meal or an appetizer!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill 3 hours
Course Appetizer, Brunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 16 spirals15

Ingredients
  

  • 1 crescent roll dough sheet or 1 can of crescent roll dough
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 8 slices cooked bacon
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Instructions
 

  • Cut bacon into small pieces
  • Put pumpkin, cream cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan, bacon, garlic, and sage into a mixing bowl and stir well until the ingredients are thoroughly combined
  • Place dough sheet {or crescent rolls with seams pinched together} on a piece of parchment paper
  • Spread filling on dough in an even layer
  • Starting from the long side, roll dough into a log. Place it seam side down and wrap parchment paper around it. Chill for 3 hours, or place in the freezer for 20 minutes. Chilling the dough makes slicing easier
  • Slice dough into 1 inch slices and place on a non stick baking pan or on a parchment or foil lined baking sheet
  • Bake for 18 minutes, top with additional Parmesan and continue baking for 2-5 minutes or until dough is cooked through and golden. Serve warm or at room temperature
  • Makes about 16 spirals
  • Double the recipe for more servings if desired

Notes

Unbaked log can be wrapped and frozen if desired
Keyword Fall appetizer, pumpkin, pumpkin and bacon pinwheels, pumpkin roll, pumpkin spirals