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Pancetta, Mushroom and Grana Pinwheels

Pancetta, Mushroom and Grana Pinwheels are a quick appetizer with crisp puff pastry, bold flavor and fall ingredients. Give them a try.
Recipe Pancetta, Mushroom and Grana Pinwheels
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 25 minutes
  • Servings for 6 people

Are you always looking for tasty baked appetizers that leave everyone speechless? Pancetta, mushroom and Grana pinwheels are the perfect solution when you want to bring to the table tempting bites that can turn your aperitivo into a real party. These easy savory rolls are quick to make and release intense, enveloping aromas, thanks to the perfect meeting of the smoky aroma of pancetta, the softness of white mushrooms and the unmistakable savory flavor of Grana Padano, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry and enriched with a delicate note of tomato.

Making filled puff pastry pinwheels is a winning idea for any occasion, from the savory buffet at a family party to the most casual dinners with friends. Their inviting shape, together with their generous filling, makes them ideal as savory finger food or as the stars of a quick savory aperitivo that will win over grown-ups and kids alike. You don’t need to be an expert chef: a few simple steps and ingredients are all it takes to create a surprising result. Perfect for anyone who wants impressive savory buffet ideas without spending hours at the stove.

Let yourself be inspired and fill your table with other boldly flavored recipes: also try the Mushroom Puff Pastry Rolls or the Stuffed Mushrooms Wrapped in Pancetta to continue your journey through pancetta and mushroom flavors. If you love rich, indulgent pairings, don’t miss the Potatoes Stuffed with Pancetta and Mushrooms or the Mushroom Potato Gratin, perfect for rounding out a surprising buffet. And for mushroom lovers, the classic comfort food of Creamy Sautéed Mushrooms is a must.

Find out below how to make mushroom, pancetta and Grana pinwheels that will make every get-together special.

Ingredients for 6 people

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Method

  1. To make the Pancetta, Mushroom and Grana Pinwheels, clean and trim the mushrooms carefully, removing any traces of soil. Once they are clean, cut them into slices or small pieces.
  2. Chop the onion, not too finely, and sauté it in a nonstick skillet with a drizzle of oil. When the onion has darkened, add the mushrooms to the skillet as well. Deglaze them with a splash of white wine and cook until the wine has evaporated.
  3. Season with salt, add a pinch of pepper and cook over low heat for another 5 minutes. When the mushrooms are soft, turn off the heat and let them cool.
  4. Unroll the puff pastry on the work surface, without removing the parchment paper it is usually sold with. Using a spoon, spread an even layer of mushrooms over it.
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  5. Arrange the slices of pancetta over the mushrooms as you like and add a few shavings of Grana.
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  6. Using the parchment paper, start from the long side and roll the pastry up on itself so it is nice and tight, trying not to let the filling spill out. Once it is rolled up, press firmly on the edge so the pastry sticks to the rest of the roll.
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  7. With a very sharp knife, cut the roll into slices about a couple of centimeters (3/4 inch) thick and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced well apart from one another.
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  8. Put a little tomato puree on each pinwheel and sprinkle with a little grated Grana as you like.
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  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for about 20-30 minutes, or in any case until the puff pastry is golden. Once they are ready, take them out of the oven and serve the Pancetta, Mushroom and Grana Pinwheels nice and hot. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
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Variations and Alternatives

You can replace the pancetta with speck and the Grana with any other aged hard cheese you like.

Tips

If you want to speed up the preparation of the Pancetta, Mushroom and Grana Pinwheels, you can use sautéed mushrooms preserved in oil, taking care to drain them well from the oil before using them.

Storage

Leftover Pancetta, Mushroom and Grana Pinwheels can be kept for a day, preferably in a paper bag.

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