2949. BACON and CHIVE CROISSANT PINWHEELS

1 tube refrigerated croissant dough
4 oz. chive and onion cream cheese, softened to room temperature
6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat your oven to 375. Line a muffin tin with muffin cups and set aside. Take the dough out of the can and pinch together all of the seams, then roll out lightly with a rolling pin. Gently spread the cream cheese evenly across the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch at the top. Sprinkle the cream cheese with the salt and pepper, then evenly sprinkle the chopped bacon. Starting at the bottom, roll it tightly into a log and seal the dough together at the top. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 even slices and place each slice cut side up in the muffin cups. Bake at 375 for 13-17 minutes until golden brown.  Let cool slightly.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Heather, Heather's Dish, May 1, 2012