Cheddar Apple Butter Pinwheels

The following recipe and photography is courtesy of Graham R. and his dog, Carl. For more of their delicious food ventures, visit them on Instagram @cookingwithcarrrl.

With this recipe I’m reinventing the wheel, well, pinwheel!

Pinwheels seem to always stick to one side of the spectrum, sweet or savory, so I broke the mold and combined sweet apple butter with salty bacon and gooey cheddar cheese. Be prepared for a flavor bomb! Apple pie and cheddar cheese are a perfect match, so these just make sense.

For this recipe I like to use Heinen’s cheddar cheese block from the Dairy Department! Grating your own cheese makes for a meltier pinwheel, and I am all about a good cheese pull! I used Heinen’s sharp cheddar, but any type of cheddar will fit right in these delicious wheels. Heinen’s cheese selection is second to none, so go crazy and find what fits your palate! I love to substitute the bacon for candied pecans, I never thought I’d say this, but it makes me forget about bacon for once!

Breakout this recipe for any fall gettogether, or impress the in-laws at Thanksgiving by bringing this appetizer to the table.

These fall flavors add to any menu and pair perfectly with a spiced cider after a day of apple picking! They can even be made ahead of time! Just toss them in the oven right before serving, and you’ll be moments away from falling in love!