Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
These Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are a quick and delicious appetizer or snack, featuring layers of melty cheese and savory ham rolled up in flaky pastry and baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Total Time: 28 mins
- Yield: 12 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 6 slices deli ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread Dijon mustard evenly over the pastry, if using.
- Layer ham slices evenly over the pastry, followed by shredded cheese.
- Starting from one edge, tightly roll the puff pastry into a log.
- Slice the roll into about 12 even pieces.
- Place pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up.
- Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with dried herbs if desired.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use Swiss, mozzarella, or pepper jack cheese for variations in flavor.
- Can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge before baking.
- Serve with dipping sauces like honey mustard or ranch for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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