Description
Ham and cheese pinwheels are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, combining flaky puff pastry with savory ham and gooey cheese. These delicious spirals are perfect for parties, game days, or a cozy night in. With their irresistible aroma and golden-brown finish, they’ll have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 6 oz sliced ham (deli-style)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella mix)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Spread Dijon mustard evenly over the pastry.
- Layer sliced ham and shredded cheese across the pastry.
- Roll the pastry tightly from one end to form a log shape.
- Slice into 1-inch pieces and place cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush each pinwheel with beaten egg for a shiny finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg