Here’s a quick and tasty Ham and Cheese Pinwheels recipe — perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party finger food. 🥐🧀🍖
🥐 Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Makes: ~24 pinwheels
Prep & Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed, ~8 oz) or crescent roll dough
- 4 oz deli ham, thinly sliced
- 4 oz cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or mozzarella), sliced or shredded
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, or sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Assemble the pinwheels
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard if using.
- Layer ham evenly over the pastry.
- Layer cheese on top.
- Starting with a long edge, carefully roll the pastry into a tight log.
- Slice into 1/2–3/4-inch rounds and place on the baking sheet, cut side up.
3. Brush and bake
- Brush each pinwheel with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Optional: Sprinkle poppy seeds or sesame seeds on top.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden.
4. Serve
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Perfect with a dipping sauce like honey mustard, ranch, or marinara.
⭐ Variations
- Turkey and cheese instead of ham
- Spinach and feta for a vegetarian version
- Pizza pinwheels: tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni
- Mini breakfast pinwheels: ham, cheese, and scrambled eggs
If you want, I can give a super quick 5-minute version using crescent roll dough for ultra-fast prep.
