Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
This delicious Ham and Cheese Pinwheels recipe is so easy to make. With just a handful of ingredients, this delicious appetizer can be made in no time. All you need is puffy pastry, deli ham, cheese and a simple seasoned butter.
I like simple appetizers, especially when I am preparing a big meal like Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. The simpler the appetizers are, the more time I have to focus on the main dishes. That's where this Ham and Cheese Pinwheels recipe comes in.
Not only are they delicious but they come together in just 35 minutes and are always a crowd pleaser. I mean, who doesn't like puffy pastry with its buttery flakiness?
They aren't just a tasty appetizer; they are great served as a quick lunch at home or packed lunch for your kiddos. My kiddos love when I packed these pinwheels in their lunchboxes.
You can find the full recipe is in the recipe card below.
STEP 1
Roll out the puff pastry and place the cheese on top of it in a single layer.
STEP 2
Place the ham in one layer on top of the cheese.
STEP 3
Roll up the puff pastry starting with the long end and cut into 17 equal pieces.
STEP 4
Place on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, then brush with seasoned butter and bake for another 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy!
Puff Pastry needs to be kept cold to keep its flaky texture. Be sure to pull the dough out of the fridge right before you want to assemble it.
Yes, this ham and cheese pinwheels recipe can be made the night before. Making them in advance is a great way to cut down on time if you are preparing for a party.
If you choose to make them in advance, I recommend prepping them, refrigerating them and then bake them the following day.
I make these ham and cheese pinwheels with several different types of meats, cheeses and seasonings. Turkey and provolone cheese make great pinwheels. My family loves to make pizza pinwheels made with pepperonis, mozzarella cheese and marinara for dipping. This one we like to brush with an Italian Herb and Cheese butter.
Pinwheels are one of those appetizer recipes that have almost endless variations. Share below your favorite variation!
These delicious Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are so easy to make. With just a handful of ingredients, this delicious appetizer is ready in just 35 minutes. All you need is puffy pastry, deli ham, cheese and a simple seasoned butter.
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 6 slices deli ham (like black forest)
- 8 slices cheese (like colby jack)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- As Needed everything bagel seasoning
- As Needed fresh parsley, minced (optional)
- As Needed flour (for dusting work surface)
Mix together the melted butter and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
Preheat an oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Do not start assembling the pinwheels until the oven has preheated. Keep the puff pastry in the refrigerator until time to assemble.
Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Lay out the puff pastry and arrange the ham in a single layer. Now arrange the cheese in a single layer over the top of the ham.
Roll lengthwise and cut into equal slices, about 17. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven, brush with the seasoned butter. Sprinkle each pinwheel with Everything Bagel Seasoning and bake for another 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
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