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Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Delicious Ham and Cheese Pinwheels made with puff pastry. Perfect for parties with just four ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 48 pinwheels
Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • plastic wrap
  • sharp knife

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed overnight in the refrigerator
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard divided
  • 12 slices thinly-sliced deli ham about 10 ounces
  • 2 cups freshly grated gruyere or Swiss, fontina, sharp cheddar, or similar melty cheese (about 5 ounces)
  • Chopped fresh parsley optional, for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on your counter and unfold the first sheet of puff pastry in the center of the plastic, then roll it into a 10×12-inch rectangle.
  • Spread with 1 ½ tablespoons mustard, leaving a ½-inch border on all sides.
  • Lay 6 ham slices on top, overlapping as needed. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
  • Starting at the long (12-inch) edge, roll the puff pastry into a log. Trim the ends so that they are even, then tightly wrap the log with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry and remaining mustard, ham, and cheese.
  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Once the log has chilled, using a sharp, serrated knife, carefully cut each log into ½-inch-wide slices.
  • Arrange the rolls 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake until the puff pastry is light golden brown and the cheese is hot and bubbly, about 18 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with chopped thyme, parsley, or chives as desired.
  • Let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

To make this recipe ahead: Fully bake the pinwheels, let cool, and freeze. Store for up to 1 month. Reheat directly from frozen on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 3 days and rewarm in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 65mg
Keyword Easy Appetizer, freezer friendly, Ham and Cheese Pinwheels, holiday parties, make-ahead, puff pastry
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