Description
Hot Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are a delightful combination of savory ham, creamy cheese, and flaky puff pastry, making them the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual family dinners, these pinwheels are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. With their enticing aroma and golden-brown exterior, they’re sure to impress your guests. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces or as part of a charcuterie board for an irresistible appetizer that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 8 ounces thin-sliced premium ham
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- For egg wash: 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Thaw puff pastry until pliable but cold. Roll it out to approximately 10×12 inches on a floured surface.
- Brush the pastry with melted butter and spread Dijon mustard over it, leaving a border.
- Layer ham slices over the pastry, followed by cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and chopped chives.
- Roll the pastry tightly from one long edge to the other and seal the edge with water.
- Chill the roll in plastic wrap for at least 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled roll into ½-inch thick rounds and place cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with an egg wash and sprinkle with optional toppings if desired.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg