Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Chula King

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are a four-ingredient wonder that are certain to become you most requested appetizer. Flaky puff pastry surrounds ham and cheese accented with Dijon mustard. When baked to perfection, this is the perfect appetizer for casual or sophisticated dinners as well as anytime snacks.

5 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 18

Total Time 23

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Calories 81 kcal

Equipment

half-sheet pan
Parchment
Rolling Pin
Plastic Wrap
Sharp knife

Ingredients

1 sheet Puff Pastry, thawed
1 ½ Tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup (4 ounces) finely chopped ham (See Tip 1)
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese (See Tip 2)
2 Tablespoons (½ ounce) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Egg wash, optional (See Tip 3)
2 Tablespoons finely minced parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll puff pastry into a 10 x 12-inch rectangle. Spread Dijon mustard on puff pastry, learning a ½-inch border around the puff pastry.
Sprinkle on chopped ham and shredded Swiss cheese.
Starting at a long end, roll up jelly-roll style. Trim ends. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Cut into ½-inch slices. Arrange slices on the parchment lined baking sheet, leaving an inch between slices. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake in 375°F preheated oven until puff pastry is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 18 minutes. Remove from oven; garnish with minced parsley and serve. (See Tip 4)
Yield: 24 Ham and Cheese Pinwheels.

Tips/Notes

May substitute 4 ounces of sliced deli ham for the chopped ham.
May substitute 4 ounces of sliced Swiss, Gruyère, or Cheddar cheese for the shredded Swiss cheese.
To make an egg wash, whisk together 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of water.
The Ham and Cheese Pinwheels can be baked ahead of time, refrigerated for 2 to 3 days, or frozen and reheated. If making the pinwheels ahead of time, omit the parsley garnish until you're actually ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 0.004mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 0.3mg

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