Description
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are perfect for lazy weekend snacking when quick appetizers save the day. Rolled with creamy cheese and salty ham, these little bites disappear faster than you can slice them from your baking sheet.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 8 slices ham
- 8 slices cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 egg
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a toasty 400°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position.
- Dust your countertop with a light sprinkle of flour, then gently unfold the puff pastry sheet.
- Grab a tablespoon of mustard and spread it evenly across the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Layer 8 slices of ham across the mustard-covered surface, followed by 8 slices of cheese.
- Starting from the long side, carefully roll the pastry into a tight, compact log, pressing gently to seal the edge.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1-inch thick pieces, creating uniform pinwheels.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and arrange the pinwheels about 1 inch apart.
- Take your beaten egg and delicately brush the top of each pinwheel for a gorgeous golden shine.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry turns a beautiful golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is chilled but pliable when rolling to prevent cracking and make slicing easier.
- Use good-quality ham and cheese for the best flavor, as these ingredients are the star of the pinwheels.
- Let the pinwheels cool slightly after baking so the cheese sets and doesn’t burn your mouth.
- For a gluten-free version, swap puff pastry with a gluten-free alternative or use thinly sliced zucchini as a base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg