Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Quick and easy Ham and Cheese Pinwheels recipe for snacks or appetizers. Oven baked savory 3 ingredient rolls everyone will love to eat.

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Quick and easy homemade puff pastry ham and cheese pinwheels recipe for snacks or game days for all. Kids will love them as a savory snack. These rolls are delicious with a slight taste of mustard with your favorite ham and cheese of your liking. We use grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese that melts easily. They are very similar to the monte Cristo puff pastry rolls that are made with Swiss cheese. Just one simple adjustment. Oven cook and bake until they are golden brown with bubbly melted cheese. Simply the best snack and appetizer to serve as they are made with just 3 ingredients. No cream cheese used, only some Dijon mustard to bring out the flavor of the ham.

FAQ’s

What is the best pastry to make pinwheels?

The best pastry to make pinwheels with is puff pastry. They are easy to make with a variety of fillings, and are so delicious with that buttery flaky baked puff pastry. You only need a handful of ingredients to make these pinwheels, which are also called roll ups. As they are rolled up pastry cut into slices to bake.

How do I keep my pinwheels from getting soggy?

To keep your pinwheels from getting soggy you should always make sure the ingredient you use are dry. Don’t use to much ingredients as they may fill them up to much and cause them to be soggy in the middle. Also when you use your pastry make sure it is not been left to defrost or got to warm to work with. Another tip is to refrigerate the roll wrapped in cling wrap for about 30 minutes before slicing them. Helps you work well with them before baking. Preventing them from being soggy and difficult to work with.

Can you prep pinwheels the night before?

Yes, you can prep the pinwheels the night before and store in a sealed container in the fridge for the next day. Uncooked or if baked then rewarm them up in the oven before serving.

How do you get pinwheels to stick together?

To help stick the pinwheels and their ingredients together when rolling up, spread cream cheese or hummus or mustard and even nut butter thinly over the pastry. This will keep your ingredients together and not fall into a pile when rolling up the pastry.

Ingredients for Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

1. puff pastry
2. ham slices
3. cheese
4. Dijon mustard

How To make Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Firstly always gather your ingredients and preheat your oven and greece your sheet pan before starting to prepare your recipe. Makes baking easier.

Defrost and layer out the puff pastry dough on a bit of flour on the kitchen top or bread board. If on its wax proof paper use that.

Spread the mustard out sparingly over the puff pastry. Layer slices of your favorite ham on top, overlap if needed. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the ham evenly.

Roll the puff pastry up into a long roll. Make sure the roll is tight enough, wrap up with cling wrap plastic, and place in the fridge for about 20 minutes. It will be easier to cut and work with, believe me.

Then slice the rolled up pastry into half inch wide slices, should get at least 12 rolls. (depending on your pastry rolls)

Place these rolls an inch apart from each other on the prepared sheet pan.

Place in the oven and bake until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. should be about 18-20 minutes.

You can garnish with some basil or chopped parsley leaves. Cool slightly on a cooling rack and serve warm or room temperature with a tomato sauce.

A delicious snack or appetizer for any occasion. Who does not love puff pastry eats. That buttery golden crispy bite is unforgettable. Savory ham and cheese filling with a little mustard makes these rolls the best. Only three ingredients and quick to prepare.

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