Description
Delicious ham and cheese pinwheels made with flaky puff pastry, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets of puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 8 ounces sliced ham
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth out any creases.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over each sheet of puff pastry.
- Layer the sliced ham evenly over the cream cheese mixture, followed by an even layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Starting from one edge, carefully roll the puff pastry tightly into a log shape. Repeat with the second sheet.
- Slice each log into 1-inch thick pinwheels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the beaten egg to give them a golden color while baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a twist, add some chopped spinach or bell peppers to the filling for added flavor and nutrition.
- Substitute the ham with cooked bacon or turkey for a different taste, or use a variety of cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for a unique flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg