Savory Ham Cheese Pinwheels (Printable Page)

Golden puff pastry rolls filled with ham and cheddar, baked to crispy perfection for snacks or parties.

# What You Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet chilled ready-rolled puff pastry (about 8.8 oz)

→ Filling

02 - 3.5 oz thinly sliced cooked ham
03 - 3.5 oz grated cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese
04 - 2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For Baking

06 - 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
03 - Evenly spread Dijon mustard over the pastry if using.
04 - Arrange ham slices evenly over the mustard, leaving a 0.4 inch border along one long edge.
05 - Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over ham and season lightly with black pepper.
06 - Starting from the long edge without the border, tightly roll the pastry into a log, sealing the edge with a small amount of beaten egg.
07 - Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 16 equal pieces.
08 - Place pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
09 - Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the remaining beaten egg.
10 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden and crisp.
11 - Allow pinwheels to cool slightly; serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container reheat briefly in the oven to crisp up.
  • Contains wheat (gluten) eggs milk (cheese) and pork (ham).
03 -
  • Substitute turkey or chicken slices for ham if preferred
  • Add chopped chives caramelized onions or a pinch of paprika for extra flavor
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