Description
Delightful pinwheels made with buttery puff pastry, savory ham, and rich cheddar cheese, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry sheets
- 1 cup of cooked ham, thinly sliced
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: mustard or other condiments for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out your puff pastry sheets until they are thin and slightly larger.
- Evenly layer the sliced ham over the surface of the pastry.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the ham, evenly distributing it.
- Roll the pastry tightly into a log, ensuring the filling stays inside.
- Slice the log into rounds about 1 inch thick.
- Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, giving them space to expand.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the tops of the pinwheels for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle some herbs like thyme or rosemary along with the cheese. You can also substitute the ham for cooked bacon or roasted veggies for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Easter recipe, ham pinwheels, cheesy appetizers, party food