Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

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These ham and cheese pinwheels are one of my favorite appetizers. A little retro, but everyone loves them and I am sure you will too!

When I have people over for dinner, I usually do not do much in the way of appetizers. At the most, I set out some nuts or a cheese tray. I focus my energies on the main course and dessert (obviously). But during the holidays, it seems like I need to have appetizers at the ready. Doesn’t it feel like from October until New Year’s, you need to bring an appetizer every where you go? I like to keep a few things in my freezer for “just in case”. You can make a few of these at a time and keep them for when you need an emergency appetizer.

These ham and cheese pinwheels are one of my favorites. A little retro, but everyone loves them. I updated my grandmother’s version a touch with fresh rosemary, Dijon mustard, and honey. I love sweet and savory, and it works perfectly with the cheese and ham. I love these with a glass of wine and good friends.

Why You Will Love This Recipe //

• Easy and Quick: recipe is incredibly easy to make, you will be done with it in less than 25 minutes
• Make ahead: follow the direction below on how to freeze
• Reheat in minutes: no need to thaw them, you can just put them in a 350 F oven until they are warm throughout
• Easy to customize: you can change the ingredients based on your preference. For example, I like to use turkey ham during Thanksgiving or lighter tasting cheese like Mozzarella during the summer months.

Ham Cheddar and Rosemary Pinwheels Ingredients //

• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1 Tablespoon finely chopped rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed according to package directions)
• 6 thin slices ham
• 1 1/2 cups Fine Cut Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

How to Make // The Steps

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix together Dijon, honey, rosemary, and pepper. Set aside.

Step 2: Roll puff pastry out on a floured surface.

Step 3: Spread a thin layer of mustard all over the puff pastry.

Step 4: Add half of the cheese.

Step 5: Add the ham layer.

Step 6: Top with cheese.

Step 7: Roll the dough lengthwise to form a pinwheel. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 20 minutes. Or you can keep in the freezer for another time.

Step 8: Slice into thin, 1/2-inch pieces using a sharp knife.

Step 9: Place the slices on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Step 10: Bake for 15 minutes in a preheated 375 degree oven until golden brown. You can reheat these in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes if needed.

Storage Information //

You can store those pinwheels in the freezer for 3 months. Just put them in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag after cooking. Make sure to wait until they have fully cooled down.

Otherwise you can keep them at room temperature for 24 hours. Make sure to reheat them in a 350 F oven until they are warm throughout.