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.


Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Ham Cheddar and Rosemary Pinwheels - Puff pustry to the rescue. You can get these in the oven in minutes. Perfect for when you are busy and need to bring something delicious to a party.
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 Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together Dijon, honey, rosemary, and pepper. Set aside.
- Roll puff pastry out on a floured surface. Spread a thin layer of mustard all over the puff pastry. Add half of the cheese. Add the ham layer. Top with cheese.
- 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.
- Slice into thin, 1/2-inch pieces using a sharp knife. Place the slices on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- 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.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0g
Linda
Friday 20th of November 2015
Can't wait to try these, exactly what I've been looking for,as an easy tasty appy
bakedbree
Tuesday 24th of November 2015
These are great, and super easy.
Narcisa
Tuesday 31st of December 2013
This recipe is amazing! i did it last night and now i'm doing it again :)
bakedbree
Tuesday 31st of December 2013
I am so glad! I love these, and not just because they are so easy.
Dianne
Thursday 19th of December 2013
OMG these are so easy to make and so delicious. I made them and my 9 yr old granddaughter ate so many she didn't want dinner LOL she helped make them they are something easy for her to help Granny with she already wants to know when we are going to do more
bakedbree
Friday 20th of December 2013
I am so glad! I love these too. I would much rather eat these than dinner too. :)
Amanda
Saturday 14th of December 2013
Seriously, I just made these last night to take to a Christmas Party and they were a HUGE hit! Absolutely delicious!! These will be my "GO-TO" party app from now on! Thanks so much, love your food!!
amanda k :) Merry Christmas to you and yours!
bakedbree
Saturday 14th of December 2013
Yeah! I love these, so easy and so delicious! Merry Christmas to you too!
Cara
Thursday 12th of December 2013
These look so good!!
bakedbree
Saturday 14th of December 2013
Thank you Cara! I love how easy these are. Merry Christmas.