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Easter Ham and Cheddar Pinwheels

Easter Ham and Cheddar Pinwheels: Your New Favorite Appetizer

Easter Ham and Cheddar Pinwheels are delightful bites with savory ham and cheese wrapped in flaky pastry. Perfect for gatherings!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheels
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry store-bought or homemade
  • 8 oz Deli Ham can substitute with turkey
  • 8 oz Cheddar Cheese or mozzarella / Swiss
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard omit for milder flavor
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Plastic wrap
  • sharp knife
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry to about ¼-inch thickness.
  3. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard over the puff pastry.
  4. Layer deli ham and shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mustard.
  5. Roll the puff pastry tightly into a log shape.
  6. Wrap the rolled log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Slice the chilled pastry log into 1-inch rounds.
  8. Place pinwheels on a lined baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  9. Serve warm with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Experiment with variations such as pepper jack cheese or roasted veggies for a unique twist.

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