Description
A delightful combination of warm pastry, ham, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 4 ounces of sliced ham
- 4 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface.
- Spread Dijon mustard on the pastry if using.
- Layer the sliced ham evenly over the pastry.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the ham.
- Roll the pastry up tightly into a log.
- Slice the log into pinwheels about 1 inch thick.
- Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg and brush it over the top of each pinwheel.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover pinwheels in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat in a preheated oven for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Easter recipe, ham pinwheels, cheesy pastry, family brunch, puff pastry pinwheels