Description
Savory hot ham cheese pinwheels spiral deliciousness onto your plate with irresistible layers of smoky ham and melted cheese. Compact party appetizers promise quick satisfaction and crowd-pleasing flavor you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (8 ounces/226 grams) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 slices deli ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick performance.
- Carefully unroll the crescent dough onto a clean work surface, gently pressing the perforated seams together to create a seamless rectangular sheet.
- If desired, apply a thin, even layer of mustard across the entire dough surface, providing a tangy base for the subsequent layers.
- Arrange ham slices uniformly over the mustard, covering the entire dough, then distribute cheese slices to ensure complete coverage.
- Tightly roll the dough from the longest side, creating a compact cylindrical log with the fillings secured inside.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1-inch thick pinwheels, revealing the spiraled interior.
- Position the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Brush the tops with melted butter for a golden finish, and sprinkle poppy seeds if desired for added texture and visual appeal.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color and melted, bubbling cheese.
Notes
- Swap dough for gluten-free crescent rolls to make this recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Try different cheese varieties like Swiss, provolone, or pepper jack to create unique flavor combinations and keep the dish exciting.
- Use turkey ham or plant-based ham alternatives for lower-fat or vegetarian options that maintain the delicious pinwheel concept.
- Enhance flavor profiles by adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary before rolling, which brings depth and aromatic complexity to the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg