Description
Savory Hot Ham and Cheese Pinwheels roll delightful flavors into a compact appetizer perfect for gatherings. Crisp edges and melted cheese guarantee a crowd-pleasing snack you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices deli ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tbsps Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless release.
- Dough Setup: Spread out crescent roll dough on a clean surface, meticulously sealing all seams to create a seamless rectangular base.
- Flavor Foundation: Spread Dijon mustard evenly across the dough, establishing a zesty flavor profile.
- Layering: Strategically cover the mustard-coated dough with a complete layer of ham, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Cheese Integration: Distribute cheese slices uniformly over the ham, creating a cohesive dairy layer.
- Rolling Technique: Tightly roll the dough from the longest edge, maintaining a compact cylindrical shape and eliminating potential air pockets.
- Cutting and Placement: Slice the rolled log into consistent 1-inch pinwheel sections, positioning them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Pre-Baking Finish: Brush pinwheel tops with melted butter for a lustrous appearance, and optionally garnish with poppy seeds for textural complexity.
- Baking and Serving: Bake for 12-15 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown color and visibly melted cheese, then allow a brief cooling period before serving warm for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Prevent Dough Tearing: Press seams gently and evenly to avoid accidental holes or uneven surfaces that might cause filling leakage.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Select cheeses that melt smoothly like Swiss or provolone for optimal gooey texture and consistent coverage.
- Rolling Precision: Use steady, gentle pressure when rolling to create compact pinwheels without squeezing out filling or creating air pockets.
- Customize Dietary Options: Swap regular crescent dough for gluten-free versions, use turkey ham for lower-fat alternatives, or replace dairy cheese with plant-based alternatives for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg