Ham and Cheese Pinwheels turn simple ingredients into golden, cheesy bites everyone will love. They are easy to make, fun to serve, and perfect for parties, snacks, or lunch.
For other tasty pinwheels, try my easy tortilla pinwheels or my holiday cranberry turkey pinwheels.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
- Flavor: Delicious pinwheels feature plenty of ham, melty cheese, and a honey mustard sauce all rolled in flaky crescent dough.
- Why Make It: Quick and easy to make, but you’ll get a big payoff for an appetizer or snack that will be a favorite.
- Texture: Flaky, crisp, and buttery, with a cheesy center.
- Time-Saver: Using pre-sliced ham and cheese makes for quick assembly.
- Swaps: Change it up with turkey, chicken, roast beef, cheddar, provolone, mozzarella, or pepper Jack.
- Serving: Serve warm as an appetizer, snack, light lunch, or side with creamy potato soup.
Total Time: 25 Mins Servings: 8 Cooking Method: Baked
Ingredient Notes
- Crescent Dough: Sheets make rolling easier, but regular crescent rolls work well if the seams are sealed.
- Honey Mustard: Adds a sweet, tangy flavor, while Dijon gives the pinwheels a bolder taste. Use a thin layer. Buy it or make homemade 3-ingredient honey mustard sauce.
- Ham: Thin deli ham rolls easily and keeps the pinwheels neat. Pat it dry if it is very moist.
- Cheese: Swiss cheese pairs well with ham, but cheddar, provolone, mozzarella, or pepper Jack can be swapped in. Thin slices of cheese are easiest to roll.
Easy Pinwheels in Minutes
- Roll the dough into a rectangle, then add mustard, ham, and cheese.
- Roll it up, chill if needed, and cut into eight slices. (Full recipe below.)
- Bake until golden, then brush with garlic butter and serve warm.
Storing and Reheating Pinwheels
- Cool, then refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooled pinwheels for up to 2 months. Freeze them in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container.
- Thaw frozen pinwheels overnight in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in a 325°F to 350°F oven until warmed through for the best texture. For a quicker option, reheat them in the air fryer or microwave. The microwave will make them softer.
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Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
These hot and melty ham and cheese pinwheels are simple to make with easy ingredients for the perfect snack or appetizer.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls, crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons honey mustard sauce *, or Dijon mustard
- 3 ounces sliced ham about 6 slices
- 3 ounces sliced Swiss cheese or cheese of choice, about 6 slices
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and press into a 12×8-inch rectangle, pinching any seams together.
- Spread the honey mustard sauce over the dough, leaving ½ an inch clear on the long edges and 1 inch clear on the short edges. Top with ham and cheese slices.
- Starting on the short edge of the rectangle, roll the dough into a log. Pinch to seal the seam. Cut into 8 slices, about 1-inch wide. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until golden.
- Combine the melted butter and garlic powder in a small bowl. Brush over the tops of the pinwheels. Serve warm.
Notes
- Try using this homemade 3 Ingredient Honey Mustard.
- If the pinwheel log is too soft to slice once rolled, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes before slicing.
- Don’t over-sauce the pinwheels, or the ham and cheese may slide around when rolling them up.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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