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Easter Ham and Cheddar Pinwheels

Delicious Easter Ham and Cheddar Pinwheels to Impress Guests

A simple yet impressive appetizer featuring savory ham and sharp cheddar in a flaky puff pastry.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry store-bought or homemade
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Ham can substitute with cooked chicken or turkey
  • 8 oz Cheddar Cheese sharp cheddar preferred, or mozzarella for a milder flavor
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard can replace with yellow mustard if preferred

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Rolling Pin
  • sharp knife
  • baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry until it’s about 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard evenly across the surface of the rolled-out pastry.
  4. Distribute the slices of ham across the pastry, then add a layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Starting from one edge, roll the pastry tightly into a log and pinch to seal the edges.
  6. Chill the rolled log in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Slice the log into 1-inch pinwheels and arrange them on a prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and flaky.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

These pinwheels can be made ahead and frozen, ensuring you have a tasty treat for any gathering.

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