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Easter Ham and Cheddar Pinwheels

Easter Ham and Cheddar Pinwheels: Irresistibly Easy Bite-Sized Joys

Easter Ham and Cheddar Pinwheels are easy appetizers perfect for gatherings, combining flavorful ham and sharp cheddar in a flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheels
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Chilled and rolled out
  • 8 ounces Ham Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Spreadable
For the Must-Have Flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs Chopped parsley or chives

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • sharp knife
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the chilled puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick.
  2. Assemble Filling: Spread Dijon mustard, layer with ham slices, and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the pastry.
  3. Roll Up: Tightly roll the pastry into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Slice: Once chilled, slice the log into even pinwheels, about 1 inch thick.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake pinwheels for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pinwheels can be prepared in advance and frozen unbaked, making them an easy last-minute appetizer.

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