These scrumptious ham and cheese pinwheels are my go-to appetizer for any get-together. They come together with just a few ingredients and take under an hour to make, but look and taste gourmet.
Ingredients
Contents
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- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry one 17.3 oz package, thawed overnight in fridge
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard divided
- 12 slices deli ham about 10 oz, thinly sliced
- 2 cups grated Gruyère or sharp cheddar cheese about 5 oz
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Lay one sheet of thawed puff pastry on a large sheet of plastic wrap. Use a rolling pin to roll it into a 10×12-inch rectangle.
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Spread 1 1⁄2 tablespoons of the Dijon mustard evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1⁄2-inch border.
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Layer 6 slices of deli ham on top, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle
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with 1 cup of the grated cheese.
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Starting from a long edge, roll up the pastry tightly into a log. Trim the ends so they are even. Wrap log in plastic and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
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Repeat process with second puff pastry sheet, remaining 1 1⁄2 tablespoons mustard, 6 slices ham and 1 cup cheese. Refrigerate log for 20 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cut logs into 1⁄2-inch slices and place pinwheels cut-side up on the baking sheets, spaced 1-inch apart.
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Bake for 18 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
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Remove from oven and immediately garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm.