Crispy brown rolls filled with smoky ham and melted cheese, then doused in butter. How could you possibly go wrong with that? These ham and cheese rolls are one of the best things I’ve ever eaten! Serve them alongside other appetizer recipes such as chicken parmesan sliders, green bean fries, sausage balls and spinach artichoke dip. If you’re looking for a savory party appetizer that will keep your guests full and happy, you MUST try these ham and cheese pinwheels. This is not the cold version of pinwheels made with flour tortillas, instead you have plenty of melty cheese. These little rolls are absolutely delicious and are perfect for almost any occasion, like birthday parties, game day, or even as a main course. Best of all, they’re super easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.
Ham And Cheese Pinwheels Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need pizza dough, ham, Swiss cheese, melted butter, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds and fresh parsley.
How Do You Make Ham And Cheese Pinwheels?
Preheat the oven, and coat a baking dish with with cooking spray. Unroll your tube of pizza dough onto a non-stick surface, and roll it into a large rectangle. Layer the deli ham and cheese on top of the dough. Tightly roll up the dough, jelly roll style, and pinch the ends to seal. Cut the loaf of dough crosswise into slices, then arrange the ham and cheese dough slices in the baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, Dijon mustard and poppy seeds. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the rolls of dough. Bake until golden brown, then sprinkle the wraps with parsley and serve.
Tips For The Perfect Dish
This recipe works best with a tube of pizza dough, because it’s already in a rectangle shape and easier to roll out. You could also use two 8-ounce cans of crescent roll dough sheets. You can prepare the rolls up to 24 hours in advance. Simply store the rolls unbaked in a covered dish in the refrigerator, then uncover and bake when you’re ready to eat. Leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can serve the pinwheels as-is, or offer a dipping sauce such as honey mustard sauce or homemade ranch dressing. Use a serrated knife to make it easier to slice the pinwheels.
Flavor Variations
While this recipe is delicious as-is, you can very easily change up the ingredients to suit your tastes.
Meat: Instead of ham, use thinly sliced turkey, bacon, roast beef or even salami. Cheese: Swap out the Swiss cheese for slices of cheddar cheese, mozzarella, havarti, mozzarella or gouda. You can also add some cream cheese for added flavor and texture. Toppings: Add some other flavors to your melted butter such as Worcestershire sauce, sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, Cajun seasoning, minced dried onion or fresh chives.
You simply can’t go wrong with ham and cheese rolls for a unique and hearty snack offering!
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