Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Name: Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: Cooking spray; All-purpose flour, for work surface; 1 sheet puff pastry (from a 17.3-ounce package), thawed; 3 tbsp. Dijon; 4 oz. thinly sliced deli ham; 4 oz. Gruyère cheese, grated (about 1 cup); Freshly ground black pepper; Chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Similar to ham and cheese croissants, these pinwheels are perfect for breakfast or brunch.

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Mar 29, 2021

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

These easy-to-make pinwheels look like they might have taken hours to make—but a smart use of puff pastry cuts out tons of work. Serve them as part of a fancy Mother's Day brunch—or anytime you want to celebrate!

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Ingredients

Cooking spray
All-purpose flour, for work surface
1 sheet puff pastry (from a 17.3-ounce package), thawed
3 Tbsp. Dijon
4 oz. thinly sliced deli ham
4 oz. Gruyère cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
Freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a large, parchment paper–lined rimmed baking sheet.
2. Step 2On a floured work surface, roll puff pastry into a 12-by-16-inch rectangle. Top with mustard, spreading to edges. Top with ham then cheese. Season with pepper. Starting at one short end, tightly roll up into a log. Trim and discard ends, then cut log into 20 (1/2-inch-thick) pieces; transfer to prepared pan. Freeze 5 minutes.
3. Step 3Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature topped with chives.