How long do you bake ham and cheese pinwheels?

This recipe takes just 20 minutes in a 400 F oven. You will also need about 5-10 minutes to let the rolls cool before serving.

What type of dough is best for ham and cheese pinwheels?

Although there are many types of dough out there, I prefer to use pizza dough. It's soft, tender, and chewy, with a mild flavor that lets the ham and cheese stand out. You can substitute rolls of crescent dough or even use puff pastry for a flaky, buttery texture, but a bag of storebought pizza dough works surprisingly well.

What sort of sauce is best for ham roll ups?

There are lots of sauces that go well with sliced ham, but I like to keep things simple with a mixture of mayo and dijon. Combined together, you get a slightly sharp, creamy, tangy sauce that pairs perfectly with ham and the sharp cheddar cheese. Feel free to use honey dijon or flavored mustard to give the recipe a fun twist with a similar flavor profile.

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Name: Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound pizza dough, thawed; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons dijon mustard; 8 ounces thinly-sliced deli ham; 1 ½ cups sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash); 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional, for serving)

Description

Freshly baked from the oven, these Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are warm and tender with ooey, gooey melty cheese, sweet ham, Dijon mustard, and mayo. They're easy enough to make for dinner on busy weeknights but also make an excellent appetizer for parties or a perfect item for your kid's school lunch!

Ingredients

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1 pound pizza dough, thawed
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
8 ounces thinly-sliced deli ham
1 ½ cups sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 large egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional, for serving)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F.
Transfer prepared pizza dough onto a lightly oiled surface and gently flatten into a 10x14-inch rectangle using a rolling pin.
In a small mixing bowl, mix mayonnaise and mustard until smooth and spread evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides. Then, add deli ham over the sauce and sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the ham.
Roll up the dough tightly lengthwise into a log and pinch the end edges to seal.
Cut the rolled dough into 12 even pieces using a knife or bench scraper, about 1-inch wide each.
Arrange the rolls flat on a large half sheet baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush a little bit of egg wash over each roll. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Let the rolls cool for 5-10 minutes. Then, sprinkle chopped parsley on top and serve immediately.

Notes

How to store: Store any leftover pinwheels in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

How to reheat: Either microwave each roll individually for 1-2 minutes or pop them in the oven at 350 F for 5-7 minutes.

How to freeze: Leftover roll ups can be wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the freezer for several months. Thaw in the fridge then bake like normal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American