Perfect for lunchboxes or party appetizers, these ham and cheese pinwheels are a bite-size pick-me-up packed with protein and flavor. It’s a classic worth having in your wheelhouse.
Party Pinwheels There’s just something about a roll-up recipe that feels like an appetizer that you want to eat. It’s fun! That’s why these are equally great for a party, picnic, lunchbox or anytime snack. Try my pizza pinwheels and cheesy French pinwheels too!
It’s everything you love about the sandwich—just with a twist! They’re great to make ahead of time and are always a crowd-pleaser. It’s a simple recipe that’s easy to switch around based on your preferences or what type of cheese you might have hanging out in your fridge.
It makes a last-minute lunch feel a little more luxurious. And as an appetizer—it’s classic and delicious anytime.
If there’s a pinwheel, there’s a party. Let’s make these!
Ingredients
Pinwheels:
- Tube of crescent rolls
- Ham
- Cheese
Glaze:
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Dijon Mustard
- Poppy Seeds
Tips
- Crescent Rolls: These can be made with crescent rolls or pizza dough. The recipe is written for either 1 tube (like Pillsbury’s) of crescent rolls or 1 roll of pizza dough.
- Leave a Border: When you layer the ham and cheese on the crescent rolls, leave at least a 1/2-inch border on the top and both sides of the dough. This helps the pinwheels to seal better.
Storing + Freezing
- How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge? After being cooked, these ham and cheese pinwheels will last up to 3-5 days. To reheat, just pop in the toaster oven! They’ll get nice and crisp again.
- Can You Freeze This? Yes! Store in a resealable bag and freeze for up to two months. To thaw, just pop it into your oven and bake until crisp!
- Food Safety: Ham can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days and 1-2 months in the freezer.
How To Make Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
- Unroll the dough and separate the sheet into rectangles.
- Top each rectangle with ham.
- Add cheese on top.
- Roll up the rectangles.
- Cut each roll, and place the cut side up in the baking pan.
- Pour glaze over the tops of the pinwheels.
- Bake. Enjoy!
See full instructions below.
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Ham And Cheese Pinwheels
Ingredients
Pinwheels:
- 1 (8-ounce) tube Pillsbury crescent roll dough
- 8 ounces black forest deli ham, thinly sliced, but not shaved
- 6-8 ounces Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-x-8″ baking pan with cooking spray.
- On a lightly floured surface, unroll the dough and separate the sheet into rectangles. Seal the perforations by pinching them together.
- Top each rectangle with a double layer of sliced ham and cheese. Roll up the rectangles, starting with the short side. Pinch the end onto the body to seal. Cut each roll into 4-5 slices. Place cut side up in the baking pan.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the butter (1/2 cup), brown sugar (1 1/2 tablespoons), Worcestershire sauce (1 teaspoon), mustard (2 teaspoons), and poppy seeds (1 tablespoon) and cook, stirring until the butter melts and the glaze is smooth. Pour evenly over the tops of the pinwheels.
- Bake, in the preheated oven, uncovered for 25 minutes until golden and browned. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Crescent Rolls: These can be made with crescent rolls or pizza dough. The recipe is written for either 1 tube (like Pillsbury’s) of crescent rolls or 1 roll of pizza dough.
- Leave a Border: When you layer the ham and cheese on the crescent rolls, leave at least a 1/2-inch border on the top and both sides of the dough. This helps the pinwheels to seal better
Nutrition
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Hi! My kids loooove this. It was a hit! They requested it again. Thanks!
Yaaay! Thanks, Joana! I’m glad your kids love this 🙂