Name: Hot Ham And Cheese Pinwheels
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon water or milk; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional; 12 ounces thinly sliced deli roast beef, roughly chopped; 8 ounces thinly sliced deli smoked beef, roughly chopped; 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped, optional; Fresh parsley, finely chopped, optional for garnish; Extra Dijon mustard or creamy horseradish sauce, optional for dipping

Description

Deliciously flaky and cheesy pinwheels made with puff pastry, ham, and cheeses, perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water or milk
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
12 ounces thinly sliced deli roast beef, roughly chopped
8 ounces thinly sliced deli smoked beef, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped, optional
Fresh parsley, finely chopped, optional for garnish
Extra Dijon mustard or creamy horseradish sauce, optional for dipping

Instructions

Thaw both sheets of frozen puff pastry according to package directions.
In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and optional cayenne. Beat until smooth.
Roughly chop the deli roast beef and smoked beef. Toss them together.
Combine shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese in another bowl.
Lay one puff pastry sheet on a floured surface, spread half of the creamy base, sprinkle half the meats and half the cheeses.
Roll from the long edge without the border and seal the seam.
Chill the logs for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and slice chilled logs into 3/4 inch rounds.
Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and puffy.
Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish and serve with dipping sauce if desired.

Notes

For alternatives, swap meats or use vegetarian fillings. Chill before slicing to maintain shape.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
Calories: 250
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: pinwheels, appetizers, cheese, puff pastry, easy snacks