Ham and Cheese Pesto Pinwheels

Updated: Dec 11, 2019 · Published: Feb 1, 2018 by Brittany · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments

Ham and Cheese Pesto Pinwheels are a fun, easy and delicious appetizer for any party or gathering!

With super bowl Sunday coming up, as well as numerous gatherings with family and friends marked on the calendar over the next few months, I'm always looking for delicious appetizers to make and serve. But with two small kids I also need those appetizers to be easy to make. Ain't nobody got time to be slaving away in the kitchen all day!

These ham and cheese pesto pinwheels hit the mark! Easy - check. Delicious - check. Both kids and adults love them - double check! With only 4 ingredients, you can't go wrong. You could even mix and match to suit your taste buds. If you don't like ham - try turkey. Pick your favorite cheese to pair with the meat. Use homemade or store bought pesto to shine through with a pop of flavor.

I chose to use puff pastry in comparison to a crescent or other from-the-tube dough. Still easy, flaky and even tastier, in my opinion. These come together in a snap. The longest time spent is waiting around for them to bake. In under 30 minutes from prep to first bite you'll have a hot appetizer ready to serve for family and friends.

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These ham and cheese pesto pinwheels look impressive, but you don't have to tell everyone how easy they are to really make. Your secret is safe with me! Let your friends and family be impressed. Just say thank you, smile and enjoy the party!

Ham and Cheese Pesto Pinwheels

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Author: Brittany Poulson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Yield: 15 pinwheels
Category: Appetizer
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

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These Ham and Cheese Pesto Pinwheels are a fun, easy and delicious appetizer for any party or gathering!

Ingredients

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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
⅓ cup pesto
4 oz sliced deli ham
4 oz shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, swiss, etc)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray or silicone baking mats.
Lay out puff pastry sheets. Divide and spread the pesto onto the two pastry sheets. Next, layer with the ham slices, followed by the cheese.
Starting from the short side, tightly roll the puff pastry all the way (like a jelly roll). Using a sharp serrated knife, slice each log into ~½ inch slices to create pinwheels (you should get between 15-18). Place the pinwheels flat onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Allow to slightly cool before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

You may use sliced cheese instead of shredded, if you prefer.

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I'm a registered dietitian nutritionist and mom of four with a passion of helping families build confidence in the kitchen. I share family friendly recipes and helpful tips to help you navigate mealtime one bite at a time.