Description
Savory ham and cheese pinwheels spiral with delightful flavor, offering a quick and irresistible appetizer perfect for gatherings. Crisp, golden edges and melted cheese inside promise a crowd-pleasing bite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated classic pizza crust
- 0.75 pound (12 ounces) deli ham
- 12 slices Swiss cheese
Glaze Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup (8 tablespoons) butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and generously spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Carefully spread the pizza dough onto a clean cutting board, gently stretching it into a rectangular shape approximately 13×18 inches.
- Distribute ham slices evenly across the entire surface of the dough, followed by an equal layer of cheese slices, ensuring complete coverage.
- Tightly roll the dough from the longer side, creating a compact cylindrical shape, then firmly press the seam to seal the edge.
- Position the rolled dough seam-side down and slice into 12 uniform pinwheels, each approximately 1-inch thick.
- Arrange the pinwheels strategically in the prepared baking dish, leaving slight spaces between each piece.
- Prepare the glaze by combining melted butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and poppy seeds in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Pour the warm glaze evenly over the assembled pinwheels, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until the pinwheels transform into a golden, appetizing color and the edges become slightly crisp.
Notes
- Choose room temperature dough for easier rolling and better texture.
- Slice ham and cheese thinly to ensure even distribution and smooth rolling.
- Pat ham dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture in pinwheels.
- Customize with different meats like turkey or chicken for variety.
- Swap regular cheese with low-fat or dairy-free alternatives for dietary needs.
- Line baking dish with parchment paper for easier cleanup and clean removal.
- Prepare ahead and refrigerate overnight for convenient meal prep.
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days in refrigerator.
- Reheat gently in oven to maintain crispy exterior and soft interior.
- Sprinkle extra poppy seeds on top before baking for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg