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.
Easy and delicious appetizer: Ham & Cheese Pesto Pinwheels Click To TweetThese 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!
PrintHam and Cheese Pesto Pinwheels
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 15 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
These Ham and Cheese Pesto Pinwheels are a fun, easy and delicious appetizer for any party or gathering!
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 4 oz sliced deli ham
- 4 oz shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, swiss, etc)
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 ~1/2 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.
Keywords: Ham and Cheese Pesto Pinwheels
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Annie
This is such a creative idea! It looks so comforting and yummy too!
xoxo
Annie
Brittany
Thanks, Annie!
Maud
Oh wow – these look amazing. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. I’ll definitely try them for a party soon.
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Brittany
Thanks! I hope you enjoy them!
Stephanie
I actually used puff pastry for the first time a few weeks ago and was amazed at how different it cooks and tastes! I bet my boys would love these in their lunch box, we are going to have to try them now.
Brittany
Puff pastry is a great way to switch things up from traditional dough. I hope your boys enjoy it!
JoeHx
Those look very tasty!
Brittany
Thank you, they are very tasty!
Gunjan
What a wonderful idea!
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Brittany
Thanks!
Betsy
This looks like it’s so fancy and hard to make but it’s really simple. I love recipes like that.
Brittany
Me too!
Ashley Nicole
This is very easy to do with simple ingredients. I like that it looks tasty and inviting and may be served in any occasion. A must-try! Great recipe, Brittany 🙂
Brittany
Thanks, Ashley!
Colleen
I love how easy these are, and they look delicious!
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Brittany
Thanks! When it comes to preparing food, easy is my favorite!
Denay DeGuzman
Mmmm….these beautiful, delicious little pinwheels are perfect for this weekend! I already know they’ll be snapped up and eaten quicker than I can make them. Thanks for such a wonderful, scrumptious recipe!
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Brittany
Thank you!
Jenny
Pinwheels are my weakness but this recipe is yummy and easy to bake as well
101 out of 100 for this recipe and keep sharing.
Brittany
Thanks, Jenny!
debi at Life Currents
Puff pastry makes the best appetizers. These look so yummy. And they are perfect for my big party tomorrow.
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Brittany
Puff pastry are so easy to use and taste great – win, win!
Cat
Holy moly! My mouth is watering–definitely going to have to try these pinwheels!
adriana
These look soo good! They’d be a perfect addition to the Super Bowl game day menu! Yum!
Helene D'Souza
You can’t go wrong with these flavorful pin-wheels. Perfect party food to please a crowd. =)
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Brittany
Thanks, Helene!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
Yum, I love all things ham and cheese! I should have made these for game day!
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Brittany
Ham and cheese are the perfect combo!
Jane
Oh, these looks so good! Perfect party food 😀
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