Get ready to transform your appetizer game with these mouthwatering Ham and Cheese Pinwheels that are not just a snack, but a flavor explosion! Perfect for parties, game days, or when you're craving something quick and delicious, these pinwheels are about to become your new go-to recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll create a crowd-pleasing dish that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 package flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz sliced ham
- 8 oz shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if you prefer to bake the pinwheels for a crispy texture.
- Gather all the ingredients: flour tortillas, softened cream cheese, sliced ham, shredded cheese, and chopped green onions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and chopped green onions. Stir until well blended and smooth.
- Lay out a flour tortilla on a clean, flat surface. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Evenly distribute a layer of sliced ham over the cream cheese, covering the entire surface of the tortilla.
- Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese on top of the ham, ensuring it covers the ham evenly.
- Starting at one edge, carefully roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape, making sure to keep the filling inside as you roll.
- Once rolled, use a sharp knife to slice the log into pinwheels, about 1-inch thick. You should get approximately 24 pinwheels from each tortilla.
- If baking, place the pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are slightly golden.
- If serving cold, arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter. You can serve them as they are or with a dipping sauce of your choice.
- Enjoy your delicious ham and cheese pinwheels as an appetizer or snack!
Tips
- Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened for easy spreading and smooth mixing with green onions.
- Don't overfill the tortillas - this can make rolling difficult and cause ingredients to spill out.
- Use a sharp knife and slice the rolls slowly and carefully for neat, even pinwheels.
- For extra flavor, try adding a thin layer of ranch dressing or mustard before the cream cheese.
- If serving at a party, prepare pinwheels in advance and refrigerate, covered, for up to 24 hours before serving.
- For a crispy texture, always bake at 350°F and watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Experiment with different cheese types or add a sprinkle of herbs for variety.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
