Description
Whip up Ham and Cheese Pinwheels for a speedy, crowd-pleasing bite that takes just minutes to prepare. Rolled with creamy cheese and savory ham, these pinwheels will be the star of your next gathering or quick lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 Large tortilla wraps
- 8 oz Sliced ham
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 8 oz Cream cheese
Garnish/Greens:
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
Instructions
- Pull out 4 large tortillas and let them rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to make rolling easier.
- Mix 8 oz softened cream cheese in a bowl until completely smooth and spreadable.
- Lay each tortilla flat on a clean cutting board and spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese evenly across the surface, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Layer 2 oz of deli ham slices carefully over the cream cheese, covering almost the entire tortilla.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese across the ham, ensuring even distribution.
- Add ½ cup fresh spinach leaves on top of the cheese, arranging them gently to cover the surface.
- Start rolling the tortilla tightly from one edge, pressing gently to keep the ingredients compact and prevent sliding.
- Once rolled, use a sharp knife to slice each log into 6-8 pinwheel pieces, cutting with smooth, even strokes.
- Arrange pinwheels on a serving plate with the seam side down to help them hold their shape.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving to help the pinwheels set and make cutting cleaner.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier spreading and smoother texture.
- Choose large flour tortillas that are fresh and pliable to prevent cracking when rolling.
- For a lighter version, swap regular cream cheese with low-fat or Greek yogurt cream cheese.
- Experiment with different deli meats like turkey or roast beef to change up the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Ham
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg