Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

5 from 2 votes

Enjoy the easiest Ham and Cheese Pinwheels with one quick method that's ready in less than 20 minutes for an easy toddler meal. It's a yummy option for dinner or lunch—or to make and stash into the freezer for your own heat-and-eat meals!

Prep Time8

Cook Time14

Total Time22

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: (makes about 12 pinwheels)

Calories: 238kcal

Author: Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

8 -ounce tube refrigerated crescent dough (or pizza dough)
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 ounce minced cooked ham (I cut with kitchen scissors)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano (optional)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread the crescent dough out on a clean cutting board lined with parchment paper.
Evenly spread on the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and ham.
Starting at one end, roll up lengthwise. Use a serrated knife to cut into 1-inch rounds.
Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes or until puffed up and golden brown.
Serve warm.

Notes

- Once cooled, you can store the pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on a heat-safe plate in the microwave or for 2-3 minutes in an air fryer at 325 degrees F.
  You can also place the cooled pinwheels into a freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and seal. Freeze for up to 6 months. To warm from frozen, place on a heat-safe plate and warm in 15 second increments in the microwave.
- Use store-bought crescent dough, homemade pizza dough, or store-bought pizza dough.

- Let the pinwheels cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a plate to let the cheese cool briefly.

- Serve this as dinner, lunch, a snack, or an appetizer.

- Offer with a dip such as salsa, ranch, or another dressing or dip your kids like.

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