How to Make Ham And Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels - It's Easy!

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey is leaner and bologna is often less expensive.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: crescent roll dough

Phyllo dough is lighter, and crescent roll dough is often cheaper.

egg

🥗Healthier: flax egg

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flax eggs are vegan and can be less expensive.

Unfold the puff pastry from the freezer section.

Roll out the puff pastry gently with a rolling pin to about 9x10 inches (22x25 cm).

Spread 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a little border at the edges.

Layer 4 to 6 slices of Virginia ham over the mustard, overlapping slightly as needed.

Sprinkle 3 oz (85 g) of shredded sharp cheese evenly on top of the ham.

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives over the cheese.

Starting from the side closest to you, roll the pastry tightly into a log.

Wrap the rolled pastry in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm it up.

After 20 minutes, unwrap the pastry and slice it into about 12 slices using a serrated knife.

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and place the slices cut side up on the pan.

Beat 2 eggs with a splash of water to create an egg wash, then brush it over the tops of the pinwheels.

Bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Let the pinwheels rest for about 5 minutes after baking before serving.

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