Description
Easter Ham and Cheddar Pinwheels are a delightful combination of savory ham and creamy cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the fresh vegetables and a burst of flavor that dances on your palate, making them the perfect appetizer for any festive gathering.
Ingredients
- Tortillas: 4 large flour tortillas
- Ham: 8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
- Cheddar Cheese: 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Cream Cheese: 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- Green Onions: 2 tablespoons finely chopped
- Bell Pepper: 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- Spinach: 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and diced bell pepper until well mixed.
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface and spread a generous layer of the cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla.
- Place a layer of ham slices over the cheese mixture, followed by a handful of fresh spinach leaves.
- Starting from one end, tightly roll the tortilla into a log shape, ensuring the filling stays inside.
- Wrap the rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove the wrap and slice the roll into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and enjoy!
Notes
- Make-ahead: These pinwheels can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use turkey or chicken instead of ham for a lighter option, or swap out cheddar for pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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