Hot Ham And Cheese Pinwheels
Mar 18, 2026
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My hot ham and cheese pinwheels are a warm, buttery, bite that are always a hit. Ham and cheese is rolled up in pizza dough and baked to perfection. The best part, they are topped with a flavorful glaze that makes them irresistible.
If you enjoy those delicious Hawaiian roll ham and cheese sliders that are popular at parties and holidays, you are sure to love these hot ham and cheese pinwheels. Ham and cheese rolled up in pizza dough and slathered in a flavorful glaze and baked to perfection.
The first time I made these for my friends, they went absolutely crazy for them. The pinwheels disappeared within minutes and thats when I knew this recipe would be worth making again and again.
Simple to put together and perfect for any gathering. They have the same sweet and savory flavors as the classic sliders but in a fun roll up form.
If you like cold pinwheels, be sure to try this ham and cheese roll up, dill pickle pinwheels, and turkey roll ups. And if you want more hot pinwheels check out these sausage pinwheels and pepperoni pinwheels.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Easy to make. You can assemble these with just a few ingredients.
- Great for all kinds of occasions. I love serving these at a brunch, holidays, as a party appetizer, or even as a meal.
- Kid friendly. Even my picky eaters love these ham and cheese rolls.
- Can be customized. You can use your favorite deli meat and cheese to make this recipe.
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels Ingredients
These baked ham and cheese pinwheels can be made with the help of refrigerated pizza dough.
- Pizza dough: I like using canned pizza roll crust to make this recipe. I have tested using crescent roll dough and I think the pizza dough works better but you can substitute with crescent roll sheets.
- Deli sliced ham: Use your favorite deli sliced ham.
- Swiss cheese: Sliced Swiss cheese pairs perfectly with the ham.
- Butter: Unsalted butter is used to make the glaze for the pinwheels.
- Garlic powder: Adds a hint of garlic flavor.
- Brown sugar: Just a little brown sugar is a great balance to the savory flavors.
- Worcestershire: This adds a rich, savory flavor to the glaze.
- Dijon mustard: Dijon give the glaze a hint of tangy flavor.
- Poppyseeds: I like adding poppyseeds for a little crunch.
How to make hot ham and cheese pinwheels
Scroll to the recipe card below for the full, printable recipe.
Step one: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with parchment paper that is lightly sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
Step two: Sprinkle your work surface with flour. This will help make rolling the dough easier.
Step three: Roll the pizza dough out on your work surface. Top with ham.
Step four: Add Swiss cheese to the top of the ham.
Step five: Roll tightly and then slice into 12 pinwheels. Heat the butter, brown sugar, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and poppyseeds in a saucepan over medium heat.
Step six: Brush each pinwheel with the butter mixture.
Step seven: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
Heather’s recipe tips
- Lightly sprinkle flour on your work surface to make it easier to roll the pizza dough.
- Roll the pizza dough tightly. This will help the pinwheels stay together.
- Line the baking dish with parchment paper. This helps prevent the ham and cheese pinwheels from sticking.
- Use a serrated knife to make it easy to cut the pinwheels.
- They can be served warm or room temperature.
Variations
- Deli meat: You can substitute the ham with deli meat like turkey, roast beef, pepperoni, salami, or chicken.
- Cheese: Try substituting the Swiss cheese with Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or cheddar cheese.
- Other: Add Everything Bagel Seasoning for a little something different.
Storage instructions
Store: Let the pinwheels cool off and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat: Reheat the pinwheels in the oven or air fryer.
Freeze: You can freeze these in a freezer safe bag or container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
FAQ’s
Yes, you can assemble the pinwheels up to a day ahead of time.
Yes, you can use either. Just make sure if using puff pastry dough that it is thawed out and not frozen.
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Hot Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 (13.8 ounce) pizza dough (Like Pillsbury Pizza Crust)
- 12 slices deli ham
- 12 slices sliced Swiss cheese
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon poppyseeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with parchment paper lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Dust your work surface with flour. Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle.
- Lay ham slices on top of the pizza dough. Lay Swiss cheese slices on top of the ham.
- Tightly roll the pizza dough into a long log shape.
- Slice the log into 12 pieces. Place the pinwheels in the prepared baking dish.
- In a saucepan, warm butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce,Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and poppyseeds over medium heat until the butter melts and sugar dissolves.
- Brush the mixture over each of the tops of the pinwheels,
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
