Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
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Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Description
The recipe involves whipping softened cream cheese with mayonnaise, brown mustard, prepared horseradish, salt, roasted garlic, and sugar to form a flavorful spread. This mixture is evenly spread over large flour tortillas, providing a creamy base. On top, thawed and thoroughly drained spinach adds a mild green note, followed by slices of deli ham and Swiss cheese arranged near one edge. These layers combine into a rolled-up spiral, chilled wrapped in plastic to firm up. Once set, the rolls are sliced into 3/4-inch pieces, revealing distinctive pinwheels combining creamy, savory, and fresh elements.
The cooling step helps the pinwheels hold their shape when sliced, creating neat rounds suitable for serving as appetizers or snack platters. The balance of cream cheese spread with mustard and horseradish alongside the salty ham and mellow Swiss cheese is complemented by spinach's gentle bitterness. This recipe suits preparation ahead of time and can be garnished with pickles, olives, or cherry tomatoes for presentation.
These pinwheels offer a convenient make-ahead option for parties or light meals, combining familiar deli ingredients in a portable and easily portioned format. The flavorful spread and inclusion of spinach add a layer of taste and texture that elevates simple turkey and cheese rolls.
Ingredients
- 10 Large flour tortilla shell 10" - 12" size
- 6 ounces ham deli
- 6 ounces swiss cheese sliced
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon brown mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons horseradish prepared
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic roasted
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 8 ounces spinach thawed and completely drained of all the liquid, frozen
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese, add mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, salt, garlic, and sugar. Spread cheese mixture on flour tortillas. About 3 tablespoons for each tortilla, depending on the size. Sprinkle 1/8 cup of spinach on cheese spread. Place ham near the edge and then the Swiss cheese on top of the ham.
- Begin rolling tortilla. Wrap rolled tortillas in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for several hours until set. The rolls may be made the day before and kept in the refrigerator for several days if sealed. When rolls have been chilled and keep their shape, cut into 3/4 inch slices. Arrange slices on a tray and garnish with pickles, olives, or cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 444mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3105IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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