Description
Easter Ham and Cheddar Pinwheels are a delightful combination of creamy, tangy cream cheese and savory ham, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the fresh vegetables, balanced by the rich flavors of cheddar cheese, making them a perfect appetizer for any festive gathering.
Ingredients
- Tortillas: 4 large flour tortillas
- Spread: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- Cheese: 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Ham: 8 oz thinly sliced deli ham
- Vegetables: 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Seasoning: 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Spread an even layer of the cheese mixture over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Layer the sliced ham evenly over the cheese mixture on each tortilla.
- Sprinkle the chopped bell pepper, red onion, and parsley over the ham.
- Starting from one end, tightly roll each tortilla into a log shape.
- Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove the plastic wrap and slice each log into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and enjoy!
Notes
- Make-ahead: These pinwheels can be made up to 24 hours 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 the cheddar for pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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