Ham & Cheese Pinwheels – the perfect party snack! Made with tortillas, savory ham, and cheese, they’re an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Great for holiday gatherings, game days, or simple lunches! Serve with veggie sticks, chips, or dips for a complete spread.
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These Ham & Cheese Pinwheels are a favorite at our tailgates. They have all the flavors of my Hot Party Ham Sandwiches rolled up in flour tortillas. They are great for parties, tailgating, or a quick lunch. I usually double the recipe because they go fast. Whip up a batch tonight, and they will be ready for all the big games tomorrow and Sunday.
How To Make Tortilla Pinwheel Appetizers
These tortilla roll ups are super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Add room temperature cream cheese to a large bowl. Add diced ham, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, brown sugar, and onion powder to the bowl and mix until combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Spread the cream cheese mixture over tortillas and roll up. Place the roll-ups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using a sharp knife to cut into bite-size slices.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- I used the large burrito size tortillas. Feel free to use any size tortilla you have on hand.
- You can also use whole grain, gluten-free, or spinach tortillas.
- Use Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce for a gluten-free filling.
- You can also use low-fat or fat-free cream cheese to cut down on the calories.
- I use diced ham. You can substitute chopped deli ham.
- Variations/Additions:
- onions
- bell peppers
- pickle
- green onion
- pepper jack cheese
- Can Ham & Cheese Tortilla Pinwheels be made in advance? You can absolutely make these pinwheels in advance and refrigerate until ready to serve. Prepare the tortillas and wrap them in plastic wrap unsliced. When ready to serve, remove from the refrigerator and slice. They will keep a day or two in the refrigerator.
- Can tortilla pinwheels be frozen? Yes! You can assemble the pinwheels and store them in a freezer ziplock bag. The pinwheels will keep up to 2 months in the freezer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
What to Serve with Ham & Cheese Pinwheels
These cream cheese pinwheels are one of our favorite party appetizers. I love taking these to football tailgates. They are SO easy to transport to the parking lot – just pop them in the cooler and go! If you aren’t into tailgating, no worries! These sandwiches are perfect for all your upcoming holiday parties, too!
- Serve them with fresh veggie sticks and a creamy ranch or honey mustard dipping sauce for a crunchy contrast.
- A crisp green salad or a fruit platter with grapes, melon, and berries would add a refreshing, light element to the meal.
- If you’re hosting a party or gathering, chips and salsa or a side of guacamole can provide extra flavor and texture to complement the pinwheels!
- For a more indulgent pairing, include warm spinach artichoke dip or baked brie to complement the creamy, cheesy pinwheels. They’ll be a hit on any holiday buffet!
No matter what you serve alongside these pinwheels, they will surely be a hit with your guests! Here are a few of our favorite recipes to complete your tailgate and go great with these yummy ham and cheese roll ups:
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Ham & Cheese Pinwheels
Ingredients:
- 16- oz cooked ham, chopped
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup shredded swiss cheese
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 4 to 5 flour burrito tortillas
Instructions:
- Mix softened cream cheese with the ham, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, onion powder, brown sugar, swiss cheese, and cheddar cheese.
- Spread about ¼ cup of ham mixture evenly on each tortilla.
- Roll the tortilla up gently, yet tightly to make sure it holds together and keeps its shape.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up the softened cheese. Cut off ends of tortilla roll and cut into 1-inch slices.
Notes:
Steph
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