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Easy Ham and Cheese Pinwheels: Best Freezer-Friendly Lunch

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These easy ham and cheese pinwheels are a quick, freezer-friendly lunch option made with crescent roll dough, ham, Swiss cheese, and a seasoned cream cheese spread. Perfect for meal prep, they come together in about 25 minutes and are a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
  • 8 oz ham, thinly sliced
  • 6 oz Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  3. Open the can of crescent rolls and unroll the dough. Press the perforated seams together to form one large rectangle.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of the dough, leaving about a ½-inch border along one long edge.
  5. Place the ham slices over the cream cheese, overlapping slightly to cover the dough completely.
  6. Lay the Swiss cheese slices over the ham, overlapping slightly to cover evenly.
  7. Starting from the long edge opposite the border, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Press the border edge to seal the seam.
  8. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the log into 12 even pieces, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) each.
  9. Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each one.
  10. In a small bowl, beat the egg with a tablespoon of water. Brush the tops of each pinwheel with the egg wash.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  12. Let the pinwheels cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, keep the dough cold and use a serrated knife for clean cuts. Let pinwheels cool for at least 5 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set. These freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.

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