Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

I love making appetizers and this one quickly became a favorite. My niece Kelly, and her man Jack, hosted a Christmas party for everyone and I brought these. I really like that I was able to make them partially ahead of time and then just slice and bake before the party. These are great warm or at room temperature. The puff pastry really gives them a nice crispy bite.

INGREDIENTS 

1 box frozen puff pastry (2 sheets) thawed in the refrigerator, overnight is best.

3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided

12 thin slices of deli ham

2 cups freshly grated gruyere cheese

DIRECTIONS 

Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on your counter.  I used two sheets to create a large space. Unfold the first sheet of puff pastry in the center of the plastic then roll into a 10 x 12-inch rectangle. Spread with 1 1/2 Tablespoons of the mustard leaving a 1 inch  border around the sides. Sprinkle the cheese over the mustard. Lay 6 slices of the ham over the top overlapping as needed. Starting on the long side, roll the puff pastry into a log, Trim the ends so they are even, then tightly wrap the log with the plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for 20 minutes or overnight. Repeat with the second puff pastry sheet . When you are ready to cook pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a sharpe serrated knife carefully cut each log into 1/2 inch wide slices. If each log is 12 inches you will have 24 bites. Arrange the rolls on the baking sheet 1 inch apart. Bake until the puff pastry is lightly golden brown and the cheese is hot and bubbly, about 18 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy!