Ham and Cheese Pinwheels – Yummy Toddler Food

Enjoy the easiest Ham and Cheese Pinwheels with one quick method that’s ready in less than 20 minutes for an easy toddler meal. It’s a yummy option for dinner or lunch—or to make and stash into the freezer for your own heat-and-eat meals!

Ingredients You Need

Here’s a look at the ingredients you need to make this easy Ham and Cheese Pinwheel recipe so you know what to have on hand and ready to go.

• Refrigerated crescent dough (or pizza dough): To make this super easy, I like to use crescent roll dough from the store. You can also use purchased or homemade Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough. The main difference is how long it takes to prep the dough. They bake similarly.
• Cream cheese: A thin layer of cream cheese over the dough adds moisture and richness to the pinwheels.
• Ham: Thinly sliced deli ham or any finely chopped cooked ham you prefer works here.
• Spices or herbs such as dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, or even pizza seasoning to add additional flavor as you like.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Below is an overview of how to make this Ham and Cheese Pinwheel recipe so you know what to expect. Scroll down to the end of this post for the full information, including the times and amounts.

Step 1. Evenly spread on the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and ham.

Step 2. Starting at one end, roll up lengthwise. Use a serrated knife to cut into 1-inch rounds.

Step 4. Bake until puffed up and golden brown. Serve warm.

How to Store

Once cooled, you can store the ham and cheese pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on a heat-safe plate in the microwave or for 2-3 minutes in an air fryer at 325 degrees F.

You can also place the cooled pinwheels into a freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and seal. Freeze for up to 6 months. To warm from frozen, place on a heat-safe plate and warm in 15-second increments in the microwave.

Best Tips for Success

• Use store-bought crescent dough, whole-wheat pizza dough, or store-bought pizza dough.
• Add minced broccoli, shredded carrots, minced fresh spinach, or any other veggie your kids like to this pinwheels recipe.
• Let cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a plate to let the cheese cool briefly.
• Serve this as dinner, lunch, a snack, or an appetizer.
• Try with Vanilla Milk, a side of Strawberry Yogurt, or with Roasted Frozen Broccoli.

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• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Spread the crescent dough out on a clean cutting board lined with parchment paper. 

• Evenly spread on the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and ham.

• Starting at one end, roll up lengthwise. Use a serrated knife to cut into 1-inch rounds.

• Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes or until puffed up and golden brown.

• Serve warm.

• • Once cooled, you can store the pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on a heat-safe plate in the microwave or for 2-3 minutes in an air fryer at 325 degrees F. You can also place the cooled pinwheels into a freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and seal. Freeze for up to 6 months. To warm from frozen, place on a heat-safe plate and warm in 15 second increments in the microwave.
  • Use store-bought crescent dough, homemade pizza dough, or store-bought pizza dough.

• • Let the pinwheels cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a plate to let the cheese cool briefly.

• • Serve this as dinner, lunch, a snack, or an appetizer.

• • Offer with a dip such as salsa, ranch, or another dressing or dip your kids like.

Serving: 2pinwheels, Calories: 238kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 27mg, Sodium: 491mg, Potassium: 34mg, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 254IU, Calcium: 138mg, Iron: 1mg