If you’re looking for a quick lunch, finger food snack or easy appetizer recipe, you’re going to love this Pinwheel Sandwich that uses ranch, ham and cheese.
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are the perfect way to use up any leftover ham you might have after a holiday too, which makes it perfect for after Easter.
Or you could just use any ham deli meat you like.
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
I love how easy these pinwheel sandwiches are to make.
Kids will absolutely love getting these fun sandwiches for lunch and you’ll love how easy they are to roll up and slice.
You could easily just make one pinwheel sandwich at a time. Just be sure to store the rest of the prepared ingredients in air tight containers in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
Pinwheel Appetizer
If you do want to make these as an easy pinwheel appetizer, just follow the instructions completely below.
This pinwheel recipe makes about 24-30 pinwheels, depending on how much you fill them and how thick you slice them.
Pinwheel Ingredients
- Flour tortillas
- Cream Cheese
- Ranch Seasoning
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Ham
You can also make your own Ranch Seasoning using my Homemade Ranch Recipe.
How to Make Pinwheel Sandwiches
Step 1: Add the cream cheese and ranch seasoning to a bowl, and stir until combined. Add the cheddar cheese and stir together.
Step 2: Lay out the tortillas, and add ¼ of the cream cheese mixture to each, then gently spread it to the edges.
Step 3: Cut the ham into small pisces, and layer ¼ of it on each tortilla.
Step 4: Starting at one end, roll each tortilla until you get the the other end. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 5: Cut the ends off of each tortilla roll, then cut into 1 inch pieces. Arrange flat on a plate or tray for serving.
Step 6: Arrange flat on a plate or tray for serving.
You could stick some toothpicks in them to make it easier for guest to grab.
Expert Tips for Making Pinwheels
- If you are using leftover ham, you’ll want to cut it up as thin as possible. This will help make it easier to roll your tortillas,
- Allow the cream cheese to warm up and soften a little before starting. This will help make it easier to mix everything into it.
More Appetizer Recipes
If you like this easy appetizer recipe, you’ll love these ones too:
- Crab Rangoon – Not only do they taste amazing, but they’re actually kind of fun to make, too! Stop ordering takeout and instead, make your own with this simple recipe.
- BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites – Once you have tried these, you will find that you do not want to have to wait for a special occasion to make them. Which is what I love about these, you can make them anytime you want to!
- Bacon Cheeseball Bites – These Bacon Cheeseball Bites are about to become your new favorite appetizer! (or main meal if you’re like me!) So cheesy, simple and delicious!
Why is This Recipe So Popular to Make
- There are a ton of different variations you could make, based on the ingredients you have at home. Just make sure to include cream cheese!
- They are fun too! The pinwheel design makes it easy to grab a sandwich without the need for a plate or fork to eat them.
How to Store Pinwheels
Store any leftover pinwheels in an air tight container, in the fridge for 7-10 days.
How to Freeze Pinwheels
You can also freeze your pinwheels if you don’t plan to eat them right away.
Transfer your pinwheels to a freezer safe container then freeze for up to three months.
You can warm in the microwave, toast in the toaster oven, or just let them thaw in the fridge.
They may be slightly softer than normal, so I like to stick them in the oven to toast them a little before enjoying them.
Heating them up gives them a little bolder ranch flavor that I just love!
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tsp dry ranch seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices deli style ham
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese and ranch seasoning to a bowl, and stir until combined.
- Add the cheddar cheese and stir together.
- Lay out the tortillas, and add ¼ of the mixture to each, then gently spread it to the edges.
- Cut the ham into small pisces, and layer ¼ of it on each tortilla.
- Starting at one end, roll each tortilla until you get the the other end.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Cut the ends off of each tortilla roll, then cut into 1 inch pieces. Arrange flat on a plate or tray for serving.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
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