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Easy Ham and Cheese Pinwheels: Best Lunchbox Idea

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These ham and cheese pinwheels are the perfect lunchbox solution, made with flaky crescent roll dough, salty ham, and melty cheese. They come together in about 20 minutes and are a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 6 slices deli ham
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • Everything bagel seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take your cream cheese out of the fridge to soften.
  2. Unroll the crescent dough onto a lightly floured surface. If using perforated triangles, press the seams together. Roll out into a rectangle, about 10×14 inches.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and Dijon mustard (if using) until smooth. Spread evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.
  4. Layer the ham slices over the cream cheese mixture, overlapping slightly.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the ham.
  6. Starting at the bottom edge, carefully roll the dough up tightly. Press the border to seal the seam. Place seam-side down.
  7. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the log into 12 even pinwheels, each about 1 inch thick.
  8. Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, cut-side up, about an inch apart. Brush tops with melted butter. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if using.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Don’t over-stuff the pinwheels to prevent unrolling. Keep the dough cold for easier handling. Let them cool completely before packing to avoid sogginess. You can assemble the night before and bake in the morning.

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