Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Ham & Cheese Pinwheels
Golden, flaky pastry wrapped around gooey cheese and smoky ham, hugged tightly with crispy bacon—perfect for brunch, game day, or holiday parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 slices thinly sliced deli ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese (or cheddar, provolone, pepper jack)
- 8 strips regular-cut bacon
- Optional: garlic powder or dried parsley for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface. If perforated, gently press the seams together to create one large rectangle.
- Arrange the ham slices evenly across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Layer the cheese slices on top of the ham, ensuring an even distribution.
- Starting from one of the shorter ends, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal the roll.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the log into 8 equal pieces.
- Wrap a strip of bacon around each pinwheel, overlapping slightly, and secure the end with a toothpick.
- Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out to allow for even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the pastry is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the pinwheels cool for a few minutes on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Use cold crescent roll dough for easier handling. Regular-cut bacon crisps better than thick-cut. Avoid overstuffing to ensure easy rolling and slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 12
Keywords: bacon-wrapped, ham and cheese, pinwheels, appetizer, snack, brunch, party food