Ham and Swiss Pinwheels
Deli ham, Swiss cheese, and honey mustard rolled tight in a large flour tortilla and sliced into coins. No cooking, five minutes of effort, thirty minutes in the fridge — and dinner looks like you tried.
Ingredients
Meat & Protein
- 8 oz deli ham sliced thin — Black Forest or honey ham both work
Dairy
- 6 oz Swiss cheese sliced thin
Pantry & Canned Goods
- 4 flour tortillas large, burrito size
- 4 tbsp honey mustard store-bought
Produce
- 2 cup arugula
Seasonings & Spices
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
- Lay one large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread 1 tablespoon of honey mustard evenly across the entire tortilla, all the way to the edges — the mustard acts as the glue that holds the roll together when sliced.
- Layer sliced Swiss cheese across the tortilla in an even layer, leaving about half an inch of bare tortilla at the far edge. Layer the deli ham over the cheese, then add a small handful of arugula. Season lightly with black pepper.
- Starting at the edge closest to you, roll the tortilla tightly and evenly — think of rolling a burrito. The tighter the roll, the cleaner the pinwheels will slice. Once fully rolled, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, twisting the ends to seal. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. The chill time is what firms everything up so the pinwheels hold their shape when sliced. You can refrigerate up to 24 hours in advance.
- Unwrap and slice each roll into 1-inch coins using a sharp knife — a serrated knife gives the cleanest cut. Arrange cut-side up on a plate and serve immediately.
Notes
The chill time is not optional — it's what makes the difference between clean pinwheel coins and a filling that slides out when you cut. 30 minutes minimum, but they're even better after an hour. Make them before you change out of work clothes and they're ready by the time everyone sits down.
Spread the honey mustard all the way to the edges. If the edge of the tortilla has no mustard, it won't seal when you roll it and the whole thing loosens up in the fridge.
Roll tight. Loose rolls mean air pockets, which mean uneven slices. Apply steady pressure as you roll and the pinwheels will hold their shape cleanly.
Arugula is the right green here — it has enough structure to stay put in the roll and adds a peppery bite that cuts through the richness of the ham and Swiss. Spinach works as a substitute but goes limp faster.
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