Here's an easy little 'picky uppy" finger food that you should add to your repertoire. It's an easy do-ahead for a party, and they're always a big hit!
It's just my own little variation of a Pillsbury recipe. I added a little fig jam to balance with the salty ham, and the result was magic! I made them for Carly and Christopher's housewarming party and everyone loved them! They would also be perfect for a Brunch, or even just a quiet movie night.
You really can't go wrong with Pillsbury, can you?? Give 'em a try!
1 can crescent rolls or full crescent dough sheets
4 thin slices Swiss cheese or American cheese
4 slices deli sliced ham
2-3 tbs fig jam
Heat oven to 375°F.
Spray large cookie sheet
with cooking spray, or line with cooking parchment paper. Unroll dough sheet onto large cutting board;
press into 12x8-inch rectangle. If using crescent rolls, unroll and
press into 12x8-inch rectangle, pressing seams together. Using an offset spatula, spread with a VERY thin layer of fig jam over the dough, leaving 1/2-inch border on each of the short ends. Top the jam with cheese
and ham slices.
Starting on short edge of rectangle, roll up tightly and pinch seam
together. With serrated knife, cut into 8 slices,
about 1 inch wide. Arrange on cookie sheet. Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until golden
brown.
Tips:
Be sure to choose a salty deli ham. If you use a honey ham or something on the sweeter side, it might wind up being too sweet with the jam.
Don't like figs? Use a different kind of jam, or just omit it! The original Pillsbury recipe said to drizzle the baked pinwheels with honey, but the jam was what I had on hand! Not a fan of salty and sweet? Go completely savory! Try some sliced roast beef and pepper jack cheese. Or maybe ham, cheddar, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes! You do you!
The parchment paper is key! Don't forget it! Otherwise, your pinwheels will stick from all the jammy goodness.
This only makes 8 pinwheels. Baking for a crowd? Do several batches!
