Easy Ham and Cheese Pretzel Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated breadstick dough
24 breadsticks
- 4 cups hot water
- 1/2 cup baking soda
plus more if needed
- 1 lb deli ham
- 1 lb cheddar cheese slices
- 3 tablespoons butter
melted
- Coarse salt
such as kosher salt, pretzel salt, or sea salt, to top
- Dijon or honey mustard
to serve
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Separate the breadsticks and set aside. Using a pizza cutter, slice the cheddar cheese and ham to be the same width as the breadsticks. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup baking soda into 4 cups hot water until it dissolves. The baking solution should be just slightly cloudy. Place a kitchen rag next to the bowl.
- 4
Dip a breadstick into the baking solution for 30 seconds. Make sure the entire breadstick has been dipped. Transfer to the kitchen towel to let any excess water drip off.
- 5
Layer the cheese and ham on top of the breadstick. Roll one end of the breadstick inward to create a spiral or pinwheel. Pinch the end of the breadstick to the side to seal. Place on the baking sheet and repeat until the baking sheet is full.
- 6
Bake until golden brown and puffed up, about 15 minutes. Tent the finished pretzels with foil to keep them warm. Repeat for the next batch.
- 7
Using a pastry brush, brush the butter onto the pretzels and sprinkle with salt.
- 8
Serve immediately with mustard to dip.
Easy Ham and Cheese Pretzel Pinwheels
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About this Recipe
Looking for an unbelievably easy and delicious snack that everyone will love? These Easy Ham and Cheese Pretzel Pinwheels are your answer, bringing together savory flavors and a fun pretzel crust without any fuss.
The genius of this recipe lies in using refrigerated breadstick dough, eliminating the need for complicated dough making. This simple shortcut allows you to achieve that irresistible soft pretzel texture with savory fillings, making homemade pretzel snacks accessible to any home cook.
You're in for a delightful savory bite with these pinwheels. Imagine soft, chewy pretzel dough wrapped around layers of savory deli ham and gooey, melted cheddar cheese. Each bite offers a perfect balance of salty, savory, and cheesy goodness, enhanced by a sprinkle of coarse salt on top. This recipe delivers impressive results without requiring advanced cooking skills, making it a reliable crowd-pleaser.
Feel free to experiment with different deli meats like turkey or roast beef, or various cheeses such as provolone or Monterey Jack for a slight variation. For an extra kick, a touch of onion powder or garlic powder could be mixed into the melted butter before brushing. Don't have pretzel salt? Kosher salt or sea salt makes a fine substitute.
These savory pinwheels are perfect for game day gatherings, school lunchboxes, or a quick, satisfying appetizer. Serve them warm with a side of your favorite Dijon or honey mustard for dipping.