Shelly's Recipe

CHEESE AND HAM SPIRALS

Category: Roll Ups / Pinwheels

1 egg
1 tbsp. water
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (1/2 of 17-1/4-oz pkg)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
8 slices shaved smoked or brown sugar ham

Preheat oven to 400. Beat egg and water until blended; set aside. Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into 14x10 inch rectangle; cut in half lengthwise. Brush both pastry halves lightly with some egg mixture.

Sprinkle 3 tbsp cheese and pepper evenly over 1 of pastry pieces; cover with ham slices. Place remaining pastry piece, egg side down, over ham. Brush with additional egg mixture. Roll gently with rolling pin to seal. Roll jelly roll fashion to make 14 inch log. Cut into 24 equal slices.

Place, cut side down, on parchment-covered baking sheet. Brush with remaining egg mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp. Cheese. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes: Make-Ahead: Prepare as directed except for baking. Wrap securely; freeze. When ready to serve, defrost; slice and bake as directed.