Ham and Cheese Windmill – SHK

These simple ham and cheese windmills fill, nutritious and plain delicious! They are enough to satisfy adults in the house, but approachable enough for children. They are perfect for packed lunches!

Simple and delicious packable lunch recipe

I love a recipe that is delicious and satisfying for me, but is still approachable enough for my kids. This can be a tricky balance! But when I found one, you can trust it to go into our permanent recipe spin. These ham and cheese windmills meet the bill. Easy, filling, just plain delicious. It is also customizable and can be made in advance, perfect for packing lunches. They also made a great snack or easy appetizer recipe! So let’s do it, okay?

You need to make these ingredients for ham and cheese:

• Corn cakes– We used regular flour tortillas, but spinach or herbal tortillas are delicious too! The 8-10-inch size tortillas are perfect.
• Ham– We used thinly sliced ​​cooked ham.
• cheese– You can really use any cheese you like here. We used Muenster.
• tomato– Optional, but delicious!
• lettuce– We used green leaf lettuce.
• Cream cheese– Added good creaminess and helps put your package together.
• mustard– We used regular yellow mustard. Dijun mustard is also very good!

How to make ham and cheese pinwheels easy:

1. spread. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and mustard sauce together. Stir well to combine.
2. Layer the wrapping layer. Spread each tortilla with a thin layer of cream cheese mixture. Top with lettuce, cheese, ham and tomato slices.
3. Create your windmill. Roll up tightly, lay down the slit side, and then cut into 1-inch slices with a serrated knife to form a windmill. Serve immediately or pack your lunch!

Tips and suggestions:

How do I prevent the windmill from getting wet?

It can be moist if there is too much moisture, or if you place wet food directly on tortillas. You want to avoid thin seasonings. The cream cheese mixture in these rolls creates a barrier that helps prevent them from becoming too wet.

Can I make a windmill the night before?

Yes! After making the windmill, wrap it in plastic wrap to roll it tightly and store it in the refrigerator. You can make them up two days in advance. Slice before serving.

Variations:

• Flavor enhancement: For flavor, add ranch seasoning to the cream cheese mixture.
• Cheese Swap: Replace Muenster cheese with Monterey Jack, Swiss, Gouda or Cheddar cheese.
• Vegetarian: No meat! Add extra vegetables like carrots or chili.
• Skip tortillas: Wrap cheese and veggies in ham slices for a gluten-free option!
• Swap meat: Use thinly sliced ​​turkey, roast beef, and even sliced ​​bacon instead of ham.
• Sweet feeling: Add a teaspoon of brown sugar or honey to the cream cheese mixture. good!
• Sandwich time: Swap the tortillas for bread and make a delicious ham and cheese sandwich.

More delicious packaged recipes to try: