Makes a very nice appetizer for your holiday crowd.

HAM AND CHEESE PINWHEELS

Serves: Makes 30 pinwheels Difficulty Level: 2 (of 5) Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 35 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

•4 -6 slices deli ham
•1 (10 ounce) can prepared pizza crust
•1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
•2 teaspoons finely chopped basil leaves (or parsley)
•honey mustard

PROCEDURE:

•Preheat oven to 400.
•Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
•Place wax paper on a clean work surface and open pizza crust onto the paper.
•Beginning at the center, roll dough out evenly in all directions to make a 14 X 12 inch rectangle.
•Sprinkle dough with cheese and basil (or parsley).
•Lay ham slices over cheese, end to end.
•Roll up dough tightly, beginning at a long end.
•Press seam to close.
•Pinch ends together to seal.
•Lay roll on foil-lined sheet, seam side down.
•Bake 20-25 minutes, until browned.
•Cool 5 minutes and cut into 1/2 to 3/4 inch slices and serve with honey mustard on the side.

Enjoy,
Chef Phil

For a Southwestern version use smoked ham and substitute Jalapeno-Jack cheese instead of the Swiss and cilantro instead of the basil
and serve salsa on the side.