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Homemade School Lunches

Pastry Puff Pinwheels. These little "wheels" travel well and can be made days ahead. Change up the ingredients and add dipping sauces if you like.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: School Lunch
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 package puff pastry sheets thawed
  • 1 tablespoon mustard with whole mustard seeds or spicy brown mustard
  • 3/4 cup sliced deli ham finely chopped (try uncured ham)
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple well drained
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 scallions sliced thin (optional)
  • Dipping sauce options: Ranch dressing honey mustard, or my son's favorite; Sriracha-ranch.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a very lighty floured surface, unroll the pastry sheets. Spread the mustard sparingly but evenly over the pastry. Sprinkle the ham, pineapple and Cheddar cheese evenly over surface. If using the scallions, lightly sprinkle them over pastry as well.
  • Starting with the long side of the puff pastry, carefully roll the dough until you end up with a long log. Cut the filled dough into 1-inch thick pieces, and place on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15-25 minutes until the dough rises and is golden (start checking after about 12 minutes since all ovens are different).
  • Remove from the oven and allow the wheels to cool for about 5 minutes.
  • The puff pinwheels are ready to pack into lunches or can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. The day you pack the wheels into the lunch, they'll warm to room temperature within a few hours, ready for lunchtime.
  • Serve with favorite dipping sauces if desired.
  • Cook's note: If interested in the Sriracha-ranch, it's just a combination of Sriracha sauce and ranch (we love vegan ranch) using more or less Sriracha to your liking.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 92mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1mg