Baked Ham and Cheese Pinwheels (Keto) - The Best Keto Recipes (2024)

By Annie Published in 30-Minute Recipes

These Keto Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are smothered in a garlic poppyseed sauce you will love! These savory, low-carb pinwheels come to just under 2 net carbs each!

With their classic winning combination of ingredients, these simple yet delicious baked ham and cheese pinwheels will make the perfect lunchbox staple or game day appetizer!

Encased in a soft and delicious low-carb dough and coming in at only around 2 net carbs each, you can enjoy that much-loved mixture of cheesy goodness and deli-style ham without putting your keto lifestyle on hold.

Why not add some special sauce for an extra kick of flavor, complementing your delicious rolls to perfection?

Ingredients for Keto Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

To make the baked ham and cheese roll ups, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Mozzarella Cheese
• Cream Cheese
• Almond Flour
• Egg White
• Ham
• Shredded Cheese
• Butter
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Green Onions
• Poppyseeds
• Mustard
• Garlic
• Italian Seasoning
• Salt and Pepper

Is Ham Keto Friendly?

Yes, sliced deli ham is generally considered to be keto since it’s low in carbs. However, certain holiday hams that are made with a sugary glaze are not keto-friendly.

How to Make Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

This recipe is made with a keto fat head dough that’s low in carbs and high in fat. Here’s a look at how the baked ham and cheese roll ups are made:

1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Heat until cheese is completely melted.
2. In a second smaller bowl, combine the almond flour and baking powder. Mix into the melted cheeses.
3. When the almond flour and cheese are nearly combined, add in a beaten egg white and stir well
4. Using your hands, work the dough to make sure the egg white is completely worked into the dough.
5. Lay the dough on a silicone baking sheet. Place a second silicone baking sheet on top and spread the dough into a thin rectangle.
6. Layer the deli ham slices and shredded cheese over the dough and tightly roll.
7. Slice into 13 rolls (not too thin)
8. Combine all of the special sauce ingredients in a bowl and brush over the ham and cheese rolls.
9. Bake until golden brown.

Do I Have to Add the Special Sauce?

No, these rolls are super versatile and great both with and without sauce. So if you’re not a mustard fan, feel free to leave this part out and enjoy this simple yet delicious ham and cheese dish on its own.

How to Reheat Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Keto Ham and Cheese Rolls can easily be reheated in the oven or microwave.

• To reheat in the microwave: heat on full power for a minute or two (or until heated all the way through), checking at 30-second intervals.
• To reheat in the oven: preheat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and stick them in for 8-10 minutes, checking regularly and turning your rolls around halfway through.

Can This Recipe Be Meal Prepped?

Easy to reheat and delicious hot or cold, ham and cheese pinwheels are absolutely ideal for meal prep and make the perfect fuss-free lunchbox treat. They will keep for a couple of days in the fridge, too, so are a great choice if you need to prep a few days’ lunches in advance.

More Keto Ham Recipes:

I don’t know about you, but I can never get enough of that classic ham and cheese combination. The great thing is that with these two key ingredients, the possibilities are endless!

For more keto ham and cheese inspiration, take a look at these mouthwatering recipes:

• Keto Ham and Cheese Biscuits
• Ham, Egg and Cheese Muffins
• Keto Ham and Cheese Quiche Cups
• Keto Ham and Cheese Bites

More Keto-Friendly Appetizers:

Just as these baked ham and cheese roll ups make the perfect keto appetizer, there are plenty more gorgeous keto options to choose from for your next dinner party or family meal.

Here are just a few of go-tos:

• Keto Sausage Balls
• Keto Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
• Keto Buffalo Wings
• Turkey, Bacon and Avocado Taquitos