Cheese 'n Ham Spirals

Cheese 'n Ham Spirals

1 egg
1 Tbsp water
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (1/2 of 17 - 1/4 oz pkg), thawed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
8 slices ham

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 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 of the egg mixture. Sprinkle 3 Tbsp. of the cheese mixed with the pepper evenly over one of the pastry pieces; cover with ham slices. Place remaining pastry piece, egg-side down, over ham. Roll gently with rolling pin to seal. Brush with additional egg mixture.

Roll up tightly to form a 14-inch log, starting at one of the long sides. Cut log crosswise into 24 slices. Place, cut-sides 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.

HELPFUL TIPS

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