Keto Ham and Cheese Rolls
These Keto Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are smothered in a garlic poppy sauce you’ll love! These delicious, low-carb pinwheels come in at 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!
Covered in a soft and delicious low-carb dough and coming with only about 2 net carbs each, you can enjoy this much-loved cheesy goodness and deli ham combo without putting your keto lifestyle on hold.
Why not add some special sauce for an extra flavor that perfectly complements your delicious rolls?
Ingredients for Keto Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
To make ham and cheese rolls in the oven, you will need the following ingredients:
- mozzarella cheese
- Cream cheese
- almond flour
- Egg white
- ham
- grated cheese
- Butter
- Worcestershire sauce
- green onions
- poppy seeds
- Mustard
- Garlic
- Italian Spice
- salt and pepper
Is Raw Keto Friendly?
Yes, sliced deli ham is generally considered keto because it’s low-carb. However, some holiday hams made with a sugary glaze are not keto-friendly.
How to Make a Ham Cheese Pinwheel
This recipe is made with a keto-fat head dough that’s low in carbs and high in fat. Take a look at how to make ham and cheese rolls in the oven:
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Heat until the cheese is completely melted.
In a second small bowl, combine the almond flour and baking powder. Stir into melted cheeses.
When the almond flour and cheese are almost combined, add the beaten egg white and mix well.
Knead the dough using your hands to make sure the egg white is fully incorporated into the dough.
Put the dough on a silicone baking tray. Place a second silicone baking sheet on it and spread the dough into a thin rectangle.
Place deli ham slices and grated cheese on top of dough and roll tightly.
Slice into 13 rolls (not too thin)
Combine all special sauce ingredients in a bowl and spread over ham and cheese rolls.
Cook until golden brown.
Do I Have to Add Special Sauce?
No, these rolls are versatile and great both with and without gravy. So, if you’re not a fan of mustard, feel free to leave this part out and enjoy this simple yet delicious ham and cheese dish.
How to Reheat Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Keto Ham and Cheese Rolls can be easily reheated in the oven or microwave.
To reheat in the microwave: Reheat at full power for a minute or two (or until fully heated), checking at 30-second intervals.
To reheat in the oven: Preheat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and hold for 8-10 minutes, checking regularly and turning your rolls halfway through.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 egg white, beaten
- 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 ounce cream cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For the Filling
- 8 ounces deli ham
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Special Sauce
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced green onions
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In a large microwave safe bowl combine the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Heat in 30 second increments until cheese is completely melted.
- Stir the cheese so they are combined.
- In a second smaller bowl combine the almond flour and baking powder. Mix until the melted cheeses.
- When the almond flour and cheese are nearly combined add in a beaten egg white and stir well
- Using your hands work the dough to make sure the egg white is completely worked into the dough (no streaks of egg whites visible) If the dough seems too wet just add 1 tablespoon of almond flour at a time until it feels right.
- Lay the dough on a silicone baking sheet. Place a second silicone baking sheet on top and spread the dough into a thin rectangle.
- Layer the deli ham slices and shredded cheese over the dough and tightly roll.
- Slice into 13 rolls (not too thin)
- Combine all of the speical sauce ingredients in a bowl and crush over the ham and cheese rolls.
- Bake 15-17 minutes until golden brown.
