Low carb ham and cheese roll-ups. Warm, comforting roll ups made from fathead dough.
These low carb ham and cheese roll-ups are the real deal. Since they are made with a variation of fathead dough, they are low carb, gluten free and keto friendly. I've been playing with a lot of different low carb cheese dough combinations and this has to be my favorite by far. These little ham and cheese pinwheels come in at just 2 net carbs each. It almost seems too good to be true! I may or not have eaten 4 of them as soon as they came out of the oven. I'll never tell! Be sure to check out this Pepperoni Pizza version as well. Need some additional ideas to help you use up extra holiday ham? Here you go!
A note about this Hot Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups recipe:
- It is imperative to the recipe that you use a low-moisture, part skim shredded mozzarella cheese. Switching out the cheese will make these fall flat when baking.
- Larger shreds work better and tend to be dryer. They really help make a better "dough" consistency.
- If you are worried about these rolls spreading out and flattening, try baking them in a muffin tin. Even better, use a silicone muffin pan and cut your clean up the in half.
- For best results you can also make the roll-up and the freeze it for a couple of hours before slicing and baking.
Check out some of my other favorite low carb fathead dough recipes:
- Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels
- Keto Eveything Bagel Dogs
- Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
- Keto Everything Bagels
- Low Carb Beef and Chorizo Empanadas
- Keto Soft Pretzels
Hot Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups with Dijon Butter Glaze
- Yield: 12 Rolls-Ups 1x
Ingredients
For the Hot Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups
- ¼ cup almond flour (get it here)
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour (get it here)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ cup low-moisture, part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 large pastured egg
- 10 ounces sliced ham
- 1 ½ cups sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
For the Dijon Butter Glaze
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, onion powder and garlic powder.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, butter, and cream cheese. Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds to soften. Mix together until everything is well combined. If if gets stringy or is not quite melted enough, put it back in for another 30 seconds.
- To the cheese mixture, add the dry ingredients and the egg. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. If you are having a hard time mixing it, put it back in the microwave for another 20-30 seconds.
- Once the ingredients are combined, spread the dough out on parchment paper or a silpat in a thin and even layer - about 9" by 13". If it starts to get sticky, wet your hands a little bit to prevent it from sticking to you.
- Once you have the dough in a nice, even rectangle, sprinkle the cheddar over top, covering all of the dough.
- Next, layer on the ham.
- Roll the dough up tightly lengthwise. This will produce smaller rolls, but you will get almost twice as many. Turn so that the seam is facing down
- Cut the ends off each side of the roll-up to even it out. Then cut it into 1" slices.
- Place your individual roll-ups in a baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until they are fluffy and golden brown.
- While they are baking, melt the butter and mix it with the Dijon, Worcestershire, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Fork whisk until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Take your rolls out of the oven, brush the glaze over top of them. Return them to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
Per Serving - Calories - 482 | Fat - 41g | Protein - 25g. | Carbs - 6.8g | Fiber - 2.8g | Net Carbs - 4g
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Roll-Ups
Diane Alise says
Yum! I can't wait to try these, thank you, Kyndra, for another amazing recipe
Peace Love and Low Carb says
You are so welcome. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did.
Elizabeth says
Is there something other than Almond flour that I can use? I am allergic to Almonds, Hazelnuts, and cashews. These look so yummy! If I can't eat them, at least my husband can.
Peace Love and Low Carb says
This is the only way I have made them. If you find a substitution that you like, please do report back 🙂
Brooke says
Try macadamia or sunflower. 🙂
Hilary says
I'm late to the party, but made these today using all coconut flour and they turned out great! I've never made them before, so I can't vouch for how it changed the flavor, but it tasted good!
Amy says
Did you use the same quantity as in the recipe? I am interested in trying the substitute also.
Lori Kaumans says
I have been waiting for this recipe ever since you posted the teaser on Facebook. Can't wait to try these! Thanks!
Donna says
You only fail if you fail to get up. Thank you for sharing your journey...
Marty says
I will be making these for SUPERBOWL! yea something I can have.
kathie says
Can these be frozen? Being single, I can't eat all in one day.
Peace Love and Low Carb says
I think they would freeze pretty well. However, I would reheat them in the oven. Also, you can just store them in an air-tight container in the fridge. That is what we did with the leftovers.
Rob says
When I made these there weren't any leftovers.
Liz says
Mine all melted flat. They didn't stay cohesive or puff up golden brown like yours did :-\ There's kind of a big puddle of dough with little ham spirals sticking out all over it.
Oh well, I guess I'll just put them in a pile and eat them with a fork!
Peace Love and Low Carb says
Hmmm. I've made them a few times now and haven't had that issue. I hope the pile at least still tastes good! 🙂
kelly says
We had the same experience. Too much butter I think. We make 'fathead' pizza dough regularly, so familiar with the process. Was so excited to try this as I LOVE melted ham and cheese anything. They were tasty, but for company -- not really pretty. Wondering what could have caused it ?? Almost felt like chilling/freezing the dough might have helped keep their shape as they baked. Thanks for posting Kendra. Not sure I'll try exactly again... bummer to watch them melt into little (yummy) ham and cheese puddles. Think I'll use "fathead" pizza dough next time since that works for me and make your rollups with the dijon butter ...mmmm.
kelly says
and I did use low moisture part skin mozz... it's all I ever use. We're in the south and while we keep the air turned up, maybe it's warmer here? Only thing I can think of. It was yummy... if not beautiful
Sf says
I just got the same result.. Tasty but just a melted pile of cheese and ham!
Sarah says
Hi! I made these tonight, but the dough fell flat while baking!! I followed the recipe to a t- any idea what may have caused that???
Peace Love and Low Carb says
What type of mozzarella did you use? I just updated the recipe to include that it should be low moisture - part skim.
jolene says
Where do u get low moisture never heard of that do u have a picture
Peace Love and Low Carb says
Most of the bagged, shredded mozzarella is low moisture You just may not have noticed it on the packaging before.
Tonya says
The recipe only shows 1/4 c almond flour & 3T coconut flour. It doesn't seem like it would make dough as big as the one in your picture.?
Peace Love and Low Carb says
I assure you those are the proportions I used. 🙂
Liz says
They're wonderful. I'm not a fan of mustard so I just used some chipotle powder and left out the Italian seasoning, yummy. I've made a similar dough before but this recipe is much easier to work with. I think the cream cheese makes a huge difference. Thanks!
Mommaofmany says
I was reading comments to get an idea of what to replace the mustard with when I made these! Thanks for the idea!
Terry says
BOOM! Oh how I love love love these!!!! They are yummy right out of the oven - but they are just as yummy heated in the Micro (I know bad) but these bites of cheesy goodness are alllllllll mine - no I'm not sharing these are too good and I can reheat a couple for a hurry up breakfast or Lunch--- Thank you Kyndra that little taste of the mustard sauce is the topper! YUM
Maria says
Making now they look great. My daughter does not eat pork so I used turkey. May try next time with pastrami. ???? Thanks for the great site and wonderful recipes. Love you blog. You show you are human and have slip ups ❤️
BarbieLynn says
Has anyone tried this particular pastry recipe for a pizza base? If so, how did you like it?
Heidi says
Can I use ground almond rather than almond flour?
Peace Love and Low Carb says
Yes, as long as it is ground finely enough.
CathyD says
Can you please get rid of your Instagram pop/up? It's bloody annoying and covers the page. I don't have an Instagram account and I don't want one. I quit coming to your site because of it but it's a shame because I really like your recipes and info.
Peace Love and Low Carb says
If you click on it, it goes away.
Cindy H. says
For those of you that said you followed the recipe to the letter, used the right cheese, etc, and it fell flat, I noticed a couple things:
While baking, it looked like it was going to fall flat, but as it cooked longer, it rose back up. Also, I made it a point to pat my ham slices dry before putting them on the cheese, thinking if I didn't, I'd end up with a soupy mess..
Worked like a charm.
Michele says
In the tips it says to use mozzarella cheese but in recipe it calls for white cheddar cheese? Which one should I be using? Thanks!
Peace Love and Low Carb says
The mozzarella is in the "dough". The white cheddar is inside the roll-up. This recipe calls for both.
Liliana says
Finally tried this morning. Came out awesome. Thank you !!
Gloria L. says
Did you use a rolling pin or press the dough out with your fingers until it's 9 x 13"? It looks so even.
Peace Love and Low Carb says
I smoothed it out by hand. If it got too sticky in spots, I wet my hands
Darcy says
What brand or type of almond flour do you use? There are so many and since they are expensive I want to get the right one. Thanks! Your site is awesome.
Peace Love and Low Carb says
I either use Bobs Red Mill or I buy it in the bulk section of my local grocery store. The bulk option typically saves a lot of money.
Ash says
Could any kind of cheese be used instead of the white cheddar (American, Swiss, Gruyere etc?) or would that affect the rising/puffiness of the rolls?
Peace Love and Low Carb says
You could switch out the cheese inside the roll ups, but not the cheese in the "dough"
Dee says
I love your site after recently stumbling across it I am slowly trying different recipes I am in Australia and was wondering does low moisture mean low fat... do you know? thank you and I can't wait to try
Update I have located the mozzarella it seems to be one of the dearer cheeses and if those in AU googled it..... they will be supplied the manafacturers names that do .....now I will be heading off to see if I can locate some
Dee says
Update the mozzarella seems to be one of the dearer cheeses and if those in AU googled it..... they will be supplied the manafacturers names that do .....now I will be heading off to see if I can locate some
Leanne says
Hi Kyndra, thank you so much for such a yummy treat. Will be serving these with a beautiful vegie soup for my next girls lunch. I truly admire food bloggers who give us access to gorgeous recipes like this, and then take the time to answer our comments, positive or not so. It's much appreciated. Cheers.
Peace Love and Low Carb says
Thanks so much for the kind words. I truly appreciate it.
Timich says
Just made these...placed them in a muffin pan to bake. Mine did not look as "pretty" as the ones in the pictures...put definitely kept their form. Very delicious. I'll be having 2 a day this week for breakfast. Thanks for this great recipe idea!! 🙂
Katie says
I just made them, didnt have enough mozz so used some raw cheddar 'in' the dough. They are puffing up nicely, but I only got 8 big ones...so am baking for 40 min, not 25. The butter (ghee) I used was sitting on top of the cheese mixture after melting and would not mix in, but I threw it all into the food processor with the dry ingredients plus the egg and it turned out great. I make the fathead dough in the food processor too. I had to keep fingers wet to spread the dough and also to roll it. The ghee is also not emulsifying into the glaze even tho I keep whisking it....no problem, will brush it on anyway. I have been wanting to make these for a long time! Thanks 😀
Lisa says
Hi,they look wonderful! I have a question: In your blog before the recipe,you state they come in at just 2 net carbs each,however,at the end of the recipe it says 4 net carbs.Please clarify,thank you!
Peace Love and Low Carb says
Yes, at the top of the recipe box, it shows the serving size as 2 roll-ups. So 4 net carbs per serving. 2 net carbs per roll-up
Timi says
made these today....they were already in the oven when I realised I forgot the egg...well...they still turned out pretty good...will make them again, but with the egg next time 😀
Kelly says
Made these yesterday and they were great! Nice change from eggs for breakfast! My outer layer flattened a little bit but not the inner ones. Kind of liked it though, crunchy cheese was yummy! Thanks!
Timi says
made them again....I didn't forget the egg this time....It was a nightmare to work with the dough....I have no idea what went wrong, but I couldn't get even 1 decent 'slice'....
Is it possible to give the amount in grams or even in oz? Australian cups/spoons might be a bit different to the ones in US....
Thanks
Isa says
Oh, wow. The crumb on these is amazing! Awesome flavor, too. Thank you so much for sharing. I am going to try using the "dough" for some feta and caramelized onion mini-tarts next, but even if that doesn't turn out well I'm so happy to have this recipe.
Arlene says
oh my oh my, I feel like I can now qualify for a Pinterest Fail board. I made these tonight an the dough did not hold together, it crumbled as I tried to roll it and then when I cut them it got even worse. any ideas on what I did wrong? I will make these again, am wondering if maybe adding a second egg would help?
Maya | Wholesome Yum says
I love how easy these are to make! And that dijon butter glaze... YUM!
Claudine de Vogel says
These are a favourite in our household!
I have made these also using a different filling: using squeezed chopped spinach and feta cheese, gouda and salami and sundried tomato and pecorino. All come out great!
Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Morton Lennox says
That was a really helpful post. Thanks!
Julia says
I have these in the oven now. I used gouda and ham. Everything worked exactly as you said. I'm so excited!
Alana says
These are good, like...... really really good. Thank you!!!!!
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Sonya says
I made these tonight and they were a HUGE HIT. So delicious. And then I read all comments and realized I forgot the egg! So I will definitely make again.
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Susan Pelter says
I love these so so much! One of my all-time fave keto recipes and a staple in our house since it came out. As a huge lover of sweet and savory, I add Swerve and/or Just Like Brown Sugar to the glaze, and they are super-delicious. I have also made them and frozen for later and they are just as good reheated in the toaster oven. Thanks for the great recipe!
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Lish Mannetter says
Yummy yum yum yum....next time I will bake them in muffin cups,.....thanks for the amazing keto recipe, Best one I’ve found yet.
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Jeanne Sasser says
Well, mine turned into a puddle, too. But I used sliced white cheddar instead of shredded white cheddar. I think that was just too much for the fathead dough to stand against. It's still super delicious and I'm going to keep trying. Thanks for this lovely recipe. I absolutely adore your site.
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Pepi says
In looking at the nutritional numbers ( carbs and calories) , it states for 2 roll ups. Are we talking about two individual pieces or 2 of the full rolls?
Kyndra Holley says
2 individual pieces.
Lisa says
Those look delicious!
Jessiketo says
I didn’t add butter to the actual dough. I made it like I would fathead dough. I did 2x the recipe since I have multiple mouths to feed. Came out great! They didn’t come out as pretty, and I probably should’ve gone easy on the shredded cheddar (haha!) because it didn’t roll as tight. Overall, delicious!
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