This ham and cheese rice paper spiral is crispy on the outside, melty in the middle, and wildly comforting for how little effort it takes. Golden, salty, cheesy, and ready in minutes.

ham and cheese rice paper spiral with melty cheese and black sesame seeds

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Why this ham and cheese rice paper spiral works
"Breakfast, lunch, or dinner...I want THIS!"
Ham & Cheese Rice Paper Spiral
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Obviously, I’m on a rice paper spiral kick. And honestly, can you blame me?

They’re crispy and chewy at the same time, come together fast, and somehow work with almost any filling you throw at them. Breakfast, dinner, snack, sweet, savory. Rice paper just keeps showing up and doing the most.

This one is pure comfort food energy.

Salty ham, melty mozzarella, and a golden rice paper shell that shatters when you bite into it. It’s the kind of thing you make once and immediately start thinking about what else you could spiral up next.

Simple, cozy, and dangerously snackable.

Why this ham and cheese rice paper spiral works

Rice paper crisps quickly in a hot oven while staying light and flexible enough to roll. Dipping it in egg helps it seal, brown evenly, and develop that golden crust. Keeping the filling simple lets the texture shine, giving you crispy edges with a melty, savory center.

"Breakfast, lunch, or dinner...I want THIS!"

This is delicious at any meal. It's so easy to make! The Ham & Cheese is my kids' favorite.

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Ham & Cheese Rice Paper Spiral

A crispy baked rice paper spiral filled with salty ham and melted mozzarella for an easy, comforting snack or meal.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Servings: spiral

Equipment

Parchment Paper

Ingredients

3 rice paper sheets
1 large egg
3 to 4 slices ham
½ cup shredded mozzarella
Flaky salt

Instructions

Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl. Dip each rice paper sheet into the egg, coating both sides.
Lay the sheets on a lightly oiled surface, slightly overlapping to form one large sheet.
Arrange the ham slices across the center, then top with shredded mozzarella.
Roll tightly into a cylinder, sealing as you go, then gently coil into a compact spiral.
Brush the top with any remaining egg and sprinkle generously with flaky salt.
Bake at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Serve warm.

Notes

Let the rice paper sit for 20 to 30 seconds after dipping so it becomes pliable before rolling.
Swap mozzarella for Swiss, provolone, or gruyère if you want a sharper bite.
This spiral is best eaten fresh while the exterior is fully crisp.
Swaps: the rice paper makes this recipe naturally gluten free! Swap dairy-free cheese if you want to make this recipe dairy-free.