Description
Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels are quick, tasty, and versatile appetizers or snacks made with savory turkey, creamy cheese, fresh greens, and a flavorful cream cheese spread, perfect for parties or lunches.
Ingredients
4 large flour tortillas
8 ounces sliced turkey breast
8 ounces cheese slices (cheddar or Swiss)
1 cup baby spinach or lettuce
½ cup cream cheese, softened
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional add-ins: diced bell peppers, sliced cucumbers, or olives
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Lay tortillas flat on a clean surface.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Layer slices of turkey, cheese, and spinach evenly on top of the cream cheese. Add optional vegetables if desired.
- Starting from one edge, roll each tortilla tightly without tearing.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled tortillas into 1-inch thick pinwheels.
- Arrange pinwheels on a platter and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use flavored cream cheese (herb or garlic) for extra taste.
- Add a spread of mustard or mayo beneath the cream cheese.
- Include crunchy vegetables like shredded carrots or radishes.
- Swap flour tortillas for whole wheat or spinach tortillas for variety.
- Store pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Best served cold or at room temperature; reheating is not recommended.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
