Description
Easy, no-cook turkey pinwheel roll-ups made with flour tortillas, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and spinach. Perfect for school lunches or party appetizers, these sturdy roll-ups take only 15 minutes to assemble.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package large flour tortillas (8–10 inches)
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 pound deli turkey breast (thick sliced or shredded)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and thoroughly dried
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Soften cream cheese, wash and thoroughly dry spinach, and shred cheddar cheese.
- Soften tortillas: If stiff, microwave tortillas for 10-15 seconds to make them pliable.
- Spread cream cheese: Lay one tortilla flat and spread a thin, even layer of softened cream cheese over the surface, leaving a half-inch border at the far edge.
- Layer fillings: Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the cream cheese, layer spinach leaves, and layer turkey slices or shredded turkey.
- Roll tightly: Starting from the edge closest to you, tightly roll the tortilla up, tucking in the filling. Seal the edge with the remaining cream cheese border.
- Chill: Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours/overnight) to firm up.
- Slice and serve: Unwrap the chilled log and slice into 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife.
Notes
Ensure spinach is completely dry to prevent soggy pinwheels. Use full-fat block cream cheese rather than spreadable tubs for better texture. Chilling is crucial for clean cuts. These can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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