Pinwheel Sandwiches

We love to make easy grab and go appetizers when we are hosting the big game or a BBQ. These Easy Pinwheel Sandwiches are both easy to make and taste amazing. They are kid friendly and adults love them too.

Not only are pinwheel sandwiches serve as a great party appetizer but they are also the perfect lunch for your kids lunch box. They will be enjoyed by all as they are the perfect finger food, healthy snack. If you love pinwheels make these Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels.

Why This Recipe Works

This Easy Pinwheel Sandwich Recipe is so simple to make. You can easily make these for a last minute gathering at your house or for a kids party at school. They are completely customizable which makes for a kids favorite snack.

They are also perfect to take on a picnic with a side of fruit and chips. We love that you can make them healthy and your kids will still eat them. My kids will eat food that is bite size better than a regular sandwich.

Grab some simple sandwich meat and a tortilla and make these easy Pinwheel Sandwiches today. You might also like Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels.

What is Pinwheel Sandwich Made Of?

There are many different ways to make these pinwheel sandwiches.

• Choose your Tortilla Type
• Why Type of Dressing or spread
• Season the spread
• Add your favorite lunch meat
• Top with your Favorite lettuce
• Wrap the ingredients and then slice to make into Pinwheels.

These sandwiches are completely customizable to what you have or your dietary restrictions. These Pinwheel sandwiches are fun to make and make the perfect appetizer for any gathering you attend.

Ingredients

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Variations and Additions

• Change the Meat – You can use different types of meat in this recipe. Chicken, roast beef, pepperoni turkey or ham are all good suggestions.
• Tortilla Wrap – Lots of different options for the tortilla. You can choose a low carb option, whole wheat tortillas, flatbread or a flavored tortilla such as sun dried tomato.
• Spread – You can be as simple as a using mayonnaise or mustard for your spread instead of the cream cheese.
• Cheese Slices – Use different types of cheeses for different flavoring. You can also omit if you prefer.
• Green Onion – Add green onion to your spread for added flavor. We have even added in other veggies such as bell peppers, black olives, chopped cucumber and more.

How to Make Pinwheel Sandwiches

Step 1 – Place the cream cheese, fresh parsley, minced garlic and salt in a medium size mixing bowl.  Use a hand held mixer to blend and combine all the ingredients. 

Step 2 – Lay the flour tortillas out on a flat working surface and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each of the tortillas. 

Step 3 – Then layer the ham out evenly on the flour tortillas.  Next layer the provolone cheese on top of the ham and then layer the deli turkey on top of the cheese.  

Step 4 – Finally, layer the Romaine lettuce leaves or green leaf lettuce on top of the turkey.  Use enough lettuce to cover the deli meat. 

Step 5 – Then tightly roll up each tortilla. 

Step 6 – Use toothpicks to secure the tortillas and then slice each tortilla into 8-10 pieces (secure each piece with a toothpick) with a sharp knife.  We like to slice into about 1-inch slices. Serve and Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Tortilla Size – We recommend buying at least 10 inch size tortilla so it holds all the ingredients. The burrito size tortilla works best because you can get more pinwheels out of them.
• Roll Tortilla Tight – When wrapping the tortilla around the ingredients make sure to close it tightly.
• Don’t overfill tortilla – When spreading the cream cheese, make sure you put a light layer on. This allows for room for the cheese and meats.
• Refrigerate after wrapping – It is recommended to refrigerate the wrapped tortilla’s for at least 2 hours. This allows for the ingredients to really set.

Can I Make Pinwheel Sandwiches the Night Before?

These Pinwheel Sandwiches can be made ahead of time but it will depend on the ingredients that you use. If you are adding tomatoes then I would plan on making them and serving the sandwiches.

The tomatoes would make the tortilla soggy so I would skip that ingredient if making to early. If I plan on making them to serve soon, I usually only make them no more than a day ahead of time.

This ensure the ingredients stay fresh and the tortilla doesn’t get soggy serve within 24 hours.

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