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Pinwheel Sandwich Recipe – this pinwheel sandwich is loaded with turkey, bacon, and cheese. Super easy appetizer or even grab and go lunch idea that you can have ready in no time!
Pinwheel sandwiches are the perfect party food. They are colorful, bite-sized, and packed with flavor in every swirl. They are great for everything from a holiday gathering, to packing lunchboxes, or prepping for a picnic. Made with soft tortillas, a creamy filling, and your favorite deli meats or veggies. They are endlessly customizable and simple to make ahead.
One of the best things about pinwheel sandwiches is how versatile they are. You can mix and match ingredients to suit any taste or occasion. You can go turkey and cheddar, ham and cream cheese, or even veggie-packed versions with hummus.
They’re great for feeding a crowd, easy to prep ahead of time, and travel well, making them ideal for everything from lunchboxes to potlucks. Plus, their fun, spiral shape makes them look as good as they taste, which means you’ll get plenty of compliments with minimal effort! So they really are perfect for every occasion.
What You’ll Need
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- Cream Cheese – you can use full fat or the 1/3 less fat, either works just fine in this recipe
- Ranch Dressing – this helps give flavor and also thins out the cream cheese to make it spreadable. You can use Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix to make your own if you don’t want to use store bought.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese – you could use slices and arrange with the turkey if you want, I like to mix it in the dressing, but either works find.
- Chopped Bacon
- Green Onion
- Sliced Turkey – any kind of deli turkey meat you like, you just want to make sure it is thinly sliced.
- Tortillas – I like to use flour tortillas, but you could use whole wheat, low carb or whatever your favorite are.
How To Make Pinwheel Sandwiches
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- Make Filling. In a bowl mix together the cream cheese, ranch dressing, green onions, cheddar cheese and chopped bacon until it is smooth and well combined.
- Fill. Arrange the tortillas on a surface in front of you can spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top. You want to leave a little space on the edge, because it will spread out a little as you roll them up. Arrange slices of turkey over the top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Roll. Roll tightly, wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for a couple of hours.
- Slice. When you are ready to serve, slice into about 1/2 inch thick slices. Each roll should have approximately 8 slices, for a total of 24 pinwheels.
Storage
They last about 3-4 days in the fridge if stored in an airtight container.
Make Ahead
There are great to make ahead, ideally you want to let them set in the fridge for at least 2 hours before you slice them. This just allows everything to firm up, so they stay together when you slice them.
This means you can definitely make them the day before and then slice when you are ready to serve. If you are making for meal prep, you can slice and place in individual containers for people to grab and go for lunches for 3-4 days. If you add ingredients like lettuce or tomato that can get soggy and change the texture you would want to avoid that.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure to soften the cream cheese. You want to mix the cream cheese with the ranch dressing and other ingredients and have it blend well before spreading on the tortilla. If you try to do this when the cream cheese is straight out of the fridge it will be very difficult.
- Don’t skip the chilling time. The chilling time is what helps these pinwheels stay together. Otherwise they tend to unroll and can just be harder to handle if you slice and serve right away.
- Get creative – try these Ham & Cheese Roll Ups for another variety or use whatever meat and cheese you like. Lots of people like to add pickle relish or bell peppers as well. Lots of ways to make it what you like.
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Pinwheel Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup crumbled and cooked bacon
- 3 sliced green onions
- 3/4 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
- 3 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a bowl mix together the cream cheese, ranch dressing, green onions, cheddar cheese and chopped bacon until it is smooth and well combined.8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup ranch dressing, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 3 sliced green onions, 3/4 cup crumbled and cooked bacon
- Arrange the tortillas on a surface in front of you can spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top. You want to leave a little space on the edge, because it will spread out a little as you roll them up.3 large flour tortillas
- Arrange slices of turkey over the top of the cream cheese mixture.3/4 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
- Roll tightly, wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for a couple of hours.
- When you are ready to serve, slice into about 1/2 inch thick slices.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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These look so good! I love pinwheels. I use them for both lunches and appetizers. They’re great for everything!
I make pinwheel sandwiches very often for my kid’s school lunch box. I am so curious to try your recipe!
These Pinwheel Sandwich recipe look so tasty! Yummy!
These are one of my favorite snacks to take to a get together
I am confused about the serving size. Is this saying that making 3 large rolled tortillas, and cutting each roll into 1/2 inch slices only makes 8 pinwheels? That can’t be?
It makes 3 large rolls, you cut each roll into about 1/2 inch slices. So you end up with about 24 slices. As an appetizer, approximately 3 slices per person makes for 8 servings. You can adjust that however you want, but it is just an estimate.