Turkey Cheese Spinach Pinwheels (Printable)

Soft tortilla pinwheels with turkey, cheese, and spinach—ideal bite-sized snack or party platter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tortillas

01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

→ Spreads & Cheese

02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 3.5 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

→ Meats

06 - 7 ounces sliced turkey breast

→ Vegetables

07 - 2 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and dried

→ Seasonings

08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until creamy and unified.
02 - Place one tortilla on the cutting board and evenly coat with one-quarter of the cheese mixture, covering the entire surface.
03 - Arrange approximately 1.75 ounces of sliced turkey in a single layer atop the cheese spread.
04 - Scatter roughly 0.5 ounces of spinach leaves evenly over the turkey.
05 - Roll up the tortilla tightly from one edge, forming a compact log.
06 - Repeat the spreading, layering, and rolling steps with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
07 - Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to firm for slicing.
08 - Remove wraps, trim ends, and cut each roll into 6 uniform pinwheels using a chef’s knife.
09 - Arrange pinwheels on a platter and present chilled or at ambient temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You’ll have pinwheels ready in under 20 minutes, and they’re endlessly customizable.
  • The sturdy rolls stay fresh for hours, making them perfect for picnics or school lunches.
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  • Don’t skip refrigerating them—trying to slice warm rolls makes for messy pinwheels.
  • Using a serrated knife changed everything: the pinwheels stay neat and pretty with each cut.
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  • The tighter you roll, the easier the slices hold together—firm but not squished helps.
  • A tiny extra pinch of salt in the spread elevates the flavors, especially with turkey.
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