Turkey Cheese Spinach Pinwheels (Printable)

Tender turkey, cheese, and spinach rolled in tortillas for tasty pinwheels—great for snacks or entertaining.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, shredded cheddar, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and uniform.
02 - Place one tortilla on a cutting board. Evenly coat the surface with one-quarter of the cheese spread, reaching all edges.
03 - Arrange 1.75 ounces of turkey breast slices in a single layer over the cheese mixture.
04 - Distribute about 0.5 ounce of baby spinach leaves evenly on top of the turkey.
05 - Starting from one edge, tightly roll the tortilla into a log.
06 - Repeat spreading, layering, and rolling for the remaining tortillas and fillings.
07 - Wrap each tortilla roll in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up for slicing.
08 - Unwrap rolls and trim ends. Slice each into 6 even pinwheels using a sharp chef's knife.
09 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • You can prepare these pinwheels ahead to surprise guests or tame the midday munchies without fuss.
  • The combo of creamy cheese, tender turkey, and crisp spinach is unbeatable, and every single pinwheel holds its shape perfectly for easy serving.
02 -
  • Trying to cut the rolls before chilling leads to messy, crushed slices and frustration.
  • Swapping in whole wheat tortillas brought a nutty flavor that paired surprisingly well with the tangy filling.
03 -
  • Chilling for half an hour is the top secret to getting those picture-perfect slices without tearing.
  • A squeeze of lemon in the filling adds a zesty freshness that wakes everything up.
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