Turkey Cheese Spinach Pinwheels (Printable Version)

Turkey, cheese, spinach are wrapped in tortillas for tasty pinwheels ideal for snacks or gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Tortillas

01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until silky and cohesive.
02 - Arrange a flour tortilla on a clean cutting board. Evenly coat the surface with approximately one-quarter of the prepared cheese mixture, extending to the edges.
03 - Distribute roughly 1.75 ounces sliced turkey breast over the cheese spread, ensuring full coverage.
04 - Scatter about 0.5 ounces of fresh baby spinach leaves evenly atop the turkey.
05 - Starting from one end, tightly roll the tortilla into a uniform log, applying gentle pressure for a compact shape.
06 - Repeat cheese spreading, turkey layering, spinach adding, and rolling with remaining tortillas and filling components.
07 - Encase each rolled tortilla log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to firm up for clean slicing.
08 - Remove plastic wrap, trim ends, and slice each tortilla roll into 6 equal pinwheels using a sharp chef’s knife.
09 - Display the pinwheels attractively on a platter and offer chilled or at ambient temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy, tangy filling tastes like a secret shortcut to happy snacking.
  • They work for both hungry kids and adults—even the fussiest eaters can't resist.
02 -
  • If you don't chill the rolls, they fall apart and the fillings slide everywhere—learned that messy lesson the hard way.
  • Using a really sharp knife makes slicing a breeze and gives perfect rounds instead of squashed ovals.
03 -
  • Brushing the tortilla with a little extra mayonnaise keeps edges from drying out.
  • Letting the filling rest for five minutes after mixing helps flavors meld and makes spreading even easier.
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