Turkey Cheese Spinach Pinwheels (Printable)

Tender turkey, creamy cheese and fresh spinach rolled in tortillas; chilled pinwheels for parties, snacks or lunches.

# What You Need:

→ Tortillas

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

→ Spreads & cheese

02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
04 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
05 - 3.5 oz shredded cheddar cheese

→ Meats

06 - 7 oz sliced turkey breast

→ Vegetables

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

→ Seasonings

08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and shredded cheddar in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper and stir until smooth and homogenous.
02 - Place a tortilla on a clean work surface and have the remaining tortillas ready at hand.
03 - Evenly distribute about one-quarter of the cheese mixture over the tortilla, spreading to the edges to ensure a full seal when rolled.
04 - Arrange approximately 1.75 oz of sliced turkey evenly over the cheese layer, covering the surface but leaving no large gaps.
05 - Scatter roughly 0.5 oz of baby spinach leaves over the turkey to provide even distribution of greens.
06 - Beginning at one edge, roll the tortilla into a tight log, compressing as you go to create a firm, uniform cylinder.
07 - Repeat the spread, turkey, spinach and roll sequence with the remaining tortillas and filling components.
08 - Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm the filling and simplify slicing.
09 - Unwrap each chilled roll, trim the tapered ends, and slice each log into six even pinwheels; arrange on a platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They come together in about 15 minutes and travel well for picnics or school lunches.
  • The creamy spread and shredded cheddar give each bite a bright lift that feels special without fuss.
02 -
  • Chilling the wrapped rolls is essential for neat slices so do not skip the rest time.
  • Pat the spinach dry after washing to avoid a soggy filling and to keep the spread from diluting.
03 -
  • Spread the cheese mixture right to the edges to seal the tortilla and prevent loose fillings.
  • Trim the ends after chilling to get even round pinwheels with no loose bits.
Return