Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches (Print version)

Rolled tortilla wraps filled with Italian meats, cheese, and fresh vegetables, sliced into bite-sized pinwheels perfect for gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Spreads & Condiments

01 - 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Meats

05 - 4 oz thinly sliced Genoa salami
06 - 4 oz thinly sliced pepperoni
07 - 4 oz thinly sliced deli ham

→ Cheese

08 - 6 slices provolone cheese

→ Vegetables & Greens

09 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
10 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced thin
11 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives

→ Wraps

12 - 4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
02 - Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture over the tortilla, reaching the edges.
03 - Layer with 1 oz each of salami, pepperoni, and ham. Place 1-2 slices of provolone cheese on top.
04 - Arrange a handful of spinach leaves, a few strips of roasted red pepper, and a sprinkle of black olives evenly over the meats and cheese.
05 - Tightly roll up the tortilla from one edge to the other, keeping the filling compact.
06 - Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings to create 4 rolled tortillas total.
07 - Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
08 - Unwrap and slice each roll into 6 pinwheels using a sharp knife. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're the make-ahead appetizer that actually tastes better after sitting in your fridge, freeing you up to enjoy your own party
  • The combination of cream cheese spread and Italian meats hits every single crave-worthy flavor profile in one bite
02 -
  • Don't skip the chilling step, the flavors need time to get acquainted and the tortillas need to firm up for clean slices
  • A serrated knife will squish your pinwheels, so use your sharpest straight-edge blade and saw gently through the tortilla
03 -
  • If your tortillas crack while rolling, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds to soften them back up
  • Pat your roasted red peppers and spinach completely dry, moisture is the enemy of a good pinwheel

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