Turkey Pinwheels

Name: Turkey Pinwheels
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix; 4 large flour tortillas; 1/2 lb sliced deli turkey; 1 cup fresh spinach leaves; 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Colorful tortilla roll-ups filled with cream cheese, turkey, and vegetables. A simple, make-ahead appetizer that's perfect for any gathering.

20 minEasyServes 8140 cal/serving

AmericanAppetizerNo-CookStandardLow CarbLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
4 large flour tortillas
1/2 lb sliced deli turkey
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1

In a medium bowl, mix 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix until well combined.
2

Lay 4 large flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spread each tortilla with an even layer of the cream cheese mixture.
3

Layer 1/2 lb sliced deli turkey, 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, 1/2 finely diced red bell pepper, 4 thinly sliced green onions, and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over each tortilla.
4

Starting from one edge, tightly roll up each tortilla. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
5

Remove from refrigerator and unwrap. Slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels using a sharp knife.
6

Arrange on a serving platter and serve chilled.

Questions

Can I make Turkey Pinwheels dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Can I make Turkey Pinwheels gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 large flour tortillas. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Can I make Turkey Pinwheels ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Turkey Pinwheels?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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