Italian Pinwheel Recipe
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3.8
Italian Pinwheel Recipe
Description
This recipe features large flour tortillas spread edge to edge with a creamy mixture combining softened cream cheese, tangy red pepper spread, chopped pickled peppers, and Italian herbs, seasoned with salt and spices. The addition of provolone and salami slices adds distinct Italian deli flavors and a contrasting texture to the creamy filling.
Rolling tightly and chilling allows the pinwheels to hold their shape when sliced, making them convenient finger food. The result is a combination of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors with a slight pepper bite, enhanced by the herbs and seasonings.
These Italian Pinwheels are well suited for parties, potlucks, or as simple snacks. They can be prepared ahead of time and served cold or at room temperature, providing a neat, flavorful option that's easy to serve to multiple guests.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- ½ cup red pepper spread like sandwich spread
- ½ cup Pepperoncini chopped, or banana peppers
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 16 lices provolone cheese , thinly sliced
- 16 lices salami or soppressata
- 8 flour tortillas large, 10 or 12 inch
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened 8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup red pepper spread (like you would use as a sandwich spread), chopped ½ cup pepperoncini or banana peppers, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper in a bowl. Mash to combine.
- Spread a heaping ½ cup of the cream cheese mixture over each 8 large flour tortillas (10 or 12 inch) all the way to the edges. At one end of each tortilla, lay two slices of the cheese and two slices of salami/soppressata.
- Roll each tightly into a roll and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour to overnight.
- Using a serrated knife, cut into 1-inch slices and arrange on a serving platter.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 60pinwheels
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 106IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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