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Italian Pinwheels with Cream Cheese Spread

Italian Pinwheels with Cream Cheese Spread are a perfect lunchbox treat or game day appetizer. These easy roll-ups can be made in just minutes—even the kids can help!

Prep Time
15 mins
Chill Time:
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 18 pinwheels
Calories: 354 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

For the Cream Cheese Spread:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup finely chopped pepperoncini optional
  • ½ cup finely chopped roasted red peppers optional
For the Pinwheels:
  • 3 large burrito-sized flour tortillas
  • 24 thin slices salami about 2” in diameter
  • 18 thin slices pepperoni about 3” in diameter
  • 9 thin slices deli ham
  • 12 thin slices provolone cheese
  • 1 head of green leaf lettuce

Instructions

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  1. Combine the cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, Parmesan cheese, pepperoncini (if using), and roasted red peppers (if using) in a medium-sized mixing bowl until well-blended and smooth. 
  2. Spread ⅓ of the cream cheese mixture onto one tortilla, making sure to spread the cream cheese all the way to the edges—this is the “glue” of the pinwheel. 
  3. Leaving about 2” uncovered on the left side of the tortilla, layer ⅓ of the salami (8 slices) on the remaining part of the tortilla. Top with ⅓ of the pepperoni (6 slices), ⅓ of the ham (3 slices), and ⅓ of the provolone cheese (4 slices).
  4. In the middle of the tortilla, place a few leaves of green lettuce vertically. 
  5. Starting from the side opposite from the empty area you left, roll tightly, stopping regularly to gently squeeze the rollup to adhere everything together. When you get to the end, give everything a good gentle squeeze to make sure it sticks together.
  6. Place the rollup on a small baking sheet, and repeat with the remaining ingredients to make a total of three rollups.
  7. Place the baking sheet in the fridge, and chill the rolls (uncut) for at least an hour.
  8. When chilling time is up, remove a roll from the baking sheet and place on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut off the first inch of the roll (this scrap part doesn’t look pretty, but it sure does taste good!). Then cut 1-inch slices down the roll. You should get about six full slices per roll. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and enjoy within 2-3 days.

Notes

  • For picky eaters, feel free to leave out the pepperoncini and roasted red peppers from the cream cheese spread—they add a nice kick to the pinwheels, but they are perfectly flavorful and delicious without them.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1pinwheel Calories 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 1141mg (48%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18pinwheels

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pinwheel
Calories 354kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 1141mg 48%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.