Zesty Italian Pinwheels Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
24 Pinwheels
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Calories
163 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Zesty Italian Pinwheels Recipe
Description
The recipe uses softened cream cheese blended with Italian seasoning, chopped pepperoncini, and tomato for a zesty base spread evenly across flour tortillas. Crisp romaine adds a fresh crunch over this layer before slices of provolone, hard salami, ham, and pepperoni are arranged to create a rich, layered filling.
Rolled tightly and chilled to set, the pinwheels are sliced into small rounds showcasing alternating layers of softened spread, crunchy lettuce, and flavorful meats and cheeses. The combination provides balance between creamy, tangy, spicy, and savory textures and flavors.
This preparation is ideal served chilled and sliced as party snacks or lunch finger foods, offering variety in taste and a pleasing presentation.
Nutrition information estimates may vary depending on specific ingredient brands and quantities used.
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas 10-inch
- 8 oz cream cheese softened, package
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Pepperoncini sliced
- 1 tomato medium
- 3 leaves romaine lettuce chopped
- 12 lices hard salami
- 12 lices ham
- 12 lices provolone cheese
- 32-64 lices pepperoni
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese and Italian seasoning to a mixing bowl and stir until incorporated.
- Chop the pepperoncini and tomato into fine chunks. Add to the cream cheese mixture and stir together.
- Scoop ¼ of the mixture onto each tortilla and spread across the entire surface. Repeat until all 4 tortillas are covered.
- Chop lettuce and scatted on top of each cream-cheese coated tortilla.
- Arrange 3 slices of cheese across the center of each tortilla, then 3 slices of hard salami on top of that, and lastly 3 slices of ham on top of that.
- Place 4-8 slices of pepperoni above and below the meat and cheese layer, so that the entire surface of each tortilla is covered in meat.
- Starting from the top, tightly roll the tortilla into itself, until it is all rolled up. Use toothpicks to secure if needed. Chill for an hour in the fridge.
- Remove from the refrigerator right before serving, trim the ends, and slice into 1-inch sections.
Notes
- Chilling the rolled tortillas before slicing helps maintain shape and makes slicing easier.
- Use fresh romaine for a crisp texture contrast with creamy spread and deli meats.
- You can secure the roll with toothpicks if it loosens before chilling.
- Slice pinwheels into about 1-inch segments for comfortable bite-sized pieces.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Pinwheels
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 579IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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