Easy Turkey and Cheese Lunchbox Pinwheels
Quick and easy turkey and cheese pinwheels perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, and potlucks. These bite-sized rolls combine tender turkey, melty cheese, and a creamy herb-spiced spread for a flavorful, portable treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 pinwheels (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large (8-inch) flour tortillas (whole wheat optional)
- 8 ounces deli-sliced turkey breast (low sodium preferred)
- 4 ounces sliced cheddar or Swiss cheese
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- A handful fresh spinach or lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise (if using), Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Place one 8-inch tortilla flat on a clean surface.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Layer approximately 2 ounces of turkey slices evenly over the cream cheese.
- Place 1 ounce of cheese slices evenly over the turkey, then add a few fresh spinach or lettuce leaves on top.
- Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly into a log, being careful to keep it firm but gentle.
- Wrap the rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- After chilling, unwrap and slice the roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife with a gentle sawing motion.
- Arrange pinwheels on a platter or pack in lunch containers and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Chill the rolled tortillas well before slicing to prevent squishing. Use a sharp knife and a gentle sawing motion for clean cuts. Pat greens dry to avoid soggy tortillas. Pinwheels can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pinwheels
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
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