Italian Pinwheels Appetizer (Printable)

Savory rolled tortillas filled with Italian meats, cream cheese, and fresh vegetables. Easy make-ahead appetizer ready in 20 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese

→ Meats

03 - 4 oz sliced Genoa salami
04 - 4 oz sliced ham
05 - 4 oz sliced pepperoni

→ Vegetables & Greens

06 - 1/2 cup roasted red pepper strips, patted dry and chopped
07 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves, washed and dried

→ Bread

08 - 4 large 10-inch flour tortillas or flatbreads

→ Condiments & Seasoning

09 - 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine softened cream cheese, chopped roasted red peppers, shredded cheese, Italian seasoning, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and well blended.
02 - Lay a tortilla on a clean surface. Spread one-quarter of the cream cheese mixture evenly across the entire surface, extending to the edges.
03 - Distribute equal portions of salami, ham, and pepperoni over the cream cheese layer, ensuring even coverage.
04 - Scatter one-quarter of the baby spinach leaves across the meat layer.
05 - Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to form a compact log. Wrap securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
06 - Unwrap chilled rolls and slice crosswise into 1-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You can assemble everything ahead of time and slice them right before serving, which means less stress when guests arrive
  • The combination of creamy cheese, savory meats, and fresh spinach hits every craving in one bite
02 -
  • I once rushed these and didn't chill them long enough, and they squished into sad little blobs instead of holding their shape
  • The plastic wrap needs to be tight enough to compress the roll slightly as it chills
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife and saw gently through the tortillas instead of pressing down hard
  • If your tortillas are stiff from the fridge, microwave them for 15 seconds before spreading

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