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Italian Pinwheels

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  • Author: Molly Yeh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes chilling time)
  • Yield: 24 pinwheels 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Italian Pinwheels are delicious bite-sized appetizers made with deli meats, cheese, and Italian flavors rolled into soft tortillas. Perfect for parties, picnics, or an easy snack.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 8 slices salami
  • 8 slices pepperoni
  • 8 slices ham
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with Italian seasoning until well combined.
  2. Lay out a tortilla and spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface.
  3. Layer 2 slices each of salami, pepperoni, ham, and provolone cheese on top.
  4. Add some sliced pepperoncini and chopped roasted red peppers evenly across the surface.
  5. Optional: add a few fresh basil leaves for extra flavor.
  6. Tightly roll the tortilla from one end to the other.
  7. Wrap the rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  8. Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
  9. Once chilled, unwrap and slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels.
  10. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use flavored tortillas like spinach or sun-dried tomato for added color and taste.
  • You can prepare these a day ahead for convenience.
  • Secure with toothpicks if serving at a party to make them easy to grab.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg