Italian Pinwheels (Printable Version)
Savory tortilla rolls with Genoa salami, ham, pepperoni, cream cheese, roasted peppers, and spinach
# What You'll 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
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, chopped roasted red peppers, shredded cheese, Italian seasoning, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
02 - Lay out a tortilla on a clean surface. Evenly spread about a quarter of the cream cheese mixture over the entire tortilla, reaching the edges.
03 - Layer a quarter each of the salami, ham, and pepperoni evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
04 - Scatter a quarter of the baby spinach leaves across the meats.
05 - Roll the tortilla up tightly from one edge to the other, forming a snug log. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
06 - Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
07 - Unwrap and slice each roll crosswise into 1-inch pinwheels.
08 - Arrange on a platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They look impressive but take minimal effort to assemble
- Each pinwheel packs layers of savory Italian flavors in one bite
02 -
- Skip the chilling step and the pinwheels will unravel when sliced
- Use your sharpest knife for clean cuts that show all the beautiful layers
03 -
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for 15 seconds if they seem stiff
- Place toothpicks in each pinwheel if serving as passed appetizers