Turkey Cheese Spinach Pinwheels (Print Version)

Tender turkey, cheddar, and spinach rolled in soft tortillas for delicious bite-sized snacks or lunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tortillas

01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)

→ Spreads & Cheese

02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 3.5 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

→ Meats

06 - 7 ounces sliced turkey breast

→ Vegetables

07 - 2 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and dried

→ Seasonings

08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, shredded cheddar, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and evenly blended.
02 - Lay a flour tortilla flat on a clean cutting board. Evenly spread one-quarter of the cheese mixture across the tortilla, ensuring full coverage to the edges.
03 - Arrange 1.75 ounces sliced turkey breast evenly over the cheese mixture.
04 - Scatter approximately 0.5 ounce fresh spinach leaves across the top of the turkey.
05 - Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape.
06 - Repeat cheese spreading, topping, and rolling for remaining tortillas and fillings.
07 - Wrap each rolled tortilla log in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to firm for slicing.
08 - Remove plastic wrap, trim ends, and slice each roll into 6 even pinwheels using a chef’s knife.
09 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter. Present chilled or at room temperature.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • They're so quick to assemble that you'll feel like you pulled off a mini magic trick for guests or hungry kids.
  • The blend of velvety cheese and crisp spinach wrapped in turkey means they're just as delicious as they are portable.
02 -
  • Once I skipped chilling and the pinwheels smooshed—plastic wrap and patience make a huge difference for perfect slices.
  • Swapping whole wheat tortillas gave the rolls an earthy flavor and made them feel heartier than classic white.
03 -
  • If your mixing bowl is cold, cream cheese won't blend smoothly—let it warm up first.
  • A serrated knife slices pinwheels perfectly without crushing the layers.
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