Description

Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches are easy, crowd-pleasing appetizers made with flour tortillas layered with a creamy Italian-seasoned cheese spread, savory Italian meats, cheese, fresh lettuce, and tangy peppers, then rolled and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels. These no-cook, colorful bites are perfect for parties, lunches, and picnics, offering a delicious combination of flavors and textures that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Cheese Spread

8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp Italian dressing
1 tsp Italian seasoning

Meats & Cheese

12 slices salami
12 slices pepperoni
8 slices deli ham
8 slices provolone cheese

Vegetables & Extras

4 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
½ cup roasted red peppers, sliced
¼ cup sliced banana peppers

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Instructions

Prepare the cheese spread: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Italian dressing, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until smooth and evenly blended to form a flavorful spread.
Spread the mixture: Lay out each of the four large flour tortillas on a clean surface. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface of each tortilla to create a base layer for the other ingredients.
Layer the fillings: On top of the spread tortillas, carefully layer the Italian meats—salami, pepperoni, and deli ham—followed by provolone cheese slices. Then add shredded lettuce, roasted red peppers, and sliced banana peppers to add freshness and tang.
Roll up the tortillas: Starting from one edge, roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape, ensuring the fillings are securely wrapped inside to maintain structure when sliced.
Chill the rolled tortillas: Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly with plastic wrap to hold their shape. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the roll and make slicing easier and cleaner.
Slice into pinwheels: After chilling, remove the plastic wrap and slice each rolled tortilla into approximately 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Chill the rolled tortillas well before slicing to achieve cleaner cuts and prevent the fillings from falling apart.
Substitute turkey for ham if preferred for a different protein option.
Best served the same day to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients and the crisp texture of the pinwheels.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Italian-American