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Italian Pinwheels

Italian Pinwheels: Easy Customizable Bites for Everyone

Italian Pinwheels are bite-sized snacks bursting with vibrant flavors, perfect for parties or quick lunches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pinwheels
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheels
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas 10-inch size recommended
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning or mix of oregano, basil, and garlic powder
  • 0.5 cup Sliced Pepperoncini or replace with roasted red bell peppers
  • 1 medium Tomato finely chopped
  • 1 cup Romaine Lettuce chopped, or swap for spinach/arugula
  • 3 slices Hard Salami or substitute with turkey/chicken
  • 3 slices Ham or any deli meat of choice
  • 3 slices Provolone Cheese or use mozzarella
  • 4-8 slices Pepperoni for flavor, can omit
For Serving
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce for dipping
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing for dipping
  • 1 cup Balsamic Dip for dipping

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Offset spatula
  • Serrated Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Pinwheels
  1. In a mixing bowl, blend 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning until smooth and creamy.
  2. Finely chop ½ cup of pepperoncini and 1 medium tomato; stir into the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Lay out 4 tortillas and evenly spread ¼ of the cream cheese mixture on each.
  4. Sprinkle a generous handful of chopped romaine lettuce over each tortilla.
  5. Layer 3 slices of provolone cheese, hard salami, and ham on each tortilla.
  6. Disperse 4-8 slices of pepperoni over the meat and cheese layers on each tortilla.
  7. Starting from the top, carefully roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape.
  8. Place the pinwheels in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, then slice into 1-inch sections.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, keep leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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