Turkey Cheese Spinach Pinwheels (Printable)

Turkey, cheese and spinach wrapped in tortillas for savory pinwheels—great for parties, lunchboxes or quick snacks.

# 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

# Preparation steps:

01 - Combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, shredded cheddar, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and integrated.
02 - Lay a tortilla flat on a clean cutting board. Spread roughly one-quarter of the cheese mixture evenly over the surface, edge to edge.
03 - Arrange 1.75 ounces of sliced turkey breast evenly atop the cheese spread.
04 - Scatter 0.5 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves uniformly over the turkey.
05 - Starting at one end, roll the tortilla tightly into a log. Repeat previous preparatory steps with remaining tortillas and fillings.
06 - Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up for precision slicing.
07 - Remove plastic wrap, trim ends, and slice each tortilla roll into 6 equal pinwheels.
08 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter. Offer chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • These pinwheels turn humble ingredients into something party-ready and irresistible.
  • They're easy to make ahead and ideal for packing or sharing—everyone keeps asking for more.
02 -
  • If you rush the chilling step, pinwheels won't hold their shape and will squish as you slice.
  • Mixing the filling thoroughly avoids stray pockets of mustard—trust me, surprise bites can be intense.
03 -
  • Warming tortillas for a few seconds in the microwave makes them more pliable and easier to roll.
  • Sharpen your knife before slicing; clean slices mean no filling spills.
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